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Revised Social Security rates to take effect next year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has advised employers and Article 33 insurers to prepare for a revised ceiling contribution rate taking effect next year, in a move aimed at expanding benefits and strengthening the fund.
Thai climate risk surges to 17th spot
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2025
» Thailand has climbed to 17th among nations most at risk from extreme weather, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) released by Germanwatch. The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) said the findings have prompted accelerated upgrades to early‑warning systems and a push for a more integrated resilience framework.
Protected bulbul may be delisted
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/11/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is preparing a report to support the removal of the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected wildlife list.
Defections boost Bhumjaithai Party poll hopes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, on Sunday expressed confidence his party would gain the trust of the people in the general election expected early next year.
People's Party warns of Mekong arsenic threat, calls for urgent regional talks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/11/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the government to tackle arsenic contamination from foreign mining, spreading from northern rivers to the Mekong in the Northeast. It is urging immediate talks with China, Myanmar and Laos.
Thailand fast-tracks its net-zero pledge by 15 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2025
» Thailand has accelerated its climate ambition by committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 -- some 15 years earlier than previously planned, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Ayutthaya struggles to keep floods at bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/10/2025
» Ayutthaya: Despite trying to adapt to the flooding season, often a problem in Ayutthaya's Sena district, a retired official has learned that living surrounded by floodwaters for three months a year is more challenging than she had anticipated.
Patients move over CT fee
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Several universal healthcare ("gold card") patients have been transferred from Mongkutwattana Hospital to alternative facilities after reports surfaced of the hospital charging 4,000 baht for CT scans following its suspension of outpatient services under the national healthcare scheme.
Bills giving 'amnesty' to forest encroachers draw flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Three conservation groups are rallying for public support against two bills they say would grant amnesty to forest encroachers and investors, influential figures or politicians linked with them.
Coalition draft to be change basis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has insisted the coalition draft is likely to be the main frame of reference for amending the charter, while reiterating that changes to the pillar Chapters 1 and 2 will be off-limits.