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Govt boosts arsenic response in northern region
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» The government has intensified efforts to address arsenic contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers by launching four environmental monitoring centres in Chiang Rai and enhancing public communication strategies.
Anutin says he'll continue as Thailand's Interior Minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» No talks have been held with the government about his replacement as Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul said.
New SSO board backs more dental, kidney care
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» The newly appointed medical board of the Social Security Office (SSO) has approved expanded dental and kidney care, is eyeing a lung cancer vaccine, and pledged preventive measures to better match universal healthcare coverage.
Thai Oil says Si Racha spill contained
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2025
» Thai Oil Plc says a crude oil spill in the sea near its refinery in Chon Buri province has been contained, with no visible traces of oil remaining in the area.
Thailand's gold card healthcare scheme 'not in crisis'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday that the 30-baht "gold card" Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme is not facing a financial crisis, emphasising its stability with reserve funds for hospitals totalling 46 billion baht after liabilities.
Centre touts kidney disease detector
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» KHON KAEN: The National Nanotechnology Centre (Nanotec) has launched an innovative, ready-to-use rapid test kit for kidney function in a bid to enhance the public healthcare system through early disease detection.
‘Unsafe’ heavy metal levels in northern Thai rivers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Pollution Control Department has confirmed unsafe levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in the Kok, Sai and Mekong rivers in northern Thailand, with the contamination traced to upstream mining operations across the border in Shan State of Myanmar.
Bhutan's monarch gifts two takin, their national animal, to Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has finalised preparations to receive two takin (Budorcas taxicolor), Bhutan’s national animal, as a royal gift from the King and Queen of the small Himalayan nation.
B509m for border 'wellness hub'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Budget Bureau has set aside 509 million baht from its 2026 revenue pot to promote the border as a medical hub under a government plan to position Thailand as a wellness destination.
Country can cope with Covid-19, Somsak says
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2025
» The public health system is well-equipped to handle the spread of Covid-19 after 65,880 new cases and three deaths were reported during May 25-31, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday.