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Wellness hub opens in Chiang Rai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/01/2025
» Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) in Chiang Rai has officially opened an expanded wellness centre to address the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in northern Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Thai govt urged to boost social security contribution rate
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Labour Ministry is calling for the government to increase its contribution rate to the Social Security Fund (SSF) from 2.75% to 5%, in line with countries with advanced social security programmes.
Troubled times for Thailand's transport sector
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» Mishaps and misfortunes cast a shadow over the government's attempts to get the nation moving more efficiently.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai parties reaffirm coalition unity
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/12/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), have reaffirmed their commitment to coalition unity as they attempt to downplay tensions between them.
New model for custody procedures
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/12/2024
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has partnered with the United Kingdom to support a project aimed at improving custody procedures, safety standards, and living conditions for detainees at police stations.
Siriraj launches platform for surgical teaching
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/12/2024
» Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital has launched a groundbreaking training platform using virtual reality to teach medical procedures involving facial anatomy to reduce reliance on traditional cadaver-based approaches.
Bail denied for Prachin Buri shooting suspects
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 21/12/2024
» Soonthorn Vilawan, one of the seven suspects in a fatal shooting in Prachin Buri, is not eligible for a jail term suspension, says Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
Kids blow B27k a year on vaping
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/12/2024
» Young Thai vapers spend an average of 26,994 baht a year, or 2,245 baht a month, on the habit, mostly from money given to them by their parents as living allowances, a recent survey found.
Free SIM cards for poor, disabled Thais
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/12/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has partnered with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) to provide 1.1 million SIM cards with internet packages free of charge as a New Year’s gift.
Wa State Army denies Thai border tension rumours
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/12/2024
» Myanmar's United Wa State Army (UWSA), known as the Red Wa Army, on Sunday denied reports of growing tensions over a standoff with Thailand, urging the public not to believe the rumours and condemning those who would "stir up war".