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WHO praises Dr Suwit's contribution
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/04/2023
» Dr Suwit Wibulpolprasert, an adviser to the Office of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for his contributions to public health.
Rights record needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2021
» Next Wednesday, Thailand will commemorate its 75th year of engagement with the United Nations. There are a number of reasons for the country, which was the organisation's 55th member, to be proud, particularly the army's contribution to peace keeping, health care and humanitarian missions. However, the present celebration comes at a less than favourable time amid the news that Thai authorities deported four Cambodian activists in the past month.
Carrot-and-stick to beat plastic waste
News, Kannika Thampanishvong, Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert & Pramon Karnchanapimonkul, Published on 25/09/2019
» Last year, a pilot whale was washed up on the shore of Songkhla province. It spat out some plastic and died. In its stomach were 80 or more plastic bags and other plastic items weighing more than eight kilogrammes.
'New Dems' quit over PPRP tie-up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2019
» At least five members of the Democrat Party known as the "New Dems" have resigned after the party decided to form a coalition government with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Tuesday.
Electric cars will help cut smog
News, Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert & Sunthorn Tunmuntong, Published on 27/02/2019
» Increasing air pollution in Thailand caused by hazardous particulate matter known as PM2.5 has led many people to ask where this threat is coming from. According to several respected scholars and a study by the Pollution Control Department, diesel vehicle fuel exhaust emissions is one of the main causes. (Another is the burning of forest under-growth and agricultural clearing).
User-charges for UC get new push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2018
» A proposal that people earning more than 100,000 baht annually be subject to co-payments of 10-20% for health services covered by the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme has come under fire as agencies distance themselves from the idea.
'Disrupters' challenge old power grid
News, Wichsinee Wibulpolprasert, Published on 12/04/2018
» Thailand's electricity production has relied heavily on natural gas for the past several decades. In an attempt to increase energy security, the most recent Power Development Plan (2015) proposed a transition away from natural gas and towards a more diversified portfolio of renewable, hydro and coal.
Taxi network wants answers on Uber's legal status
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 24/01/2018
» The Bangkok Taxi Cooperative Network (BTCN) has blasted government agencies for failing to clarify the legal status of ride-sharing services such as Grab and Uber.