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Anti-suicide squad aims to expand to provinces
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is working on expanding its Hope Task Force network to the provincial level to curb suicides after last year's records showed there were more than 31,000 suicide attempts nationwide.
Spotlight cast on growing suicide problem
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» The rate of suicide among Thais has increased during the past few years, with 4,800 people ending their lives last year, according to a report by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
Brave fight to save local landmark
News, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2023
» Visitors to Kanchanaburi City rarely fail to notice a sprawling complex of gigantic old buildings that have served as the municipality's landmark for almost a century. This awe-inspiring site is Thailand's first paper mill, and the Kanchanaburi people have been rallying around it to preserve their local history and heritage.
Child protection charity loses licence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2022
» Authorities in Samut Songkhram province revoked the Child Protection Foundation's registration licence on Thursday with immediate effect.
Transgender club bans anger groups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/03/2020
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday accepted a petition submitted by a network of LGBT rights advocacy groups about the growing number of nightclubs in major cities which ban transsexuals from entering their premises.
Hormone access urged for LGBT inmates
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2019
» An LGBT and transgender advocacy group has asked the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to help LGBT inmates access hormone medications.
Last day for EC to clear poll doubts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2019
» The Election Commission has been given until Wednesday to defend its handling of the March 24 general election after a petition calling for the nullification of the poll was submitted, the Office of the Ombudsman said.
Thais dream of China Cup surprise
News, Tor Chittinand, Published on 25/03/2019
» The War Elephants yesterday geared up for their China Cup final against two-time former World Cup winners Uruguay fully aware that their underdogs status was actually more like an understatement.
Thais condemn Strasbourg shooting
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 13/12/2018
» The Thai embassy in Paris has condemned the deadly attack at a crowded Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg, which killed three people including a Thai tourist.
Locals to file petition to halt biomass plant approval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2018
» A group of local residents will on Wednesday lodge a petition with the Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission, demanding the suspension of the approval process for a biomass power plant construction project in Amnat Charoen province.