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THAILAND

The courage of Sasipat

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 13/02/2026

» For almost two decades, Sasipat Sinsamosorn, the principal of Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, Songkhla, was recognised for fostering collaborative learning and turning schools into a joyful workplace and a happy playground for both teachers and students.

THAILAND

Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages

News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026

» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.

THAILAND

Teacher faces probe over '800-squat punishment'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026

» A fact-finding committee has been set up to investigate allegations that a teacher had punished a student by forcing the child to perform 800 squats.

OPINION

Thai baht under watch

News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2026

» As Thailand heads to the polls this Sunday, the campaign trail has been crowded with promises of wage hikes, subsidies and generous domestic giveaways. Yet last week, a far more sobering message arrived from Washington. The US Treasury has placed Thailand back on its currency monitoring list, a move that carries implications well beyond a routine financial assessment.

THAILAND

PCD intensifies industrial pollution, PM2.5 curbs

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026

» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has stepped up nationwide enforcement to curb industrial pollution and reduce PM2.5 emissions, while the Ministry of Industry has expanded real-time emissions monitoring at factories, with additional smokestacks in Bangkok set to come under surveillance.

OPINION

Minister's 'stress' theory misses the point

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2026

» Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs, Datuk Zulkifli Hasan, has grabbed global media headlines with his remarks on the LGBTQ+ community. The minister was quoted as saying the sexual orientation of LGBTQ+ individuals is caused by a lifestyle of excessive work-related stress, social pressure, sexual experiences and insufficient religious observance.

THAILAND

Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/01/2026

» The Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation's sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

OPINION

Board games at SSF

News, Published on 23/01/2026

» An ongoing public hearing by the Social Security Fund (SSF) board suggests a change of the rules governing how employees' representatives are elected may be on the cards, switching from one vote for seven candidates to one vote per candidate.

THAILAND

Ministries unite to promote Thai herbs, targeting B2bn in value

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2026

» Five ministries are creating a strategic plan to promote Thai traditional herbs globally, targeting at least 2 billion baht of economic value.

THAILAND

Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026

» The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair working hours in the public healthcare system.