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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
Navigating between global superpowers
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/02/2026
» Both China and the US issued new national security policies over the past year. At first glance, they seem to diverge markedly, portending a deep rupture in the world order. Yet, they may also bear some similarities in terms of self-interest and self-advancement. Collateral to that, other countries seeking to forge a middle path may wish to navigate a perspicacious route towards global equilibrium.
Thai cabinet endorses visa revamp
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a comprehensive visa package proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost tourism, attract long-stay visitors and stimulate the economy.
'Lisa effect' fuels lily lake rush
News, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported a sharp rise in visitors to Udon Thani's famed pink water lily lake, driven by the "Lisa effect" and viral online memes.
Hotel worker held for room entry bid
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/01/2026
» PHUKET: A hotel employee accused of attempting to enter a female guest's room late at night was taken into custody Sunday afternoon and brought before the Phuket Provincial Court, where he pleaded guilty to attempted nighttime trespass.
Families mourn after rail tragedy
News, Prasit Tangprasert and Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 20/01/2026
» Grief arrived before dawn at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital on Jan 18, carried by families who had come not to seek treatment, but to take their loved ones home for the final time. At the centre of the mourning was the Thantong family, whose loss has come to symbolise the human cost of the catastrophic crane collapse that struck a passenger train four days earlier.
Nuts and bolts of the referendum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards another national referendum on constitutional change, to coincide with the next general election on Feb 8.
Election Commission defends requirement for two ID checks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» Voters will be required to verify their identities twice when voting in the general election and the constitutional referendum on Feb 8, as the voter lists for the two ballots differ, says the Election Commission (EC).
Medical welfare boost for armed services, police
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» The National Health Security Board has approved policy guidelines to ensure continued healthcare coverage for military personnel, conscripts and their families, including access to treatment at military hospitals, Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said on Wednesday.
Major political parties step up campaign pitches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.