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OPINION

Laws must unlock food waste value

News, Chanisara Dumkum & Theerat Dejitikul, Published on 08/04/2026

» Thailand has been throwing away food on a massive scale. Yet much of what ends up in the bin could have been used to feed people, animals, or even generate energy. The question is what needs to be done. To find a proper solution, we must acknowledge a hard fact: waste is not the problem in itself. The real issue lies in the system that manages it.

WORLD

Brazil leads on school meals, curbs processed foods

News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026

» Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's national school meal programme is being hailed as a global model for ensuring children's right to healthy food, even as the country battles industry resistance to broader regulations on ultra-processed products.

THAILAND

EEC eyes global hub status despite delays

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 07/04/2026

» Thailand's competitiveness in the Eastern Economic Corridor will depend not only on infrastructure and industry, but on its ability to build a globally attractive ecosystem blending business, tourism, sports and lifestyle, says Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office.

THAILAND

Local action 'key' to improving health

News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026

» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.

THAILAND

Scholar slams PM's policies

News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» An economic scholar has criticised the government's "Anutin 2" policies as inadequate in addressing current economic risks, urging a review of the 2026 fiscal budget to better respond to the escalating energy crisis and widening inequality.

THAILAND

Bhumjaithai pulls support for Clean Air Bill

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026

» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will not support the proposed Clean Air Bill in its current form, opting instead to draft a revised version it says would better balance environmental protection with economic competitiveness.

THAILAND

Thailand introduces AI-enabled disaster warning system

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026

» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities.

THAILAND

Groups call for tougher booze curbs

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026

» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.

THAILAND

Calls for more 'clean air rooms' in North

News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/03/2026

» Civil group the Chiang Mai Breathe Council has called for an increase of "clean air rooms" across the province, warning many high-risk districts still lack access to such facilities despite the worsening PM2.5 pollution.

THAILAND

Social Security Fund reform 'urgent' as society ages

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2026

» People's Party (PP) MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat has called for reforms to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to make it more transparent and sustainable, and to allow members to have a say in how the fund is managed.