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Freeze on subsidies to hit hospitals
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/09/2014
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is lowering its public health targets and freezing hospital subsidies for the next fiscal year after the government cut the universal healthcare budget.
Lawyers ready fresh evidence in Billy case
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/09/2014
» A team of human rights lawyers is preparing new evidence to convince the Phetchaburi Appeal Court to order an emergency hearing on the disappearance of prominent Karen activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, known as "Billy".
NHRC wants Petroleum Act revoked
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/09/2014
» The Petroleum Act 1971 should be revoked as it violates human rights, a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seminar has heard.
Army halts energy march
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/08/2014
» The army has arrested a group of energy advocates who on Tuesday launched a 950km march from Songkhla to Bangkok demanding reform from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Villagers call for say in Laos dam project
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/08/2014
» Northern and northeastern villagers living along the Mekong River have called on the government to include them in the "prior consultation" process for the proposed Don Sahong dam in Laos.
Army allows energy march to continue
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/08/2014
» The military has said activists calling for national energy reform may continue with their symbolic 950-kilometre march from Songkhla province to Bangkok, but their activities must respect martial law.
Patients call for end to free A&E scheme
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/08/2014
» The Thai Medical Error Network (TMEN), a patients' rights group, has called on the government to suspend the free emergency healthcare scheme, saying the service is actually causing financial problems for some patients.
Activist Sutthi dead in suspected suicide
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2014
» Environmental activist Sutthi Atchasai, died yesterday morning following what his family believes was a suicide at his home in Rayong’s Muang district. He was 38.
Man critical after spider bite
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/07/2014
» A man in Phrae province has become the first confirmed person in Thailand to be bitten by a brown recluse spider, a venomous species native to the United States.
Klity Creek villagers demand answers from PCD
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/07/2014
» The Pollution Control Department's (PCD) plan to clean up lead-contaminated Klity Creek has once again stalled.