People and Government

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has set a target to reduce the number of teenage mothers from 39.5 for every 1,000 people to 25 by 2026.Minister Chuti Krairiksh said Thailand’s unplanned teen pregnancies have been on the rise, aided by speedy ...

A network of organisations has joined hands to officially launch a campaign seeking people’s help in identifying areas in Bangkok city where women could be at risk of sexual harassment, and for the authorities to implement problem-solving measures.Keep reading ...

Does your child know how to keep their personal data safe, or recognise trolling? To keep children safe online, Total Access Communication (DTAC) in partnership with Telenor Group and Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), is launching a new interactive website, SafeInternetForKid.com, to be used by ...

Experts have raised concerns over the number of young people entering the workforce who will have to support the elderly, but who have poor education and live in poverty.Up to 42% of young people in this group received a poor education, a major factor leading ...

Seven agencies signed a memorandum of cooperation on Thursday to promote health and well-being in the workplace and prevent occupational risks and work-related diseases.Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the signing of the agreement between the Interior, Labour, Public Health and Industry ministries, the Bangkok ...

While policymakers in Thailand are concerned about the dangers of e-cigarettes and have vowed to retain the ban on smoking devices, other countries in Asia are joining forces in their fight against tobacco.Keep reading ...

The Public Health Ministry is preparing for flood-related diseases as water starts to recede in many provinces.Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at Government House on Tuesday that his ministry is readying to tackle an outbreak of diseases after flood water ...

Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide and nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is being marked today, September 10. Suicide is the second leading cause of ...

Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana confirmed on Tuesday (September 10) that the Cabinet has agreed to maintain value added tax (VAT) at 7 per cent for another year and has vowed to keep a close eye on the economy.Keep reading ...

Thailand is gaining worldwide recognition for the quality of its healthcare services, after the US magazine CEOWORLD placed Thailand sixth in its’ 2019 list of countries with the best healthcare systems, the Public Health Ministry said.Keep reading ...