People and Government
Blue Flag store allegedly imposes additional fee on social welfare card holders
The Ministry of Commerce is looking into an online claim alleging a shop owner is charging customers an additional fee for using a social welfare card. Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong has instructed Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Whichai Phochanakij to investigate the claim ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Siriraj gives ailing man new lease of life with triple organ transplant
Thailand has become the first country in Asia to successfully perform a combined heart-liver-kidney transplant. The Bangkok-based Siriraj Hospital made the announcement at a press conference yesterday (May 2).Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Germany grants Bt690m, will work with Thailand on climate-change projects
Germany has granted Bt690 million for a four-year climate change programme intended to help Thailand achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.The German government together with the Thai government celebrated the launch of the Thai-German Climate Programme last Monday ...
Pratch Rujivanarom
Public Health Min expects dengue virus infections to be higher this year
The Ministry of Public Health has instructed its local offices nationwide to urge people to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, to prevent a dengue fever outbreak as Thailand begins easing into the rainy season. According to the Department of Disease Control, more than 7,500 people have been ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
Destitute centre fraud found in 67 provinces
Allowance misappropriation and related irregularities have been found at 67 provincial protection centres for the destitute, while only nine provincial centres were cleared in the massive scandal, according to results of an inquiry by the Public Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).Keep reading ...
Piyanuch Tamnukasetchai
New regulations to protect consumers
Among the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new measures to ensure the safety and quality of health and food supplements is a public health ministry regulation to be put in effect next month.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Educating a new breed of skilled personnel
Two new educational projects are being kicked off this year at a combined budgeted cost of Bt14 billion to feed the demand for skilled workers for the 10 “new engines of growth” or “S-curve industries” as Thailand aspires for an economic transformation.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Ranong holds Thai-Myanmar business matching sessions
Thai and Myanmar firms attended business matching sessions held by Ranong province to promote cross-border trading. Provincial Governonr of Ranong Jatupot Piyumputra presided over the opening ceremony for the Thailand-Myanmar business matching participated by officials and private firms from both countries.Keep reading ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Minimum 60 months retirement benefits
A new guideline approved by the Social Security Office yesterday has proposed a minimum of five years’, or 60 months, old-age benefits for members of the social security scheme.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Rice And Poverty In The Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS)
The Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) is a major global rice producer and exporter but its population suffers from serious levels of poverty and malnutrition. Spanning six countries – China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam – the region is home to 334 million people.Keep reading ...
Bui Dung
