Social development
Education Reform meeting agrees to boost academic standing of teachers
A panel from Thailand’s Office of the Education Council (ONEC) has held a meeting to discuss the academic standing of local teachers. Chaiyuth Punyasavatsut, a member of ONEC’s independent commission for education reform, revealed that about three quarters of the government’s education budget is dedicated to ...
Nuppol Suvansombut
20-year strategy plan under scrutiny
For the first time in its history, Thailand is coming out with a national strategy that directs the country’s economic and social development over the next 20 years. Last June, the National Legislative Assembly passed a national strategy bill which mandates that all government agencies ...
Kavi Chongkittavorn
New centre to advise on homes for elderly
The newly-founded Universal Design Centre has been asked to advise on design for accommodation and infrastructure for the elderly to reduce the risk of physical accidents. Keep reading ...
Penchan Charoensuthipan
Chiang Mai clinic offers help to severely stressed parents of special needs kids
The Mental Health Department has set up a clinic at Chiang Mai’s Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development to provide mental-healthcare to parents who have children with special needs. The move is a response to the needs of 64 percent of parents who reportedly suffer from ...
The Nation Reporter
Thailand faces challenges to become 'rabies-free' by 2020
Thailand has set a target of becoming a rabies-free country by 2020, and the government has put the nation on full alert following the worst infection rate in nearly four decades. Experts on public health are calling for immediate and comprehensive cooperation from the government, ...
Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat
Public Health Min warns of heatstroke due to intoxication
The Ministry of Public Health has warned residents of heatstroke, urging them to refrain from drinking alcohol during the day in summer. The public service announcement was made by Ministry Spokesperson and Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong. He explained that high daytime temperatures during this ...
Na-ark Rojanasuvan
Thai legislature voices support for IPU to protect refugee’s rights
Members of Thai Parliament have assured the 138th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva of the Thai legislature’s adherence to pledges and treaties to facilitate safe, orderly, and regular migration. Keep reading ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
Working Group on the Issue of Human Rights and Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises paid a Courtesy Call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs
On 26 March 2018, the United Nations Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises (WG on BHR) paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, during their ...
Bangkokians delivered health services
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been delivering health services to residents of Bangkok as part of the government’s policy to improve the livelihoods of Thai citizens. Bangkok Governor Pol Gen Asawin Kwanmuang, officiated recently at the launch of the third “BMA Delivers Happiness to People” ...
Thammarat Thadaphrom
The Official Visit by the Working Group on Business and Human Rights (WG on BHR), 26 March – 4 April 2018
Upon the Royal Thai Government’s invitation, the United Nations Working Group on the issues of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises will pay an official visit to Thailand between 26 March – 4 April 2018, during which the Working Group will meet ...
