The Department of Agriculture is working out the registration of two extremely hazardous pesticides namely carbofuran and methomyl although many parties are demanding an immediate end to their use. The opponents include the National Health Commission Office, the National Economic and Social Advisory Council, the...
The environment impact assessment (EIA) report on the Klong Rua coal seaport and coal-fired power plant project in Krabi province was rejected yesterday amid pressure from the Protect Krabi Network. The panel of experts reviewing the report said the report was misleading and incomplete. However, the...
The 7th National Health Assembly urged five healthy public policies, efforts to move forward for reconciliation and social reform, the control of steroids, global health strategies, child protection mechanisms, health technology assessment and the elimination of liver fluke and bile duct cancer. In the closing ceremony of...
Academics and the civil society point out that development projects and policies have seriously affected communities for 16 years. They propose the National Reform Council include health impact assessment in the new constitution to require the government to promote health in all policies. On January 27,...
The National Health Commission Office and the King Prajadhipok’s Institute organized the second round of “Citizen Dialogue” at Grand Hill Resort & Spa Hotel in Nakhon Sawan province on January 26 and 27 as part of the review of the National Statute on National Health...