Never too old to get physical
The elderly in Din Daeng district are aware of research which suggests that exercising in their middle age is likely to keep them in good health for many years to come.
Medical hub lends more than a hand
Nine years ago, Amaraphon Ong-at-itthichai, a 59-year-old senior nurse working at the Friendship Therapy Centre of Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Centre in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district, wondered why many near-recuperated patients became unhappy at the prospect of being discharged from the hospital.
Rights chief optimistic despite UN cold shoulder
Acting chairperson is hopeful that the NHRCT's efforts to improve will be recognised after it was downgraded on concerns over its deficiencies.
Holding those behind the haze to account
Covid killed 61 people in 2020, air pollution an estimated 14,000. As Chiang Mai again wins awards for world's worst air, new data confirms corn is the biggest culprit.
Gearing up for a muted Songkran
Tourism operators and workers in major tourist provinces believe the government's proposed plan to allow the Songkran festival to go ahead could help revitalise the economy.
Patpong 'on its last legs'
The vivid lights of Patpong Road are slowly ebbing away as many bars and clubs cannot keep their heads above water.
Cops 'still buying top positions'
The Royal Thai Police needs a major overhaul to tackle the long-standing problem of position buying among police.
Klity Creek lead cleanup stumbles
The first phase of the cleanup in Klity Creek only started in 2017 and authorities are looking for a company to embark on the second phase of the work, likely to start this year.
Garment workers in Tak receive full compensation after wages expose
Migrant garment workers in Tak province who were illegally underpaid while making products for major brands have received all the wages owed to them after theme park operator and film producer Universal Studios agreed to pay the outstanding amount.
Cave discovery rekindles hidden gold tales
Deep in the mountain of Sukhothai lies a cave with a system of chambers that could trigger a renewed treasure hunt for Japanese wartime gold.
