Chemsex stigma and criminalisation fuelling HIV rise in Thailand: experts
“Chemsex” has been largely ignored by Thai authorities, despite studies linking it to unprotected sex and the spread of HIV.
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“Chemsex” has been largely ignored by Thai authorities, despite studies linking it to unprotected sex and the spread of HIV.
The Thai economy is heading for a prolonged slowdown, with the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) forecasting growth of just 1.7 per cent next year.
Thailand’s deal on rare earths with the United States has triggered one big question among Thais: Will it bring economic opportunities or a new environmental crisis?
Pheu Thai could be facing an electoral meltdown following the latest legal blows suffered by its patriarch and ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, analysts say.
Thailand is introducing a generous debt assistance scheme aimed at helping millions of individual borrowers who owe less than 100,000 baht each.
A recent mine explosion along the Thai–Cambodian border not only cost a Thai soldier his leg, but has raised serious doubts about Thailand’s diplomatic ability to manage the peace process and safeguard its economic interests, while questioning ASEAN’s credibility as a mediator.
Hundreds of thousands of Thai public servants – including doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers and government staff – could soon have to work an extra five years before becoming eligible for a pension.
The deep links between Thai politics and football go back decades and stretch as far as the English Premier League, so it was no surprise to see them resurface this month as Thailand counts down to an election.
Thailand’s new deal with the United States on rare-earth cooperation has sparked a debate among local analysts, who warn that Bangkok may not be equipped yet to navigate the geopolitical stakes or environmental fallout tied to the high-stakes mineral industry.
Outspoken Senator Nantana Nantavaropas is fighting for her political life after the controversy-tainted Upper House upheld a ruling of serious malfeasance against her.
The meteoric rise of Monthong Wittaya School, a little-known school in Chachoengsao province, continues to be the talk of the town even after its heartbreaking fall at the last hurdle on Saturday.
For more than two decades, Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme has been a lifeline for millions of families, protecting many from medical bankruptcy. However, for hospitals that provide that care, the picture is far bleaker – mounting funding shortfalls and late or reduced reimbursements are driving many into deepening financial crisis.