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Diamonds are forever; Lisa of Blackpink isn't.
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has hired superstar Lisa -- Lalisa Manobal -- as a tourism ambassador for 12 months. The move clearly illustrates the country's attempt to regain the tourist momentum, which has been lost in recent months.
Healthy ageing in Southeast Asia
News, Published on 20/10/2025
» The Southeast Asia region is undergoing one of the most profound demographic shifts in its history. By 2050, the proportion of people aged 60 years and above will nearly double -- from 11.3% in 2024 to 20.9%. That means 441 million older people -- one in five people -- will call this region home. This transformation is both a triumph of public health and a test of our collective will and capacity to adapt.
Health data systems to help curb cancer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/10/2025
» Berlin: Among non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer remains one of the most critical threats to public health, both in terms of mortality and economic burden. In Thailand alone, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) spent more than eight billion baht last year on cancer treatment.
Govt steps up plan to curb kidney disease
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has launched a campaign to promote free dialysis treatment while emphasising the importance of public education and lifestyle changes to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Siam Kubota tackles daily food waste
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2025
» Food waste and leftovers should no longer be part of the Thai dining culture if the country is serious about tackling greenhouse gas emissions, says Siam Kubota, which has unveiled a new campaign urging people to finish every meal.
‘Open all Gaza crossings to let in aid,’ say UN and Red Cross
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» GENEVA - The United Nations and the Red Cross called on Tuesday for all crossings into Gaza to be opened to allow desperately needed aid into the Israeli-blockaded Palestinian territory.
Jetts Fitness Expands with New Club at Future City Rangsit
Published on 14/10/2025
» Jetts Fitness, Thailand’s No.1 24-hour fitness chain, continues its strong growth momentum with the opening of a brand-new club at Future City Rangsit, marking its 54th location nationwide. This milestone underscores Jetts’ commitment to raising fitness standards in Thailand to align with global benchmarks.
Thai developers bet on sustainable homes
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» As climate concerns mount and urban living intensifies, Thailand's property sector is turning to sustainability as both a necessity and a market opportunity.
In a world on fire, workers get burned
News, Published on 13/10/2025
» In these chaotic times that many characterise in terms of rollback, regression, and retreat, there is one measure that continues to surge ahead -- global temperature. The year 2024 was the hottest ever since worldwide temperature recording began. Though climate occupied a major space in discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York City last month, significant progress did not emerge from the fractured international environment.
A tad confused
Postbag, Published on 13/10/2025
» Re: "Cultural confusion", (PostBag, Oct 11) & "Off to a dancing start", (BP, Oct 10).