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Public-good transport
Postbag, Published on 20/07/2025
» Re: "Flat fare a good start," (BP, July 17).
Sanofi Expands KiDS Health Program Across Thailand
Published on 17/06/2025
» Rayong, Thailand, – Diabetes continues to emerge as a critical public health challenge globally and in Thailand, with alarming increases among children and youth. This includes both Type 1 diabetes, which requires insulin treatment due to pancreatic cell destruction, and Type 2 diabetes linked to obesity and lifestyle factors such as poor diet and insufficient physical activity. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 1.52 million children and adolescents under 20 worldwide had diabetes in 2022, with projections reaching 2 million by 2045. Building proper knowledge and instilling healthy behaviours from an early age is therefore essential for creating a healthier future for Thai youth.
New China link can clear air and fill tills
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2025
» Bangkok is seeking cooperation with Shantou, a prefecture on the eastern coast of Guangdong, China, in four projects, including a proposal to establish a special economic zone to attract more investors.
Novo Nordisk and Diabetes Association Inspire Diabetics at Bangkok Ride & Run 2024
Published on 20/12/2024
» Diabetes is a global health issue that continues to rise, including in Thailand. In 2021, 537 million people worldwide were affected by diabetes, and this number is expected to increase to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes causes 6.7 million deaths annually, approximately one death every 5 seconds. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also forecasts that in 2040, Thailand may have up to 5.3 million people living with diabetes. This disease is also a significant cause of other non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, etc.
Bangkok's Air Quality Crisis Demands Urgent Action Now
Published on 12/12/2024
» Greater Bangkok continues to face severe PM2.5 pollution levels, with the Pollution Control Department warning residents about thick smog from farmland burning and stagnant air masses over the capital and surrounding provinces. Despite annual recurrence, effective solutions remain elusive.
China U-turn on night biking craze shows obsession with control
Published on 11/11/2024
» A nighttime biking craze has sparked a backlash from Chinese officials concerned about traffic chaos and caught off guard by a surprise mass-cycle of university students — a demographic with a history of protest.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 1-7
Guru, Published on 01/11/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Lancang-Mekong Green Development Exhibition Opens in Bangkok
Published on 09/10/2024
» The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism, initiated to strengthen collaboration between China and the five Mekong River countries, has over the past decade fostered deeper strategic trust, record-breaking trade volumes, and closer people-to-people exchanges. Proposed by China during the 17th ASEAN-China Summit in 2014, the LMC has become a cornerstone of regional cooperation. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this initiative, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) will host the Lancang-Mekong Green Cooperation Exhibition from October 23 to 26 at EH102 Hall of the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), organised by CCPIT and undertaken by Shanghai Pudong International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Lancang-Mekong Green Development Exhibition Opens in Bangkok
Published on 09/10/2024
» The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism, initiated to strengthen collaboration between China and the five Mekong River countries, has over the past decade fostered deeper strategic trust, record-breaking trade volumes, and closer people-to-people exchanges. Proposed by China during the 17th ASEAN-China Summit in 2014, the LMC has become a cornerstone of regional cooperation. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this initiative, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) will host the Lancang-Mekong Green Cooperation Exhibition from October 23 to 26 at EH102 Hall of the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), organised by CCPIT and undertaken by Shanghai Pudong International Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Making roads healthier for travel
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» The world's cities are growing, and their roadways are becoming overwhelmed. Motor vehicles are the world's leading cause of death for people between the ages of 2 and 29, killing 1.2 million people and injuring up to 50 million annually, according to the World Health Organization's update on Dec 13, 2023.