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A drag journey
Life, Published on 04/08/2025
» Still in full glam after a pink carpet event in Los Angeles, RuPaul's Drag Race's Sarawut Chuchote's first words on the red carpet were of gratitude.
Newborn surgery receives big boost
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health can now perform advanced minimally invasive surgery for newborns, says the Department of Medical Services (DoMS).
Japan needs true vision of peace
Oped, Published on 31/07/2025
» In 1979, Harvard University professor and American sociologist, the late Ezra Vogel, published a book that became a runaway bestseller in both Japan and the United States. While most commentators at the time focused on its eye-catching main title, Japan as Number One, the subtitle was equally compelling: Lessons for America.
Is being born as an LGBTI person a medical issue?
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 30/06/2025
» June is a propitious time to remember the history of lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and their struggles to overcome discrimination and violence. One of the difficulties confronting them throughout the ages has been how the medical sector and related science view them, and how they should be treated by medical classifications. What is the situation today both locally and globally?
‘Companions’ ease pain of China’s busy, bewildering hospitals
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» BEIJING - At a bustling Beijing hospital, Tian Yigui hands over some of his elderly wife’s paperwork to Meng Jia, a “patient companion” hired to help navigate China’s stretched and bureaucratic healthcare system.
Shifting from tolerance to real inclusion
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/05/2025
» On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on May 17, UN human rights experts recently called for countries to work with LGBTI communities and not to police them. This was an apt message that has to resonate at the national and local levels, especially when the world is witnessing regression in regard to policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A dialogue on womanhood
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/04/2025
» When Rose Bannaros worked with artist Luck Maisalee, she noticed that many of his pieces were inspired by female figures and icons. Impressed by this, Rose aimed to display this particular aspect of Luck's work. However, she was concerned that presenting work from a single artist could lead to a narrow perspective, so to provide diverse perspectives of women, Rose collaborated with three other female artists -- Kaewtrakarn Junlabon, Parichat Suphaphan and Marisa Srijunpleang.
Samitivej Unveils Smart Pediatric Hospital for Global-Standard Care
Published on 27/02/2025
» Samitivej International Children's Hospital has officially opened its cutting-edge standalone facility at the Samitivej Srinakarin campus, marking a new milestone in pediatric healthcare. Designed as a Smart Hospital, the facility leverages AI-driven solutions, robotic-assisted treatments, and digital healthcare ecosystems to provide world-class preventive and complex pediatric care.
Myanmar refugees discharged from Thai hospitals due to US aid freeze
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2025
» Healthcare centres serving tens of thousands of refugees on the Thai-Myanmar border have been ordered shut after United States President Donald Trump froze most foreign aid last week, forcing Thai officials to transport the sickest patients to other facilities.
Life in a dust-free zone
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 27/01/2025
» "I want there to be less dust so I won't get sick again," said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or "Darwin", with enthusiasm. "Then I can go to school and play outside."