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Early-onset cancer shift
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2025
» The death of 29-year-old Chiang Mai doctor Krittai Tanasombatkul from lung cancer at the end of 2023 was a wake-up call for Thailand's healthcare community.
Deksomboon to widen export markets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/07/2025
» If the US imposes higher tariffs on Thai products, the owner of the Deksomboon brand is gearing up to focus more on diversifying its export markets and enhancing production efficiency.
6ty Degrees Mineral Water Sets Sights on Global Market Expansion
Published on 28/05/2025
» 6ty Degrees (Sixty Degrees) is taking a proactive step in 2025 by entering international markets, with the initial goal of establishing itself as a leading regional brand. As part of its growth strategy, the company is focusing on the prosumer segment—discerning, health-conscious consumers who value both quality and purpose. THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2025 marks the brand’s official debut on the global stage, where it will showcase its products for the first time.
Hypertension hides in plain sight
Oped, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thailand's economy has surged. Its health care system is admired. Yet a silent killer is quietly stealing lives, straining hospitals, and sapping the nation's future. That killer is hypertension -- and it's hiding in plain sight.
Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds
Published on 08/05/2025
» Despite several high-profile incidents, travellers in the Asia-Pacific area routinely bring devices powered by lithium-ion batteries on flights and still have little understanding of the potential risks, a poll has found.
Poor dietary choices burden Thai healthcare, cut economic growth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/05/2025
» The Department of Health Promotion (DHPS) has raised concerns over the nation’s dietary habits, highlighting the risk of Thais picking up non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to excessive consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods.
18 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast
AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» TEHRAN - Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.
Salvage work at State Audit Office site speeds up
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 19/04/2025
» The Royal Thai Police's Disaster Victim Identification Centre says 33 individuals have been identified following the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in the recent earthquake.
Calls for public hearings on salt tax
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 18/04/2025
» Thorough and inclusive public hearings involving all stakeholders should be mandatory for the proposed salt excise tax, says the producer of Mama instant noodles.
Ever-younger patients appearing with kidney stones
Life, Published on 18/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: Our son had some of the symptoms of appendicitis. His lower right side was aching and he was throwing up. At the emergency room, it turned out that he was passing a kidney stone. He's only 13 years old -- isn't that much too young? How does he stop from getting more?