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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.
Global food trends linked to poor diets
News, Published on 19/03/2025
» Thailand is succumbing to global food trends that negatively influence children's diets and lifestyles, say nutrition experts, suggesting the government take more action to secure healthy diets among the nation's youth.
Bangchak forges deal with CPF for oils, fats
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2024
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc continues to acquire more used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by teaming up with Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), which operates a variety of restaurant brands.
Princess champions food rights
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/10/2024
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific, has called for ensuring the right to food for all.
Thailand praised for push to ban trans fats
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/08/2024
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry.
Ajinomoto Unveils 2024 Business Plan for Well-Being
Published on 03/07/2024
» Ajinomoto Co., (Thailand) Ltd., a global leader in the creation of ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ lifestyles, recently unveiled its business plan for 2024, aiming to solidify its position as one among the top 10 leading food manufacturers in Thailand. By collaborating with the government, Ajinomoto aims to transform Thailand into a world-class Agriculture and Food Hub. This initiative features a Comprehensive Healthy Nutrition Promotion Strategy and the introduction of an innovative product line distinguished by its use of AminoScience to enhance consumer health. Ajinomoto is also expanding its market leadership by launching the “i-LiveWell” application, an AI Well-being Platform, and by continuing the “Thai Farmer Better Life Partner” project to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of Thai farmers.
Plant-based milks make great substitute for cow's milk
Life, Published on 02/07/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: You recently mentioned you steer your patients away from cow's milk. I know some people think it's bad for you, but could you please explain? Is it the fat in milk that people think makes it unhealthy, or is it the milk itself? I read that yoghurt is OK. Why would that be different?
Bill targets adverts in bid to improve children's diet
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/07/2024
» A bill aimed at better protecting children against modern marketing tactics intended to get young people hooked on unhealthy snacks and drinks is now ready to be forwarded to legislators, the Department of Health says.
One in ten kids face food poverty: UN
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2024
» One in ten Thai children under five years old experience severe food poverty, while globally, one in four kids face similar struggles, according to a new report from the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef).
Diabolical toy pods merit firm ban
Oped, Published on 11/04/2024
» The latest news on the rising popularity of "toy pods" -- as well as the Bangkok Post's editorial titled "Save children from toy pods" -- reminded me of commercial determinants of health (CDoH), a topic which was addressed at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference in January.