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Brazil leads on school meals, curbs processed foods
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's national school meal programme is being hailed as a global model for ensuring children's right to healthy food, even as the country battles industry resistance to broader regulations on ultra-processed products.
Overcoming that temptation to light up
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.
No agreement on barbed wire fence removal
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/08/2025
» The First Army Region on Saturday clarified that a proposal to remove barbed wire and other obstructions along the Thai-Cambodia border was not part of a mutual agreement reached during a recent special Regional Border Committee (RBC) session.
Economic push a priority, PM tells envoys
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on Thai ambassadors and consuls-general around the world to proactively pursue economic diplomacy, with a particular emphasis on expediting the negotiation and establishment of free trade agreements (FTAs) with key target countries and regions.
S&P credit rating cheers Thai government
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/06/2025
» The government on Tuesday welcomed the latest assessment by global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings, stating that the rating reflected confidence in the country's economic management.
Job Expo next month to feature 600,000 openings
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Ministry of Labour will hold a major job fair next month in Bangkok offering more than 600,000 positions for all age groups in a move to promote employment for all and to prepare the country’s workforce for the future.
Three cities honoured for public health achievements at Paris summit
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS: Three cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries on Thursday during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in the French capital.
Thai PM tackles air quality in first TV address slot
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sunday broadcast her first monthly TV address to the nation, summing up her work and the government’s achievements since the year began.
Signs of hope amid HIV ‘second wave’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/08/2024
» The recent spike in HIV infections among groups of young people in the Asia Pacific region is a serious concern, and countries need to invest more in prevention and intervention, says Eamonn Murphy, the UNAIDS regional director for Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe Central Asia.
Thailand earns praise for HIV action
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/07/2024
» UNAIDS Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Winnie Byanyima has praised Thailand's success in promoting community sustainability in its Aids response, encouraging other countries to learn this model from Thailand.