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Govt issues heatstroke warning
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/03/2026
» People, particularly vulnerable groups, those with chronic illnesses and outdoor workers, are being urged to take precautions against heat stroke, as temperatures are forecast to rise above last year's levels.
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.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
Accused Thai drug kingpin sought in Myanmar
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/06/2025
» Thai authorities will visit Myanmar to seek the cooperation of their counterparts in the arrest of an alleged Thai drug kingpin and the seizure of his 1 billion baht in assets.
Over 70 people seek probe into Rangsit dorm
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 08/05/2025
» More than 70 people petitioned the Lawyers Council of Thailand on Thursday, seeking legal assistance in a case against the owner of a privately owned dormitory in Rangsit, Pathum Thani, over alleged fraud.
Activists highlight key issues
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/05/2025
» Workers and activists in Bangkok marked Labour Day on Thursday by calling for better protections and fairer treatment for employees.
WHO keeps focus amid US cuts
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/03/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the effects of United States budget cuts and policy changes, a senior WHO executive has said.
PM stokes hopes on economy
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed confidence Thailand's economy, despite last year's 2.5% growth, can still grow exponentially with more than 1.13 trillion baht having already been invested by foreign companies in Thailand, the highest level in the past decade, and more to come.
Payout sped up for slain rider's family
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/01/2025
» Government agencies have expedited the provision of compensation for the family of a delivery rider killed in a road rage incident in Bangkok earlier this week, Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa says.
Region 'must tackle ageing population'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/09/2024
» Bali - Governments of Asia-Pacific countries are being urged to come up with plans to cope with their rapidly ageing populations, as older people are expected to comprise nearly 20% of the regional population by 2050.