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Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Joint funding backs conservation efforts
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/03/2026
» Efforts are being stepped up to protect the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Songkhla Lake, where the local population has dwindled to just 14.
Thai neutrality key as Mideast war escalates
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/03/2026
» The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is causing widespread concern beyond the Middle East. Thailand, like many other nations, has expressed concern about the risks of terrorism and sabotage that could threaten both citizens and foreign nationals within its borders.
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.
Safety measures ramped up before Chinese New Year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2026
» The government has instructed local authorities across the country to ramp up safety measures ahead of the Lunar New Year festival, with a focus on preventing fires, reducing traffic accidents and curbing air pollution.
PCD on oil wreck watch
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 15/02/2026
» The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
All is quiet on Cambodia border front
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/01/2026
» No exchanges of heavy weapons or direct confrontations were reported between Monday and yesterday morning, despite the expiry of a 72-hour ceasefire, says the Second Army Region.
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.
Bhutanese king visits to pay tribute to Queen Mother
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/10/2025
» His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan paid solemn tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Wednesday.
Fake news stories in Thailand surge: Ministry of Digital Economy and Society
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 14/09/2025
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) says nearly one million fake online messages were monitored and screened by its Anti-Fake News Centre between Sept 5 and Sept 11.