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Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
700,000 smokers 'are now diabetic'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/11/2025
» Doctors have warned that more than 700,000 Thai smokers are living with diabetes, and nearly half of them are not aware of it.
Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
Hospital's new AI model is a boon for diabetics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2025
» Lat Bua Luang Hospital in Ayutthaya's Lat Bua Luang district has unveiled an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) model aimed at enhancing diabetes care through real-time health data monitoring.
Health alert issued over 'soil fever'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A public health warning has been issued over an outbreak of melioidosis, also known locally as "soil fever", after three deaths were reported in Maha Sarakham, according to the provincial public health office.
Bangkokians are fattest Thais
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» More than 56% of people living in Bangkok suffer from abdominal obesity, putting them at greater risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) than those living in other provinces, said Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Carb-cutting campaign 'a success'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday said its public campaign urging Thais to count their carbohydrate intake has been successful.
'Arrests coming' in hospital case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has confirmed arrest warrants will be issued this month for those involved in corruption related to the procurement and distribution of medicine at the Veterans General Hospital.
High blood pressure tops Thai outpatients' medical woes
Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2024
» High blood pressure was the top medical condition among universal healthcare service outpatients in 2023, according to Thailand's National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Thai high-risk groups ‘still need Covid boosters’
Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2024
» Medical experts are urging some members of the public to get another Covid-19 vaccine booster after a report showed that there have been about 700,000 infections and 205 Covid-related deaths in Thailand this year.