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'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.
Thai sweet tooth still poses a risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» Thais consume about 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is almost four times higher than the sugar intake standard, says Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Novices get advice about fighting flab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2022
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has introduced a food and health programme at Phra Pariyatti Dhamma General Education Schools nationwide after finding almost one-quarter of novices were overweight.
Low fruit and veg intake a concern
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2021
» Policymakers are urging the government to promote vegetable consumption as a way of curbing deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and childhood obesity, the incidences of which are increasing in the country.
Govt proposes new taxes on salty, processed food
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2019
» A new tax on salty foods will target frozen products, canned foods and instant noodles, the Excise Department says. However, seasonings such as fish sauce, soy sauce and salt will be exempted.