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HIV infections rising sharply among youth
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/02/2026
» Aids Healthcare Foundation Thailand (AHF Thailand) has launched its "Just Use It" campaign after government data showed that young people account for more than one-third of newly reported HIV infections nationwide.
Denmark joins anti-urban obesity drive
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Danish Embassy, and Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote healthier urban lifestyles and combat obesity under the "Bangkok, City for Better Health" initiative.
Developing nations 'need better data'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2025
» The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific (Unescap) has called for better data collection to ensure all related communities are included in sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific.
'Multidimensional poverty' a worry despite progress
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/11/2024
» While Thailand has managed to cut the number of people living in poverty by half in just seven years, many Thais still live with substandard living conditions-- lacking access to adequate healthcare, education, and sanitation -- especially those living in rural areas, according to the 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
The 'vaccine' for road safety is here
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/04/2023
» Nneka Henry, head of the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF), is calling on Asean member countries including Thailand to work closely with her organisation to promote road safety in the region.
Swedes show way on paternity leave
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/06/2022
» Twelve Swedish firms in Thailand have pledged to give their male employees 30 days' paid paternity leave to promote gender equality in the working place and promote tighter family bonds.
Migrants get rough deal under Covid
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/12/2021
» Amid the Covid-19 crisis, migrant workers have faced many challenges, particularly in Thailand.
Migrant children facing added risk
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/08/2021
» Over 300,000 migrant workers' children in Thailand are in dire need of education and health care, children rights activist said, urging the government to take a more active part in protecting their basic rights and wellbeing.
PTT launches bid to end Covid crisis
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/08/2021
» PTT group has launched a state–private collaboration to help ease the Covid crisis, opening a screening unit and field hospital under the "One Breath" campaign.