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Novo Nordisk Addresses Economic Risks of Obesity on World Obesity Day
Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand is among the countries worldwide battling non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with various control measures targeting dietary intake and lifestyle modification. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity remains among the highest in Asean, with trends indicating a continued rise that threatens long-term public health and economic productivity. Though being regarded as a chronic disease, obesity treatment is not reimbursable underthe Thai public health coverage.
Homes for hornbills: A masterplan for nature
Published on 26/02/2026
» For centuries, Thailand’s ecosystems have relied on natural cycles driven by once-abundant wildlife, including hornbills. These small forces of nature have grown even smaller, with only 13 hornbill species remaining in Thailand to perform their vital role as seed dispersers that enable forest regeneration.
Singapore’s income inequality at record low but concerns linger
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2026
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s income inequality fell to a record low last year amid lingering cost-of-living concerns, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledging to reduce the gap further.
Geopolitics redraws the trade map
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/01/2026
» Geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela underscore the vulnerability of the global economy and trade to political conflict.
Private credit: friend or rival of banks?
Business, Published on 30/12/2025
» Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing segments of global finance, raising an important question in Thailand: Will private credit compete with banks or strengthen the financial system by complementing them?
Trump signs order to ease cannabis limits in industry win
Bloomberg, Published on 19/12/2025
» President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing his administration to move cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, setting in motion a regulatory shift that could alter the legal and commercial landscape for the drug nationwide.
Gold rush has Thai trading house on track for B5 trillion in revenue
Published on 09/12/2025
» Unprecedented gold prices and a surge in retail sales could push revenue at Thailand’s largest gold trading house to a record 5 trillion baht this year, according to Hua Seng Heng chief executive officer Tanarat Pasawongse.
Clouds clearing on the economic front
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following a tense trade war period, the global economic and trade outlook has become clearer. The US settled on tariffs for most trading partners, with developed markets such as Europe and Japan facing 15% rates, and developing countries including Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines receiving rates of 19-20%.
Department to probe Raan Jay Fai pricing scandal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will investigate Raan Jay Fai's crabmeat omelettes following a claim by an influencer concerning an excessive additional charge.
Bangkok’s Newest Children’s Hospital Is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen
Published on 17/06/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand — For over 15 years, Samitivej International Children’s Hospital has treated more than 50,000 pediatric patients annually, including over 3,700 international admissions since 2019. Families from Japan, the Middle East, China, South Asia, and CLMV countries—whether living in Thailand or traveling for care—trust the hospital for its expertise in complex or hard-to-treat diseases such as blood cancer, thalassemia, epilepsy, and congenital heart conditions. Its growing reputation has earned international recognition, including Asia-Pacific’s Bone Marrow Transplant Service Provider of the Year and Best Children’s Hospital at the Middle East Healthcare Leadership Awards.