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Early Detection Key as Samitivej Pioneers GAAD Screening
Published on 16/01/2026
» Liver cancer remains one of Thailand’s most pressing public health challenges, yet few realise how silently and rapidly it develops. According to Prof. Teerha Piratvisuth, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and President of the Gastroenterological Association of Thailand, liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Thailand, but it can often be prevented or treated successfully if detected early.
Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.
Unpacking the tourism tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.
Thais mourning late Queen Mother spark run on black clothes
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/10/2025
» Retail shops across Thailand are struggling to meet the demand for black outfits and muted wardrobes as people mourn for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Government urged to listen to creative sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/10/2025
» As the direction of Thailand's creative industry -- better known as soft power -- remains uncertain, an industry source suggests the government listen to professionals from within the industry.
Tourism operators jittery over cyber scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/10/2025
» Tourism operators are urging the government to intensify efforts against transnational cyber scams based in Cambodia, including travel screening for foreigners potentially lured into scam compounds, as South Korea's crackdown on the industry is deterring its citizens from visiting Southeast Asia.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
Staff ready for Travel Holiday complaints
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/09/2025
» The Tourism Department has opened a channel for complaints from tourists affected by Travel Holiday, a tour company that ceased operations due to the death of an executive.
SE Asian arrivals remain sluggish
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Demonstrations in Indonesia and a weakened Vietnamese dong could impact inbound arrivals to Thailand in the short term, though both markets are still projected to have high GDP growth and contain a large youth population deemed to have high potential.