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'Toy pods' seen as Trojan horses to addict kids
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Services (DMS) on Wednesday warned people about spreading “Toy Pods”, the newest generation of e-cigarettes that is now popular among teenagers.
Health risks faced by workers in spotlight
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/05/2024
» Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) warned people in workplaces of the life-threatening health risks from preventable non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which contribute to 400,000 deaths and account for 1.6 trillion baht in economic losses annually.
Air pollution takes toll on motorcycle taxis
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Most motorcycle taxi riders in Bangkok have health problems due to air pollution, according to a Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) survey.
Curbing urban hazards
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/03/2024
» Cape Town: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Thailand Walking and Cycling Institute Foundation (TWCIF) are promoting walking and cycling as an alternative to using cars on six roads in the Bamrung Muang area of Phra Nakhon district.
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).
Diners warned of barbecue heath risks
News, Published on 31/01/2024
» A Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) survey has revealed five health risks from tabletop barbecue buffet dining.
Survey highlights risks of tabletop BBQ dining
Published on 30/01/2024
» Public health authorities say a survey has exposed five health risks diners face when sitting down to a self-cooked restaurant tabletop barbecue.
Army drug rehab plan sparks rights concerns
News, Published on 15/01/2024
» A government initiative to open rehabilitation centres for drug addicts, also known as rakjai centres, in 52 army barracks nationwide is sparking human rights concerns among civil society groups.
10 farmers die from outbreak
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 22/10/2023
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned farmers about a new outbreak of melioidosis which has killed around 10 farmers in Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima and Songkhla.
Srisuwan takes aim at ankle bracelet 'bid rigging'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya on Friday filed a petition with the Justice Ministry, asking it to set up a committee to scrutinise alleged bid rigging in the procurement of outdated electronic monitoring (EM) ankle bracelets worth 1.6 billion baht.