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Taiwanese health held hostage
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 24/02/2020
» On the second day of my internship in Thailand, I attended a panel discussion on how the Thai government and its regional peers are dealing with the coronavirus. As one of the panelists -- the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Thailand -- reiterated the UN agency's suggestions about helping people avoid infection and reassured the audience that the world has been collaborating closely on effective treatments, I felt a disturbing mixture of emotions.
Mental health in mind
Life, Published on 08/06/2020
» As the Covid-19 health crisis has had a tremendous effect on our mental health and well-being, "Unknown Together" has been launched to provide support for people.
Mental health – managing stress
Ezree Ebrahim, Published on 16/07/2020
» In life, stress can never be avoided, but that doesn't mean it should be ignored. Stress, if untreated, can potentially cause physical and mental health issues. In many cases, stress can actually be managed. With plenty of patience and proper strategies, one can reduce all the different forms of stress.
Curing ailing health scheme
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/09/2020
» On Tuesday, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government approved a proposal to allow local administrative offices to take over the administration of the healthcare budget allocated to areas under their jurisdiction and switch to electronic forms of budget disbursement. This is a crucial and forward-looking public health policy decision.
World mental health day
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/10/2020
» Tomorrow, Oct 10, is World Mental Health Day. While I'm sure you can Google tips on how to improve your mental health (one from me would be taking a break from the Sarasasgate), I can do one better with a few Thai mobile tools that can ease the mind. Consider them the first step into normalising the topic of mental health issues.
Bringing good health home
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 01/04/2018
» In my column two weeks ago, I talked about the challenge of selecting the right vegetable oil. I mentioned that we should try to avoid purchasing fried foods from vendors as they are known to put the oil on high heat and reuse it, creating harmful chemical reactions. This is common knowledge, but people still can't help but rely on ready-to-eat meals. Although research has yet to verify vegetable oil as a cause for disease, it wouldn't hurt to be cautious about consuming it.
The gift of health
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/09/2018
» The issue regarding public hospitals in Thailand falling short of money to purchase medical equipment has been raised quite frequently lately with examples like the recent charity campaign initiated by Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai of the rock band Bodyslam who ran from Yala to Chiang Rai to raise funds for the procurement of medical equipment for 11 state hospitals nationwide.
Next-level health tech
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 19/08/2019
» From connected devices in smart hospitals and artificial intelligence for preventive healthcare, to telemedicine and portable diagnosis systems, digital technologies are becoming part of the everyday healthcare delivery system.
Workforce health MoU inked
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2019
» Seven agencies signed a memorandum of cooperation on Thursday to promote health and well-being in the workplace and prevent occupational risks and work-related diseases.
Building on health gains
News, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2019
» Today, Thailand celebrates UN-designated Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day with a success story to share with other countries, near and far.