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Lobster 'recycling' project wins praise
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/03/2020
» As lobster dishes become more popular among seafood lovers, the amount of shells getting thrown away is enormous. After all, only about 30% of the entire lobster is edible -- the rest is their hard, inedible outer shell.
Domestic dental scanner bags prestigious award
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/11/2019
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency's (NSTDA) research team -- which consists of 19 people -- is responsible for developing DentiiScan 2.0, the first Thai-made cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) dental scanner. The team was recently presented with the Outstanding Technologist Award 2019 by the Foundation for the Promotion of Science and Technology under the Patronage of His Majesty the King.
Haze causes thousands to fall ill in North
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/04/2019
» CHIANG MAI: More than 8,600 residents in northern Thailand have sought treatment for haze-related respiratory illnesses since January, according to the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
E-waste plant fight hits home
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/06/2018
» Until a month ago, Somsri Wichianchai, a villager of Ban Klong Song in Chachoengsao's Plaeng Yao district, had to keep the windows of her house sealed to escape the acrid smell caused by waste recycling factories nearby.
Mor Saeng not 'officially' a folk healer
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 06/02/2018
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicines (DTAM) yesterday insisted Saengchai Haelerttrakul, known as "Mor Saeng", who is widely known for providing free herbal medicines to cancer patients, is not yet officially registered as a folk healer.
As cancer treatment advances, so must availability
Asia focus, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/12/2017
» New cancer treatments such as targeted therapies, immunotherapy and biological therapies could save thousands or even millions of lives from the deadly disease in Asia and worldwide, say experts.
SE Asia must act now to curb disease, WHO warns
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/10/2017
» Nakhon Pathom: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries across Southeast Asia to accelerate efforts to control non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and meet globally agreed targets aimed at reducing premature deaths of millions of people from these conditions by one third by 2030.
Red Cross urges stem cell funding
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 18/09/2017
» The Thai Red Cross Society (TRC) has urged the government to increase funding for stem cell schemes to help people with blood diseases.
Researchers on the road to Thailand 4.0 get B40m boost
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/09/2017
» British Council Thailand and the Office of Higher Education Commission (Ohec), have provided Thai researchers with a 40 million baht grant under its Newton Fund to strengthen the research capabilities of Thai academics.
Cancer rates grow but deaths fall
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/12/2016
» Despite the growing number of cancer cases in Thailand, the survival rate is expected to rise with the introduction of new treatments, says an oncologist.