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Motorists warned of stroke risk at the wheel
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned motorists of the risk of stroke while driving, urging them to recognise warning signs and seek medical help immediately.
Arsenic levels rising in Mekong
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil society groups have warned that heavy metals -- particularly arsenic -- are gradually accumulating in sections of the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand.
No rationing at pumps, only a ‘preparedness guideline’, says PTT
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» PTT moved to quell fears that its pumps had begun limiting the amount of fuel motorists could purchase, explaining on Sunday that it had only issued a "preparedness guideline" for dealers, not an enforcement policy.
Bangkok air pollution rises sharply
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» Air pollution in Bangkok surged overnight, with PM2.5 readings above Thailand’s safety threshold in 57 monitoring areas on Friday morning, as shifting winds, a large grass fire and stagnant nighttime conditions pushed fine-dust levels higher.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
EC urged to review ballot rules after over 1 million spoilt votes
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» Following Sunday's general election and extended unofficial counting, concerns over a high number of spoilt ballots, including cases where clear voter intent may have been wrongly invalidated, have prompted calls for the Election Commission (EC) to review its guidelines on ballot validity.
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/01/2026
» The Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation's sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2026
» The Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.
Manual for Muslims with LGBTQ+ kids
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/08/2025
» A new parenting guidebook titled "Faith, Family, and Pride: A Parent’s Guideline", has been launched to help Muslim parents in the southern border provinces raise LGBTQ+ children with compassion while still adhering to their Islamic teachings.
Thailand mulls WHO's HIV guidelines
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/07/2025
» Thailand is examining the feasibility of adopting new global guidelines on long-acting HIV prevention, following the World Health Organisation's (WHO) launch of its latest recommendations for injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at the 13th International Aids Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science.