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Published on 14/11/2025
» Diabetes continues to be a significant public health priority in Thailand, affecting more than 6.5 million adults and accounting for over THB 47 billion in annual healthcare costs. According to the 2025 IDF Diabetes Atlas, the prevalence of diabetes among Thai adults aged 20–79 is 11.7% — the fourth highest in ASEAN and slightly above the global average of 11.1%. The Thai Ministry of Public Health also highlighted the elevated risk of cardiovascular complications and chronic kidney disease among people living with diabetes. As World Diabetes Day 2025 approaches, this moment offers a timely opportunity to rally collective action to accelerate progress in prevention, early detection and holistic diabetes care.
Published on 17/06/2025
» Rayong, Thailand, – Diabetes continues to emerge as a critical public health challenge globally and in Thailand, with alarming increases among children and youth. This includes both Type 1 diabetes, which requires insulin treatment due to pancreatic cell destruction, and Type 2 diabetes linked to obesity and lifestyle factors such as poor diet and insufficient physical activity. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 1.52 million children and adolescents under 20 worldwide had diabetes in 2022, with projections reaching 2 million by 2045. Building proper knowledge and instilling healthy behaviours from an early age is therefore essential for creating a healthier future for Thai youth.
Published on 20/12/2024
» Diabetes is a global health issue that continues to rise, including in Thailand. In 2021, 537 million people worldwide were affected by diabetes, and this number is expected to increase to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes causes 6.7 million deaths annually, approximately one death every 5 seconds. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also forecasts that in 2040, Thailand may have up to 5.3 million people living with diabetes. This disease is also a significant cause of other non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, etc.
Published on 18/11/2024
» Sanofi, a leading global healthcare company, has received the “Corporate Social Impact Award 2024 – Gold level” for the fifth consecutive year from the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham Thailand), reaffirming its commitment to business practices rooted in social and community responsibility. The company continues to support initiatives that enhance the well-being of Thai society and promote sustainability. Representing Sanofi Thailand, Ms Mantana Tanprasert, Head of Vaccines for Thailand and Myanmar, and Mr Charles Trolliet, Head of Commercial Thailand, Pharma Business, proudly accepted the award at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel recently.
Published on 06/11/2024
» The global diabetes crisis is worsening. With over 537 million people currently living with diabetes worldwide, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts this number to soar to 643 million by 2030. Diabetes is a leading cause of death, claiming 6.7 million lives each year, or one death every 5 seconds. Thailand is no exception, with an estimated 5.3 million people expected to be living with diabetes by 2040. Alarmingly, nearly half of these cases remain undiagnosed. Diabetes not only poses serious health risks, including heart disease and kidney disease, but also imposes a significant economic burden, costing the country 47.596 billion baht annually.
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has told the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv to closely monitor the security situation in Israel, update Thai nationals living there on any developments, and evacuate them if necessary.
News, Ran Ezer, Published on 28/11/2023
» Hamas? What you do comes back at you. It's Karma.
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Foreign Affairs Ministry to fact-check CCTV footage apparently showing Hamas militants taking a Thai citizen to a hospital in Gaza City after the Oct 7 massacre in southern Israel.
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry denies reports that some Thai workers have been recruited by the Israeli military to engage in fighting against Hamas.
Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2023
» A member of the cabinet is preparing to leave for the Middle East soon on a mission to seek the release of the Thai workers taken hostage by Hamas militants, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.