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Take Charge of Diabetes: Choose Good Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle to Achieve Remission
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.
'Merman' courts controversy by refusing to kowtow
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2025
» Siranudh "Psi" Scott has entered the media spotlight after clashing with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and being dismissed from his role advising the department's director-general amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
"Bright" Vachirawit makes history as first Thai actor to attend the Met Gala
Published on 04/06/2024
» Exploring Bright's background and journey to global recognition.
Mass Thai evac plan readied
News, Wassana Nanuam and Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/11/2023
» The government is planning a mass evacuation of Thais in Israel as the Israel-Gaza war is expected to escalate, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Japanese firms upbeat on Thailand, Asean
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/10/2023
» Japanese businessmen remain confident about their investments in Thailand and are keen to stay here, particularly in businesses related to automobile manufacturing, according to Hideyuki Tanaka, Chair of the Subcommittee on Asean Economic Relations, Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organisations).
Asean diplomats in US air concerns over race attacks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2021
» The Thai embassy has joined the Asean diplomatic community in Washington in raising concerns over racial attacks on Asians and ethnic Asian Americans in the United States.
Ministry puts vaccine roll-out on hold after blood clot news
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2021
» Government plans to roll out the AstraZeneca vaccine ran into another hurdle on Friday after the Public Health Ministry suddenly called a halt to inoculations following reports in Europe of blood clots developing after the vaccine was administered.
Cabinet ministers postpone Covid-19 inoculations
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2021
» Cabinet ministers abruptly postponed their Covid-19 inoculations planned for Friday after several European countries suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on reports of adverse reactions in some patients.
Virus, income disparity top Asean woes
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 11/02/2021
» Thais see the threat to health from the Covid-19 pandemic, unemployment and widening socio-economic gaps as the top challenges facing Southeast Asia, according to a regional survey.