Showing 1 - 10 of 90
Bumrungrad launches weight management solution amid health crisis
Published on 22/01/2026
» Bumrungrad International Hospital reveals alarming facts about excess weight and obesity among Thais, highlighting the enormous economic losses faced by the country as a result. Nearly 50% of the Thai population is overweight, with the prevalence continuing to rise — signalling that Thailand is entering a society burdened by obesity faster and more severely than expected. While the majority of individuals struggle to achieve long-term weight loss, Bumrungrad International Hospital offers a comprehensive range of weight management solutions delivered by specialist physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. These personalised treatment programmes are tailored to each individual and place Bumrungrad among the world’s early pioneers in integrated weight management, combining Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — an innovative minimally invasive gastric suturing technique — with pharmacological therapy. The hospital emphasises that effective prevention of obesity-related diseases requires safe, medically supervised weight control, alongside sustainable lifestyle modifications encompassing nutrition, physical activity, medication and advanced medical interventions.
Asiatic Golden Cat spotted in Khao Yai National Park
News, Manit Sanubboon, Published on 07/01/2026
» A rare Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii), classified as a near threatened species, has been captured on camera by a wildlife camera trap in Khao Yai National Park, underscoring the park's status as a vital sanctuary for wildlife.
Most Thais 'unaware' of alcohol's health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» A survey by ThaiHealth found most Thais are unaware that the consumption of alcoholic drinks can increase the risk of cancer, highlighting alcohol's central role in driving the country's worsening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis.
Tougher action vowed against scams, no leniency says Anutin
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday promised that his government would continuously expand its scam suppression after the huge seizure of assets worth about 10 billion baht from major suspects linked to Cambodia.
Hat Yai faces mental health crisis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2025
» The southern floods and their aftermath have led to rising psychological distress among Hat Yai flood victims, with new assessments showing 65 people at risk of suicide, according to the Department of Mental Health.
MAHLE Drives Thailand’s Sustainable Mobility Future
Published on 20/11/2025
» As the global automotive industry accelerates towards carbon neutrality, MAHLE, a renowned global development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, is setting the pace with its MAHLE 2030+ strategy and reinforcing Thailand’s position as a key player in the Asia-Pacific automotive sector through a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Samut Prakan province.
Govt sounds alarm over rate of premature births
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced renewed concern over Thailand's high rate of premature births, which currently stands at 9.91%, a figure considered high compared with global averages.
theAsianparent Honours 90 Brands and Influencers
Published on 17/11/2025
» theAsianparent, Asia’s largest parenting community, proudly unveiled the winners of theAsianparent Awards 2025 at a grand ceremony in Bangkok, celebrating the most trusted brands and influencers for mothers and children. The accolades were determined by more than 20,000 real parents, underscoring theAsianparent’s mission to guide families in discovering high-quality products and services amid today’s competitive marketplace. The event gathered senior executives from leading brands and award-winning parenting influencers at the Grand Ballroom, Graph Hotel.
Cops reveal how to spot scammers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued a public alert identifying four suspicious behaviours commonly associated with foreign-operated call centre scam rings that covertly establish operational bases in residential areas.
Concerns raised over extended drinking hours
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.