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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.
Bangkok steps up push to curb smoking
News, Published on 10/10/2025
» Bangkok is stepping up the enforcement of its public smoking ban to better protect residents and tourists from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Calls to sober up retirement celebrations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), in partnership with civic and education organisations, has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging alcohol-free retirement parties for state officials. The initiative seeks to redefine the tradition of retirement celebrations by emphasising safety, health, and respect.
Dry betel nut traders face new barriers
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 17/05/2024
» Thai betel nut exporters are struggling with tariff barriers from India as well as the impact of the armed conflict between the Myanmar military and rebel forces.
Cadmium waste missing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/04/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is investigating the disappearance of more than 10,000 tonnes of cadmium tailings stored at a smelting factory in Samut Sakhon.
Big Tobacco is now falling under the 'Zynfluence'
News, Andrea Felsted, Published on 30/03/2024
» For Big Tobacco, the ideal user of one of its nicotine pouches is an older ex-smoker who indulges in the tiny packets to get their daily dose of the stimulant.
Two drugs taken off shelves in recall
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2019
» Two pharmaceutical companies have recalled their brands of rantidine, a drug that treats stomach ulcers, after the brands Xanidine and Aciloc, were found by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to carry carcinogenic properties.
Carcinogenic chemical concerns spur drug recall
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2019
» The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA) yesterday announced the recall of Losartan, a medication mainly used to treat high blood pressure, due to concerns about carcinogenic contamination.
FDA pulls heart drug from shelves
News, Published on 15/07/2018
» Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday issued an order to recall some batches of valsartan, a medicine used to control blood pressure and help prevent heart failure, after it was found some ingredients contain a carcinogenic impurity.