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Bone marrow transplants offered free under SSO
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» Social security subscribers diagnosed with cancer who require stem cell or bone marrow transplants can now access treatment free of charge, says Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong.
Teacher faces probe over '800-squat punishment'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» A fact-finding committee has been set up to investigate allegations that a teacher had punished a student by forcing the child to perform 800 squats.
Translocation jumbo died from 'stress-related choking'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/02/2026
» A necropsy has found that a wild elephant which died on Tuesday during a translocation operation succumbed to choking and acute muscle breakdown caused by extreme stress, a veterinarian said.
Parties tackle population crisis
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand's rapidly ageing society has become one of the competing issues in the run-up to the 2026 general election, pushing senior citizens' welfare, healthcare reform and labour participation to the centre of campaign agendas.
Woman found dead at Ayutthaya historical site
Published on 19/01/2026
» A 51-year-old woman was found dead, lying against a wall at a heritage site in Ayutthaya province along with a handwritten letter telling her family to sell her sewing machines to pay off her debts.
BLS Elevates Thai Aesthetic Expertise Regionally
Published on 22/12/2025
» In 2025, self-care has become a defining priority, encompassing both inner and outer well-being. From mental wellness and healthy aging to physical health and personal appearance, the focus is no longer about meeting external expectations, but about investing in oneself. When positive change takes place, it naturally brings greater confidence, reflected through genuine smiles and a sense of well-being that can be felt.
700,000 smokers 'are now diabetic'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/11/2025
» Doctors have warned that more than 700,000 Thai smokers are living with diabetes, and nearly half of them are not aware of it.
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.
Thammasat, Novo Nordisk Partner to Advance Clinical Research
Published on 12/11/2025
» Thammasat University Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand clinical trials at the hospital, building on their previous collaboration to tackle Diabetes and Obesity. This new agreement aims to drive positive change in the management and treatment of cardio-metabolic diseases in Thailand.
Bangkok advances urban health agenda with landmark mou
Published on 12/11/2025
» A major step forward in Bangkok’s public health journey was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish “Bangkok, City for Better Health” — a collaborative initiative between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Royal Danish Embassy Bangkok, and Novo Nordisk Pharma Thailand Ltd. The ceremony, held at the Embassy of Denmark, also unveiled the “Childhood Obesity Curriculum”, a tangible outcome of the project’s early success.