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Rama VI Road declared smoke-free
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has declared Rama VI Road a smoke-free area as part of its push to promote a "Healthy City" environment.
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.
Overcoming that temptation to light up
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.
Ex-judge Narong voted in as new EC chief
News, (no byline), Published on 19/11/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday voted 4–3 to appoint former judge Narong Klunwarin as its new chairman, narrowly defeating a candidate rumoured to have political backing.
Lung diseases kill yet remain overlooked
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/11/2025
» A senior representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all stakeholders -- governments, clinicians, journalists and advocates -- to confront chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), in the lead-up to World COPD Day on Wednesday.
Fair Party urges action after Thai dies in scam centre
News, // no byline, Published on 15/11/2025
» The Fair Party has called on the government to take urgent action following the death of another Thai national in Cambodia, as three bodies and more than 100 victims remain stranded awaiting repatriation.
Killer disease spike bodes ill for future, new national survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2025
» Thailand is facing worsening public health trends that could fuel a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in coming years, says the latest National Health Examination Survey (NHES).
Anti-smoking foundation sounds e-ciggie warning
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Action on Smoking and Health Foundation has called on the government to take decisive action against the rising use of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people.
Herbal cures to treat sexual dysfunction
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/11/2025
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has introduced a pilot programme at Phra Ajarn Fan Acharo Hospital in Sakon Nakhon to integrate two traditional Thai herbal formulas into holistic treatments for sexual dysfunction.
SRT files fresh lawsuits to reclaim 15 more land plots
News, No byline, Published on 25/10/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has filed new lawsuits to reclaim 15 additional land plots in the Khao Kradong area of Buri Ram province, targeting individuals and companies occupying large parcels for commercial purposes.