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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.
Chevron Honoured for Thai Development and Social Impact
Published on 11/12/2025
» Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd. has received the prestigious “Thai Development Award” from Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of its long-standing “Lower Carbon Biogas Rubber Project”. Running for more than a decade, the initiative has delivered measurable results by reducing the environmental impact of smoked rubber sheet production while lowering costs and increasing income for farmers. Chevron was also honoured with the “AMCHAM Corporate Social Impact Award” at the Platinum level for the 16th consecutive year. The award was presented by Mr. Robert F. Godec, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand. Ms. Pornsuree Konanta, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., accepted both awards at the AMCHAM Corporate Social Impact Awards 2025 ceremony held at Hotel Nikko Bangkok.
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.
Illegal shisha seller busted near Phuket school
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/11/2025
» PHUKET - Authorities have arrested a shop owner for illegally selling shisha and smoking equipment near a school in Kathu district on this tourist island following a raid on Wednesday night.
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.
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.
Sophon targets vapes and narcotics to protect youth
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum, as the newly appointed chairman of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), has pledged swift and decisive action to combat the rising use of e-cigarettes and narcotics among Thai youth despite the government's short tenure.