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Big steps for our 'expanding' nation
News, Editorial, Published on 12/03/2023
» Two years ago, the Public Health Ministry changed its guidelines to confirm that the average Thai child was, in fact, getting taller. To mark World Obesity Day on March 4, the Department of Health released a report saying that not only are they taller, but they are also much bigger -- with one in 10 children aged under 15 found to be clinically obese.
Obesity, stunted growth in Thai kids spur worries
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2020
» The Department of Health (DoH) has expressed concerns over the growing rate of obesity and short stature among Thai children, saying this needs to be addressed urgently.
Aerobics class fights to stay in city park
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/10/2018
» An aerobics group accused of causing noise pollution and upsetting nearby neighbors at Santiphap Park close to Victory Monument is seeking help from the Bangkok governor, after its 20-year-old exercise ritual was banned.