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Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
Samitivej Hospital launches healthy food choices with Copper Beyond Buffet
Published on 03/02/2026
» Samitivej Hospital is building on its philosophy of "We don't want anyone to get sick" by continuing to promote holistic healthcare that encompasses nutrition, lifestyle, and medical treatment.
PCD intensifies industrial pollution, PM2.5 curbs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2026
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has stepped up nationwide enforcement to curb industrial pollution and reduce PM2.5 emissions, while the Ministry of Industry has expanded real-time emissions monitoring at factories, with additional smokestacks in Bangkok set to come under surveillance.
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/01/2026
» The Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation's sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
One Bangkok welcomes SMBC as key tenant, solidifying its position as a premier business destination
Published on 23/01/2026
» BANGKOK – 22 January 2026 – One Bangkok is pleased to announce Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as the inaugural anchor tenant of One Bangkok Tower 2. The relocation, SMBC’s first local office move in over a decade, is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. SMBC is the Japanese financial institution with the longest operational history in Thailand from 1952. It continues to reinforce its vital role in strengthening Japanese-Thai economic relations and supporting both local and Japanese businesses, whilst demonstrating leadership in advancing the Thai economy and driving sustainable growth in alignment with the nation’s “Thailand 4.0” initiative. The initiative aims to transform the economy through advanced technology, innovation, and sustainability across industries.
Bumrungrad launches weight management solution amid health crisis
Published on 22/01/2026
» Bumrungrad International Hospital reveals alarming facts about excess weight and obesity among Thais, highlighting the enormous economic losses faced by the country as a result. Nearly 50% of the Thai population is overweight, with the prevalence continuing to rise — signalling that Thailand is entering a society burdened by obesity faster and more severely than expected. While the majority of individuals struggle to achieve long-term weight loss, Bumrungrad International Hospital offers a comprehensive range of weight management solutions delivered by specialist physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. These personalised treatment programmes are tailored to each individual and place Bumrungrad among the world’s early pioneers in integrated weight management, combining Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) — an innovative minimally invasive gastric suturing technique — with pharmacological therapy. The hospital emphasises that effective prevention of obesity-related diseases requires safe, medically supervised weight control, alongside sustainable lifestyle modifications encompassing nutrition, physical activity, medication and advanced medical interventions.
Enforcement of rules against open burning stepped up
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Pollution Control Department has ordered stepped-up surveillance of open burning as the seasonal risk of haze and dust pollution rises, according to director-general Surin Worakitthamrong.
Slow-burn incense used to start deniable, illegal cane fires
Makkawan Wannakul, Published on 18/01/2026
» CHAIYAPHUM - Sugar farmers are using bundled incense sticks as slow starters to illegally burn off cane trash in their fields when they are not there in a ploy to deny accountability for the resulting increase in air pollution.
Ministries unite to promote Thai herbs, targeting B2bn in value
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2026
» Five ministries are creating a strategic plan to promote Thai traditional herbs globally, targeting at least 2 billion baht of economic value.
Shangri-La Bangkok marks Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Horse,
Published on 08/01/2026
» Shangri-La Bangkok offers guests a selection of auspicious goodies to celebrate and welcome the prosperous Chinese New Year 2026, Year of the Horse. Available from Jan 12 until Feb 22, 2026.