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Poor dietary choices burden Thai healthcare, cut economic growth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/05/2025
» The Department of Health Promotion (DHPS) has raised concerns over the nation’s dietary habits, highlighting the risk of Thais picking up non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to excessive consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods.
Brave whistleblower uncovers pharma scam
Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/03/2025
» In an extraordinary act of courage, Ms Patchani Phunsuk, a whistleblower at the heart of a pharmaceutical corruption scandal, has helped uncover a criminal network that misused taxpayer-funded drugs to enrich a select few while jeopardising public health.
'Arrests coming' in hospital case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has confirmed arrest warrants will be issued this month for those involved in corruption related to the procurement and distribution of medicine at the Veterans General Hospital.
Patients in Lop Buri questioned about hospital drug scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/03/2025
» Police are questioning dozens of patients who live in Lop Buri about their alleged involvement in a drug and medical supply corruption scandal at the Veterans General Hospital (VGH) in Bangkok.
Govt urges extra caution amid hot conditions
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is urging all members of the public to take precautions against the searing heat which is expected to linger for the next couple of weeks, after reports of two deaths over the past two days due to suspected heatstroke.
Thai sweet tooth still poses a risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2024
» Thais consume about 23 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is almost four times higher than the sugar intake standard, says Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Kids urged to curb sugar intake
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/10/2022
» The Department of Health has warned people, especially children, to reduce their intake of sugary drinks after learning that a quarter of youths aged six to 24 years consume them regularly.
Novices get advice about fighting flab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2022
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has introduced a food and health programme at Phra Pariyatti Dhamma General Education Schools nationwide after finding almost one-quarter of novices were overweight.
Lisa Blackpink puts roti sai mai in spotlight
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2022
» AYUTTHAYA: Vendors of roti sai mai have hailed Thai superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban for posting a video that has created major buzz about their sweet snacks.
Dentists aim to dispel oral health misconceptions
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/06/2022
» 'Bad dental health, poor appetite" is an old saying by King Rama IX which may sound very general yet well reflects the dental health situation of people in rural areas observed by the late King on his visits to the provinces.