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Ministry orders 50% WFH for Bangkok civil servants as PM2.5 exceeds standards
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2025
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment orders at least 50% of Bangkok civil servants to work from home as pollution levels rise to orange and red, exceeding standards across multiple areas and posing health risks.
Experts urge health ecosystem as NCDs cost Thai economy US$6m a year
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2025
NCDs kill 400,000 Thais a year and cost over US$6m, or 2.2% of GDP, driving 86% of premature labour exits and spurring calls for a health-first ecosystem.
WHO warns of severe shortage of GLP-1 weight-loss injections as demand surges
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2025
WHO warns that fewer than 10% of people needing GLP-1 weight-loss injections can access them, urging fairer global distribution amid soaring demand.
SUNDS: Hidden danger that strikes without warning during sleep
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
SUNDS is a form of acute heart failure that occurs during sleep, primarily caused by a congenital abnormality in the heart’s electrical system, combined with triggers such as potassium deficiency and a lack of vitamin B1.
DEEP LISTENING SUMMIT: 170+ ORGANIZATIONS UNLOCKING WELLNESS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Thailand's "Month of Listening" culminated in a Summit, driving deep listening as a national agenda. Over 170 organizations shared lessons on fostering empathy and resilience.
Top 5 wellness industries: Global number 1 trend for next 5 years
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
Global wellness economy, now exceeding US$6.8 trillion, is projected to grow 7.6% annually, driven by high demand across five expanding sectors.
3 key future trends set to transform Thai healthcare: ATMPs, xenotransplantation, and AI
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Thailand’s healthcare future will be driven by ATMPs, xenotransplantation, and medical AI. These innovations aim to tackle the nation’s health crisis and enhance well-being.
BDMS Launches Proton Therapy: Thailand’s Private Sector First
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Thailand’s BDMS is establishing the Bangkok Proton Center, introducing advanced cancer care technology to the private sector in collaboration with Japan.