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88% of Thais exceed daily sodium intake, government introduces 'salt tax' to combat health risks

February 18, 2026

A new health survey reveals that 88% of Thais consume more sodium than recommended, prompting the introduction of a salt tax to reduce intake and prevent chronic diseases.

Border hospitals face refugee care funding crunch as Tak seeks 72m baht

February 16, 2026

Tak expects to spend more than 70 million baht a year on medical care and the public health system for three refugee camps housing nearly 50,000 people.

Thailand launches Wellness Hub drive for global top five

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026

Thailand is reframing wellness travel as a long-term health investment, bringing public and private partners together to expand preventative, personalised wellbeing experiences.

What Thailand's Cannabis Regulatory Reversal Tells Us About Treatment Needs

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2026

When Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis in June 2022, the move was framed as a progressive pivot toward medical innovation and agricultural opportunity.

Thailand Faces National Health Crisis as Sodium Intake Hits Double Recommended Limit

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2026

Health authorities propose a "Salty Tax" and new food benchmarks as data reveals 22 million Thais suffer from NCDs linked to excessive salt consumption

Bangkok faces health risks as PM 2.5 levels surge across all districts

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026

Public, especially at-risk groups, is advised to wear protective masks, limit strenuous outdoor activities, and monitor for symptoms like coughing and breathing difficulty.

Bangkok faces poor air quality as PM2.5 levels rise above safe limits

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026

Due to potential health impacts, residents are advised to wear N95 masks, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and take extra precautions for vulnerable groups like children and elderly.

Gift Fertility launches ‘North Park’ IVF clinic with advanced, accessible care

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026

Gift Fertility opens its ‘North Park’ IVF clinic, offering advanced and accessible fertility care with personalised solutions for family-building.

Thai FDA warns on unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026

Thai Food and Drug Administration is taking legal action against the manufacturer and has advised consumers to be cautious when purchasing or using the product.

Gen Z’s Wellness Revolution: From Fitness Focus to Substance Abstinence

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026

In today’s rapidly changing world, Generation Z is quietly redefining what it means to live a healthy life. This generation—made up of teenagers and young adults born from the late 1990s through the early 2010s—places strong importance on fitness, mental well-being, and balanced living.

Thailand screens 1,700 passengers for Nipah virus; three hospitals put on standby

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026

Thailand has screened more than 1,700 air passengers arriving from Kolkata, India, for Nipah virus, with no positive cases found so far, the Ministry of Public Health said. The Department of Medical Services has also instructed Rajavithi, Lerdsin and Nopparat Rajathanee hospitals to prepare isolation facilities and specialist teams in case suspected or confirmed patients are detected.

Severe haze blankets city as PM2.5 reaches orange-level health risk