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PM2.5 levels ease slightly in Bangkok, but several districts stay elevated

December 21, 2025

Bangkok’s 7am PM2.5 average was 37.3 µg/m³, with Sathon the highest at 47.7 µg/m³, prompting mask and outdoor-activity warnings.

PM2.5 levels rise in Bangkok, health warning issued

December 17, 2025

PM2.5 pollution exceeds safe limits in Bangkok, with areas like Sathorn and Bang Rak showing high levels. Health advisory urges residents to wear masks.

Thailand promotes GWS 2026 as new economic engine, targets 10 bn baht in value

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2025

Thailand is set to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket. The event will showcase Thailand’s wellness industry, offering new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors in the global health tourism market.

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.

Mask up: PM2.5 pollution blankets Bangkok, with Sathorn severely affected

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2025

Air quality worsened across Bangkok as PM2.5 climbed sharply, with Sathorn most affected and the whole city moving into the orange health-risk zone.

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.