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Air quality improves in Bangkok with PM2.5 levels within safe limits
Air quality improves in Bangkok with PM2.5 levels within safe limits
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2025
Bangkok's air quality improved with PM2.5 levels staying within safe limits across all areas, with average concentration at 37.5 µg/m³, showing a downward trend in dust levels on Friday (December 5).Over 10 million Thais affected by PM 2.5 dust, with severe health impacts
Over 10 million Thais affected by PM 2.5 dust, with severe health impacts
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2025
In 2023, over 10 million Thais suffered from PM 2.5 dust, with respiratory, skin, and eye systems hit hardest. Expert warns of increased lung cancer risks from repeated PM 2.5 exposureThailand promotes GWS 2026 as new economic engine, targets 10 bn baht in value
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.Experts urge health ecosystem as NCDs cost Thai economy US$6m a year
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
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.Mask up: PM2.5 pollution blankets Bangkok, with Sathorn severely affected
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
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
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.