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Asia's Chronic Disease Crisis Starts in Childhood. Can Schools Help Fix It?
Asia's Chronic Disease Crisis Starts in Childhood. Can Schools Help Fix It?
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Non-communicable diseases already account for the vast majority of deaths across the Asia-Pacific region. AIA argues the fight against that burden must start in the classroom — and its Healthiest Schools programme is now four years into testing that theoryHealth Ministry revives bill to shield children from junk-food marketing
Health Ministry revives bill to shield children from junk-food marketing
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Draft law seeks to curb HFSS food and drink marketing to Thai children as obesity and NCD risks rise nationwideHealth wake-up call — Active citizens urged to fight Thailand’s NCD crisis
Health wake-up call — Active citizens urged to fight Thailand’s NCD crisis
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Thailand faces a rising NCD crisis driving 70% of deaths and 1.6 trillion baht in losses, prompting calls for active cities and citizensThailand Faces National Health Crisis as Sodium Intake Hits Double Recommended Limit
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 consumptionExperts 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.Rising Non-Communicable Diseases: Thailand's major health crisis
Rising Non-Communicable Diseases: Thailand's major health crisis
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2025
Nearly half of Thais are overweight or obese. Noncommunicable diseases are rising, with many unaware they have diabetes or high blood pressure.Thailand's Health Challenge: High Blood Pressure Is Leading Cause of Outpatient Visits
Thailand's Health Challenge: High Blood Pressure Is Leading Cause of Outpatient Visits
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2025
New report on the 'Gold Card' scheme reveals chronic conditions dominate Thai healthcare, with over 176 million annual visits and high rates of infectious gut diseases1,000 Thais die of NCDs per day, govt urged to encourage exercise
1,000 Thais die of NCDs per day, govt urged to encourage exercise
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
NHSO urges govt to subsidise fitness fees as 1,000 Thais die daily from NCDs, calling for exercise campaigns and lifestyle change policies.Bangkok residents have higher NCDs rates than national average
Bangkok residents have higher NCDs rates than national average
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2025
The Ministry of Public Health is set to promote the "Count Carbs, Improve Health" policy to enhance nutrition awareness and reduce the risk of NCDs in urban populations.Thailand pushes NCDs law as over 1,000 die daily from chronic diseases
Thailand pushes NCDs law as over 1,000 die daily from chronic diseases
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025
Thailand sees over 1,000 daily deaths from NCDs. Health Ministry advances draft law and launches 'Slim Down, Stop NCDs' campaign to cut risks.