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Thailand 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.Kor Khor 43 rice a healthier choice for diabetics, says Public Health Minister
Kor Khor 43 rice a healthier choice for diabetics, says Public Health Minister
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025
Thailand’s Kor Khor 43 rice has been identified as a healthier option for people with diabetes, as it converts to sugar in the bloodstream at a significantly lower rate—just 55% compared to 87% for regular rice.