Bangkok Launches New Effort to Address Health Impacts of Extreme Heat
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
The initiative will use heat, health and vulnerability data to identify high-risk communities and guide targeted measures to reduce heat-related health risks
PM2.5 engulfs 39 provinces as northern Thailand enters critical stage
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
PM2.5 levels exceeded the safety standard in 39 provinces on April 14, with northern Thailand facing critical air pollution, according to the government’s air pollution centre.
Health networks urge government to return cannabis to Category 5 narcotics list amid rising health concerns
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Health networks demand a review of cannabis policy, calling for it to be reclassified as a Category 5 narcotic after significant health issues arise from the policy's implementation.
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 exposure
Voluntary health assessments a good way to defuse conflicts: NHC
MONDAY, AUGUST 01, 2016
SUCCESSFUL examples of implementing the new health impact assessment (HIA) procedures in Lamphun have shown it is a good tool for encouraging people to find the truth and reduce conflict over development projects, the National Health Commission (NHC) has