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Children of migrant labourers need govt assistance, says researcher

A Chulalongkorn University researcher has called for government measures to assist the children of migrant labourers.Premjai Vungsiripisal presented her work on the vulnerabilities of migrant children’s health situation at the National Conference on Migrant Health late last month, aiming to push for relevant policies or ...

The Nation Reporter

Bangkok authorities aim to remove sugary soft drinks from schools

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration says it’s working to make all Bangkok schools soda-free (sugary drinks).The Nation reports that the BMA’s Permanent Secretary is consulting with municipal and district offices in an effort to improve the health of the city’s school children and protect them from ...

Thailand ranks a strong 6th for health security

Thailand has been ranked sixth among 195 countries providing the strongest health security, according to research by John Hopkins University, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.This was announced at the Global Health Security Agenda Steering Group Meeting on November 13 at the office of the ...

The Nation Reporter

Senior monk among NHRC prize winners

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has named Phra Alongkot Tikkapanyo, a winner of its 2019 Human Rights award.The renowned abbot from Wat Phrabatnampu in Lop Buri province, is being recognised for promoting economic, social and cultural rights through his 20 years of providing care ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Schools seen playing important role in curbing rapid rise in diabetes

There has been a 27 per cent increase in diabetes among Thai youth but the efforts of Sweet Enough Network in Saraburi province have been successful in reducing sugar consumption in schools in the province to eight teaspoons per day.“According to a study by Chulalongkorn ...

The Nation Reporter

Doc warns teen phone addicts

A growing number of youngsters, especially university students, are suffering “trigger finger” and other muscle-related problems as the time they spend on smartphones increases.At risk are those who use phones for prolonged periods, bending their necks and elbows and tapping fingers on screens to text ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

How Far Will Thailand’s Cannabis Green Gold Rush Go

Despite its stigma in much of Southeast Asia, a new law in Thailand allowing for the research and development of medical cannabis. Blazing a path for the crop’s production and opening new economic opportunities.Thailand made headlines all over the world last December when it became ...

Building the best health plan

Naris Sakdapolrak, a retired engineer aged 72, had been diagnosed with mitral regurgitation, a heart problem whose remedy costs could reach millions of baht at private hospitals. So he decided to use his medical treatment rights under universal healthcare coverage, better known as the “gold ...

Oranan Paweewun

Public Health Ministry launches anti-depression campaign to mark National Mental Health Week

In a move to mark National Mental Health Week (November 1 to 7), Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul along with his deputy Satit Pitutacha and the Department of Mental Health launched a campaign called “Thai Public Health No One Left Behind”.The aim of the ...

The Nation Reporter

Access to Free Education and Healthcare Far From Equal, Expert Says

Despite being officially “free of charge,” education and universal healthcare in Thailand are still out of reach for many, an economist argued in a new book released earlier this week.Teachers and doctors are still mostly concentrated in Bangkok and major cities, leaving students and patients ...

Pravit Rojanaphruk

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