Month: October 2025

‘Half-Half Plus’ Registration Opens, Sees Massive First-Day Demand

Bangkok: The first-day registration for Thailand’s “Half-Half Plus” co-payment stimulus scheme saw overwhelming public demand, quickly filling most available slots. Registration, which is open from October 20 to 26 via the Paotang app, saw approximately 17.5 million of the 20 million slots filled within the first five hours of opening.

Consuming Salted Fish Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, WHO Confirms

Bangkok: The Sure Before Share Center has reviewed findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) and confirmed that salted fish has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) since 2012. This places salted fish in the same risk category as tobacco

Vegetarian Festival 2025 Commences at Wat Boromrachakanchanaphisek Anusorn

Nonthaburi: The Vegetarian Festival 2025 has officially begun at Wat Boromrachakanchanaphisek Anusorn, also known as Wat Leng Noei Yi 2. The festival was inaugurated by Ms. Supamas Isaraphakdi, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, who invited the public to participate in making merit, practicing Dhamma, and meditating. According to

Another Thai Body Recovered in Gaza; One Still Missing

Bangkok: Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Monday confirmed the recovery of the body of an additional Thai national who died following the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, with efforts ongoing to locate the one remaining missing person. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of

Pickup Truck Driver Faces Charges for Blocking Emergency Vehicle in Krabi

Krabi: Provincial public health officials, along with staff from Plai Phraya Hospital, have filed a complaint against a pickup truck driver accused of blocking an emergency vehicle on two charges: obstructing an officer and defamation of an officer while on duty. According to Thai News Agency, legal officers from the

Understanding Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Bangkok: Urinary incontinence, often misunderstood as just an inconvenience, is a significant health concern affecting many individuals, particularly older women. This condition involves the involuntary leakage of urine, which can occur during activities that exert pressure on the bladder such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising. According to Thai News

Minister of Culture Advocates Wearing Traditional Thai Clothing for Loi Krathong

Bangkok: “Sabida” visits the Textile Museum and invites people to wear traditional Thai clothing to float krathongs. The Minister of Culture visited the Textile Museum and invited Thai people to “wear traditional Thai clothing to Loi Krathong” to continue the royal initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, who is preparing