October 20, 2025

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 and asbestos. According to Thai News Agency, the carcinogenic risk

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 Thai News Agency, Ms. Supamas Isaraphakdi was assigned by Prime

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 the Department of Information and MFA Spokesperson, stated that the

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 Krabi Provincial Public Health Office, along with medical personnel from

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 Agency, urinary incontinence, medically referred to as ‘urinary incontinence (UI),’

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 to promote “traditional Thai clothing” as a world cultural heritage.

Thai Army Commander Monitors Landmine Clearance, Readies Land Handover

Sa kaeo: The Commander of Thailand’s First Army Area, Lt. Gen. Worayot Luangsuwan, visited the Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province today to oversee landmine clearance and prepare to return de-mined land to residents. According to Thai News Agency, the commander monitored operations in Ban Nong Chan, Khok Sung district, before heading to Ban Nong Ya Kaew to hand over

Phuket Kicks Off Vegetarian Festival with Ko Teng Pole Raising

Phuket: Today in Phuket Province marks the first day of the Vegetarian Festival, an ancient tradition that has been passed down for generations. Many people want to visit Phuket during this time because, in addition to admiring its natural beauty, they will also experience the power of faith and the beautiful culture of this tradition. According to Thai News Agency,