Bangkok: Concerns about the timing of water consumption affecting kidney health have been addressed by Dr. Bongkot Suratchaikul, a nephrologist at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital’s Kidney Institute. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Suratchaikul clarified that there is no evidence suggesting that drinking plain or cold water before or between meals has any negative impact on kidney function. While some studies

Bangkok: Daily arrests of individuals attempting to illegally cross the border into Thailand are becoming a regular occurrence. Thais who were deceived into opening mule accounts have met with Thai soldiers, expressing relief and happiness to return home. According to Thai News Agency, authorities have issued warnings to the public about the dangers of accepting job offers through social media

Bangkok: A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) has reaffirmed their commitment to dismantling call center networks operating in Cambodia. According to Thai News Agency, the TCSD had already identified 62 operational bases and shared this information with Cambodian authorities, yet no significant progress has been reported. Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwpaen, Deputy Inspector-General of

Khao lak: Flash floods from the Lak and Khao Ton mountain ranges inundated tourist areas in the Khao Lak area of Phang Nga Province, severely damaging the economic sector. On October 22, 2015, reporters reported that flash floods from the Khao Lak-Khao Ton mountain range inundated communities and tourist areas in Khao Lak Village No. 7, Khuk Khak Subdistrict, Takua

Bangkok: A recent discussion has raised questions about the relationship between spicy food consumption and the risk of liver cancer, particularly concerning the notion that eating spicy food increases the risk of dying from liver cancer by 20%. According to Thai News Agency, this claim lacks scientific grounding, as the real concern lies with the toxin aflatoxin, not the spiciness

Chanthaburi: The much-anticipated Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia in Chanthaburi Province has faced unexpected delays, with the official announcement of the meeting’s results originally scheduled for 6:00 PM yet to be made. Media outlets continue to monitor the venue, eagerly awaiting the release of the official outcomes. According to Thai News Agency, today’s JBC meeting featured

Chonburi: DSI arrests another suspect in a transnational scam that lured victims to work in the Philippines. The Investigative, Tracing, and Intelligence Center arrested Ms. Pennapa, a suspect under Criminal Court arrest warrant No. 1798/2568 dated March 15, 2025, for the offense of “colluding by agreement of two or more persons to commit human trafficking,” on Koh Larn, Na Kluea

Chiang mai: Okra, commonly recognized for its slimy texture, has recently garnered attention for the health benefits of its “mucus,” which is essentially a form of soluble dietary fiber. Dr. Pitthaporn Wattanawitwat, an endocrinologist at the Sripathana Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, highlights the significant role dietary fiber plays in maintaining a healthy body. According to Thai News