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Pranangklao Hospital Successfully Performs First Mechanical Thrombectomy, Expanding Advanced Stroke Treatment in Thailand
Pranangklao Hospital in Nonthaburi, Thailand, has successfully treated its first stroke patient using Mechanical Thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots from blocked arteries in the brain. The milestone, achieved on October 7, 2026, through collaboration between multidisciplinary medical teams from Pranangklao Hospital and Pathum Thani Hospital, marks an important advancement in acute ischemic stroke treatment and aims to improve access to specialized stroke care across Thailand’s Health Region 4.
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WHO Issues First Global Guidelines on Childhood and Adolescent Obesity as Cases Reach 170 Million Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for managing obesity in children and adolescents, responding to a growing public health challenge that now affects approximately 170 million young people worldwide. With obesity prevalence among children and adolescents quadrupling since 1990, WHO is calling for stronger healthcare systems, evidence-based treatment and long-term support that prioritizes healthy eating, physical activity, behavioral change and mental well-being over medication or surgery as first-line interventions.
WHO Issues New Guidance to Prevent Heat Related Illness at Mass Gatherings
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance aimed at helping governments and event organizers prevent and manage heat-related illness at large sporting, religious and cultural gatherings, as rising temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events create growing risks for spectators, participants, volunteers and workers.
Thailand Shines on Asia Travel List with Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Lanta and Phuket Among 20 Must-Visit Destinations
Thailand has reinforced its appeal as one of Asia’s most diverse travel destinations, with four Thai locations Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Lanta and Phuket appearing on a “20 Places in Asia You Need to Visit at Least Once” list attributed to travel platform Passports & Preemies. Bangkok secured the No. 2 position, while Chiang Mai ranked No. 3, placing two Thai destinations among the top three.
Ayutthaya Halloween Night Run 2026 Brings a 6K Haunted Run to Thailand’s Ancient Capital
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand Halloween takes on a distinctly Thai twist this year as the “Ayutthaya Halloween Night Run 2026” invites runners and thrill-seekers to brave a six-kilometer haunted course at Thung Hantra in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya on October 31, 2026. The event combines a night run with Thai-inspired ghost experiences, live entertainment, a costume contest, food stalls and 10 scare zones along the route.
From Chronic Kidney Disease to “Self-Mastery”: H.E.A.T. Congress Highlights the Power of Daily Health Decisions
A 68-year-old man had taken his prescribed medications consistently for a decade, yet his chronic kidney disease continued to progress. His experience became a powerful case study at the 10th H.E.A.T. International Congress on Wellness Management 2026, where Dr. Patana Teng-umnuay highlighted a broader message: medical treatment matters, but long-term health is also shaped by what people do every day.
Siam Piwat Invests THB 10 Billion in ICONPHUKET, New Southern Thailand Landmark Set for 2029
Siam Piwat is making its first major expansion beyond Bangkok with a THB 10 billion (approximately US$300 million) investment in “ICONPHUKET,” a new retail, attraction and entertainment destination scheduled to open in Phuket in 2029. The project aims to become a new global landmark for Southern Thailand while connecting the economic, cultural and tourism potential of all 14 southern provinces to international audiences.