Recently, obesity has reached alarming levels in Thailand, where 32 % of the population is overweight, pushing the country at the 2 nd place in terms of obesity after Malaysia which is at 44 %. At this current rate of… Continue Reading
Thailand has experienced successful economic development but there are still problems of poverty and inequality in the country. Although Thailand’s GDP should be high enough to remove poverty, there are still approximately 10% of the population living below the… Continue Reading
Teenage pregnancy is a serious issue in Thailand. Thailand’s teenage pregnancy rate is the highest in the South East Asia. Although the overall birth rate in Thailand is falling, the adolescent pregnancy rate is still high. Based on the… Continue Reading
Over the past years, the Thai government did not invest a lot in education, but instead positioned itself as a hub for low-cost labour. But fortunately the government has began to put emphasis on educational reform as of recent months.… Continue Reading
Although the World Health Organization has claimed Thailand of having “a long and successful history of health development,” the country is barely straggling along to maintain the current level of comprehensive care. Thailand was under a healthcare crisis before… Continue Reading
Flooding occurs year round in Thailand. But it is even more serious during monsoon season. This specific natural disaster brings adverse effects to the people, infrastructure and economy of Thailand. Recently, the continuous and heavy rainstorm in Thailand has created… Continue Reading
On May 23, Thailand restricted the use of banned herbicides, such as paraquat, to its exports of more than 30 other countries. Interestingly enough, recent research shows that a high level of persistent organic pollutants (POP) and herbicides are strongly… Continue Reading
Lanta Animal Welfare is one of our main charity partner. This non-profit is based in Southern Thai island Koh Lanta and has been helping animals for the past decade. This non-profit was founded by Junie Kovacs in 2005. She… Continue Reading
On the night of April 30, 2018, four children fell from the fourth story balcony. They all saw their life flash before their eyes. Some made it, some did not. The four children were placed into intense care… Continue Reading
In Chulalongkorn University, one of the very few animal hospital located in Bangkok, they see/treat damaged and harmed animals of all kind. Turtles specifically have been deemed to have it the worst. In the past year, more than… Continue Reading