From 22 to 24 April 2025, the Regional Laboratory on Urban Governance for Health and Well-being (RL-UGHW), in collaboration with Khon Kaen University, the Department of Health, and with support…
In partnership with Khon Kaen University, RL-UGHW conducted a workshop for Thai health officials on 4th April 2025. Organised by the Ministry of Public Health and WHO Thailand Country Office,…
28 March 2025 —
The first World Health Organization (WHO) Award Ceremony for Healthy Cities in the WHO South-East Asia Region was conducted virtually on 28th March 2025, bringing together…
Thailand’s battle with PM 2.5—fine particulate matter known for its serious health implications—has garnered significant attention from government bodies, research institutes, and international organizations. With contributions from a variety of…
The Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 highlights health promotion as a transformative pathway to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Co-hosted by leading health organisations, the event gathered health professionals and…
In the group photo are Assoc Prof Panit Pujinda, director of RL-UGHW, Vichit Chitwiset, mayor of the Bansuan Municipality, Watchaphon Paritsutkul, mayor of the Sadao Municipality, Dr Thiti Saweangthum, deputy…
1 in 6 of us are persons with disabilities. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the world’s population – experience disability…
In today’s world, where businesses and development projects can have far-reaching effects on communities, the need for responsible decision-making has never been greater. A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is a…
South Sukhumvit (Phra Khanong-Bang Na) was once the suburb of old communities. Now, developers are touting it as the southern downtown and the gateway of Bangkok. Projects are underway to…
World Health Organization South-East Asia (WHO SEARO) has awarded four Thai cities – Bangkok, Sadao, Bansuan, and Klongchaun – for their progress towards becoming WHO Healthy Cities.
Dr…
Born in Phetchaburi, Phorn is unable to return home because nobody is there anymore. She ends up living on the street in Bangkok, collecting discarded items and sleeping in an…
The Smart City can be a solution to the phenomenon of urban aging, according to a seminar at Chulalongkorn University.
“Thailand has already entered an aged society since…