Obesity rise plateaus in developed nations and accelerates in developing nations
Analysis of global populations shows that the obesity trajectory is not uniform across countries. by Thai researchers from Mahidol University participating in the NCD-RisC network
An international expert statement spanning 22 countries reviews links among food systems, cardiometabolic health and the Sustainable Development Goals. It advocates plant-forward traditional diets rich in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and spices, with meat used sparingly.
The multicentre survey analysed 604 patients from 25 Thai hospitals between December 2023 and March 2024. SSRIs accounted for 70.2% of prescriptions, followed by TCAs at 13.9% and trazodone at 12.7%. The most common diagnoses were depressive disorders (55.0%), substance use disorders (15.2%) and psychotic disorders (13.7%). Clinicians cited limited availability (21.9%), reimbursement arrangements (36.3%) and patient finances (33.9%) as prescribing constraints.
A post hoc analysis of the DEN-301 placebo arm followed 30,620.6 person-years, identifying 560 virologically confirmed dengue cases among 9,698 febrile illnesses; 142 cases, or 25.4%, were hospitalized.
A 20-year-old man on automated peritoneal dialysis developed vague abdominal symptoms, weight loss and declining ultrafiltration. Repeated dialysate cultures, acid-fast staining and molecular tests were negative despite mononuclear-predominant leukocytosis. Contrast CT identified peritoneal nodules, CT peritoneography showed a trapped dialysate pocket, and targeted biopsy demonstrated necrotising granulomatous inflammation. Tissue culture grew M. kansasii resistant to rifampicin, moxifloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
HITAP reviewed 278 HTA capacity-strengthening activities in 25 countries from 2010 to mid-2025. Asia accounted for 151 activities and 128 engagements were programmatic rather than ad hoc. Knowledge sharing represented 26% and research or project collaboration 21%. Among 11 African partner countries, only three had programmatic engagement, accounting for 30 activities.
Morphology combined with ITS, LSU, rpb2 and β-tub phylogenies distinguished Nigropunctata pseudohydei as a new species and confirmed the first Thai record of N. complanata.
Thai researchersZaw Lin Tun · Digvijayini Bundhun · Kevin D. Hyde
An eight-country perspective argues that telemedicine, wearables and home sensors, augmented AI and mobile health can distribute expertise, observe symptoms between visits and support self-management, particularly where neurologists are scarce. Impact depends on infrastructure, interoperability, workforce, governance and equity-first hybrid care, not devices alone.
DJC6219 and NK62157 were isolated from municipal wastewater and characterised through host-range assays, electron microscopy, stability, multiplicity-of-infection optimisation, growth kinetics and genomics.
The authors review challenges in estimating preventable AMR burden and advocate explicit counterfactuals, confounding control and principled combination of individual studies.
Thai researchersCherry Lim · Sue J. Lee · Yin Mo · Ben S. Cooper
Ten Asia-Pacific experts developed 11 consensus statements on mild traumatic brain injury and use of GFAP/UCH-L1 within 12 hours. Final agreement was 90-100%, emphasizing biomarkers as adjuncts while clinical assessment and locally available imaging remain central.
RGD-functionalized cannabidiol lipid nanoparticles increased cellular uptake threefold and in-vitro BBB transport by 65%, while reducing inflammatory and oxidative markers. In a preclinical Alzheimer's model, cognition, Aβ/tau pathology, metabolism and gut-barrier indicators improved. The findings are promising but not evidence in patients.
Researchers used the UNDRR Stop Disasters online game with students, water professionals and community members in Thailand and Malaysia. A post-game survey of 35 participants found high enjoyment, lively interaction and perceived reinforcement of declarative flood-management knowledge.
Thailand-affiliated bibliographic records. These are not full analyses; they are ordered by Impact Signal and should be verified against the original source.
Development and Preliminary Evaluation of the Digital Learning Innovation for Strengthening Society (DLISS): A Culturally Grounded Learning Intervention for Promoting Sufficiency Economy Morality Among Youth in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces
Adolescents
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kasetchai Laeheem · Punya Tepsing
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Sustaining Heritage Communities: The Roles of Cultural Capital, Dynamic Capabilities, and Cultural Innovation Ability
Societies
Thailand-affiliated authors
Hao Liang · Anan Pongtornkulpanich
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan · Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Age- and sex-related variation in ChatGPT-4o HPV vaccine recommendation style: A fixed-prompt audit
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Thailand-affiliated authors
Nutthaporn Chandeying · Therdpong Thongseiratch
Institutions
Navamindradhiraj University · Mahidol University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Towards Neuroinclusive Public Parks: A Theory-Informed Wayfinding Framework for Landscape Design Practice
Architecture
Thailand-affiliated authors
Pattamon Selanon · Akarawit Sapsangthong
Institutions
Thammasat University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
From Human-Guided to Generative Knowledge Discovery: A Reflexive Human-AI Ecology Framework for the Age of Generative AI
Association between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Prevalent Depressive Symptoms among Secondary School Students in Thailand
PSU Medical Journal
Thailand-affiliated authors
Jarusrawee La-ongnual · Wit Wichaidit
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Institutional Assurance, Innovation Environment, and Ecological Sustainability of Inbound Tourism: The Trade-Cost Channel
Research in Ecology
Thailand-affiliated authors
Rongjun Huang · Chonlavit Sutunyarak
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Product development for construction from rigid polyurethane foam waste
Results in Engineering
Thailand-affiliated authors
WICHAIN SOMMANAWAT · Surasak Niyompanitpattana
Institutions
Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Urban Green Spaces, Ecotourism, and Sustainable City Planning: A Governance Perspective
Theory and Practice in Social Studies
Thailand-affiliated authors
Min Liu · Yejin Kim
Institutions
Thaksin University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Constructing collective identity through Theravāda Buddhism: religious memory, monastic authority, and sacred infrastructure among the Bulang community in Southwest China
Frontiers in Sociology
Thailand-affiliated authors
Yan Wenen · Yaoping Liu
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Traditional Local Dress and the Promotion of “Malayness” in the Southern Border Provinces of Thailand
วารสารศิลปศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์
Thailand-affiliated authors
Munirah Yamirudeng · Abdonloh Khreeda-oh
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Environmental Engineering
The CMIP6-downscaled CORDEX-Southeast Asia (SEA) ensemble: evaluation and benchmarking for megacities of SEA
Geoscientific model development
Thailand-affiliated authors
Jerasorn Santisirisomboon
Institutions
Ramkhamhaeng University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Factors Affecting the Emotional Intelligence of Children in Early Childhood in Thailand
Suranaree Journal of Social Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kullachat Pantuworakul · Mesa Nuansri
Institutions
Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Technology-enhanced Simulation for Developing Nursing Competencies and Digital Intelligence
The Electronic Journal of e-Learning
Thailand-affiliated authors
Prakob Koraneekij · Sresuda Wongwiseskul
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University · Suan Dusit University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Multi-Party Governance of Older Adult Care and Implications for Gerontological Social Work in Central China
Journal of Population and Social Studies
Thailand-affiliated authors
Peng Li · Chokchai Suttawet
Institutions
Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Association between short-form video media use and inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and oppositional defiant symptoms in Thai preschool children
BMC Public Health
Thailand-affiliated authors
Krittisak Anuroj · Vasini Aroonkamonsri
Institutions
Srinakharinwirot University · ChiangRai Prachanukroh Hospital
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Exploring External Influences on Women’s Entrepreneurial Intention: Evidence from Women-Owned Restaurant Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Northeastern Thailand
Suranaree Journal of Social Science
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chanikan Suparsuk · Wannapa Naburana
Institutions
Suranaree University of Technology
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Environmental Learning Pathways to Pro-Environmental Intentions and Reported Behaviors Among Indigenous Youth in Thailand: A Mixed-Methods Study
Sustainability
Thailand-affiliated authors
Sukanya Sereenonchai · Noppol Arunrat
Institutions
Mahidol University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Sustainable Learning Through Outcome-Based Online Education
Ubiquitous Learning An International Journal
Thailand-affiliated authors
Xichang Huang · Yuan‐Cheng Chang
Institutions
Dhurakij Pundit University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOL USE VERSUS EXPERT-LED INSTRUCTION IN PRECLINICAL MEDICAL EDUCATION: A CROSSSECTIONAL SURVEY OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE, PERCEPTIONS, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
