Background Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim, upper-middle-income country where approximately 10% of the population consumes alcohol, yet heavy episodic drinking is common among drinkers. Despite multiple excise duty reforms between 2000 a…
The integrated effects of biochar and humate on soil nutrient status, shoot nutrient accumulation, and grain composition and quality remain underexplored. This field study evaluated four treatments—control, rice husk biochar (RHB; 15 t/ha),…
Background Zoonotic malaria caused by Plasmodium knowlesi poses a growing threat to malaria elimination. In Thailand, Ranong Province reports the highest incidence nationally, yet the role of long-tailed macaques ( Macaca fascicularis ) as …
Journal
Wellcome Open Research
Thai researchers
Pyae Linn Aung · Sirasate Bantuchai · Jetsumon Sattabongkot
ABSTRACT The global spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a major challenge to tuberculosis control programs, particularly in resource-limited settings where access to rapid molecular drug-susceptibility testing is lim…
Curcuma subgen. Ecomatae comprises several morphologically similar taxa whose delimitation requires careful evaluation of character combinations and intraspecific variation. Botanical surveys across Southwestern Thailand revealed six geogra…
Emerging infectious diseases threaten global health security, particularly where integrated human-animal-environment surveillance is limited. In May 2021, Chad reported an influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreak in the Abéché Health District …
Journal
Sahelian Journal of Responsible One Health
Thai researchers
Madina Hadjer · Fatimé Abdelrazack · Mahamat Ali Bolti · Mahamat Fayiz Abakar
In Thailand, physicians and pharmacists have distinct professional roles; however, their responsibilities are closely interconnected. Effective communication between these professionals is crucial, as conflicts in their communication can ad…
This study developed DESS-C, a caregiver-reported screening scale for digital eye-strain symptoms in children aged 2–8 years, using 533 caregiver–child dyads from Thai schools. Classical item analysis and Rasch modelling reduced a 30-item f…
Socioeconomic disparities may influence the probability of health insurance claims and the financial sustainability of insurance systems. This study developed a Bayesian hierarchical logistic model to predict the probability that an individ…
Salmonella contamination in poultry meat remains a major global food safety concern, necessitating rapid and reliable viability-targeted detection methods. Here, we developed a platform of phage amplification (PA)-assisted lateral flow bios…
Abstract Background Leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania ( Mundinia ) species is an emerging public health concern in Thailand, yet information on insect vectors and their associated bacterial endosymbionts remains limited in endemic areas of…
Proactive surveillance of wildlife has the potential to help prevent pandemics caused by coronaviruses spilling over into human populations, but the relative value of this approach versus early outbreak investigation has been debated. This …
Background Phytolacca americana L. (pokeweed) is a medicinal plant containing diverse bioactive compounds, including phenolics, flavonoids, and saponins. Variation in phytochemical accumulation and concerns associated with harvesting from n…
Lyssaviruses cause rabies in mammals, a viral encephalomyelitis that is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms develop and can be transmitted to humans. Given this high fatality rate, strict biosafety measures are essential during labor…
Dengue fever is one of the most rapidly spreading vector-borne viral diseases worldwide, constituting a significant burden on public health systems in tropical and subtropical regions. This paper develops and examines a fractional-order opt…
Journal
International Journal of Analysis and Applications
Abstract* Background Thailand is navigating one of the most rapid demographic transitions in human history, shifting from an aging profile into a deeply consolidated aged national structure. Within this profound demographic compression, the…
Infant milk formula (IMF) is designed to support infants during a highly sensitive stage of development, yet its trace-level bioactive composition remains less explored than its nutritional profile. Among these minor constituents, hormones …
This study aims to determine the relationship between the menu variation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program and the nutritional status of upper-grade students at SD Negeri Caturtunggal 1, and to describe the nutritional status of upp…
This Protection Motivation Theory cross-sectional study surveyed 1,130 students aged 18–26 at three universities in Huanggang, Hubei, China, during April–May 2025. The authors dichotomized a 1–10 intention item into low scores of 1–6 and hi…
This Series paper reviews thalassaemia prevention across 14 Asian countries with high carrier frequencies, heterogeneous mutations, and unequal health-system capacity. Singapore, Malaysia, the Maldives, and Thailand had the most structured …
Journal
The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia
Thai researchers
Suthat Fucharoen · Kittiphong Paiboonsukwong
Thai institutions
Mahidol University · Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
Thalassaemia Epidemiology and Public Health Systems
This Series paper synthesizes thalassaemia epidemiology across 10 countries in WHO's South-East Asia Region by combining local expertise with a rapid literature review. Alpha- and beta-globin disorders and haemoglobin E are frequent and pro…
Journal
The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia
Thai researchers
Suthat Fucharoen · Kittiphong Paiboonsukwong
Thai institutions
Mahidol University · Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
This study examines the determinants of healthcare access inequity among aged Han Buddhist monks in China by focusing on the interaction between religious life, monastic support, and socioeconomic background. Using an explanatory mixed-meth…
Background: Electronic cigarettes have rapidly become a significant public health concern worldwide. In Thailand, village health volunteers play an important role in community-based health promotion and primary care. Their involvement is es…
Heavy rainfall is a major driver of floods, flash floods, and landslides, significantly impacting lives, property, and infrastructure. These risks are intensifying under climate change, which increases both the frequency and intensity of ex…
Feeding regimens are critical for the success of sea turtle headstarting programs. This study investigates, over eight weeks, the dietary protein requirement of the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in support of an ex situ cons…
Obesity-associated gastrointestinal disturbances in companion animals have increased interest in dietary ingredients that may modulate intestinal fermentation and microbial metabolism. This study evaluated the in vitro gastrointestinal dige…
As consumer demand for sustainable protein alternatives increases, plant-based meat analogues are gaining prominence in global food markets. This study assessed the nutritional quality and in vitro protein digestibility of five commercial p…
Abstract Human genetic studies have identified key regulators of fetal haemoglobin (HbF) expression, including BCL11A, resulting in therapeutic advances 1–8 . Yet the mechanisms by which HbF expression is activated remain incompletely under…
This study aimed to investigate the motivational factors for travel among affluent tourists that influence perceptions of wellness tourism potential and their decision to engage in it. Also, the study examined the readiness of wellness tour…
Journal
Journal of Business Innovation and Sustainability (JBIS)
This report describes a 39-year-old female clinical nurse working in an intensive care unit diagnosed with bacteriologically confirmed subclinical pulmonary TB after an abnormal chest radiograph was detected during a routine annual health e…
Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH), caused by fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs), is a significant disease impacting poultry productivity. Recent data indicates that FAdV serotype 8b (FAdV-8b) is the predominant serotype associated with IBH cases in Tha…
Auricularia heimuer, an economically important edible mushroom species, is reported for the first time in Thailand based on combined morphological and molecular analyses. Three strains (SL115, SL150, and SL160) were collected from decaying …
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate temporal trends in four key lifestyle risk factors—tobacco use, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical inactivity— in Thailand, and to compare these trends with regional and global patterns using World Health Org…
Population-specific genomic references remain limited for many Southeast Asian communities, particularly in Southern Thailand. We characterized the broad genetic affinity of 24 unrelated adults from Che He Subdistrict, Tak Bai District, Nar…
Community health workers are key to improving global health. In Cambodia, a malaria-endemic country, village malaria workers (VMWs) have helped reduce malaria over the last two decades. In 2021, VMWs were tasked to support health facility w…
Importance: Evidence is lacking on long-term trends across Indian states and union territories (UTs) and on the attainability of the 2030 Global Nutrition Target (GNT) goals within these specific regions. Objectives: To estimate the trends …
Journal
JAMA Network Open
Thai researchers
Rajesh Kumar Rai · Mika Matsuzaki · Sumaira Zafar · Sabri Bromage
Objective: Field epidemiology training programmes (FETPs) are designed to develop a competent public health workforce to effectively detect and respond to diseases. In Cambodia, five FETP cohorts had graduated by 2024, yet no formal evaluat…
Dual system estimation is a statistical tool used to estimate the hidden population where each of the two sources covers part of the population. In estimation, the widely used Lincoln-Petersen and Chapman estimators are used under the assum…
African swine fever (ASF), particularly the highly contagious Genotype II strain, is a transboundary viral disease causing up to 100% mortality in swine and threatening food security across the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2019, control strat…
OBJECTIVES: Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) occurs when preterm infants fail to achieve expected intrauterine growth rates. EUGR is classified as static (body weight < 10th percentile at 36 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA) or longitudin…
Various threats, including habitat loss, climate change, overexploitation, and human activities, endanger bird species. To combat declining avian populations, cutting-edge technologies have been employed to safeguard species, particularly t…
The development of sleep-enhancing food products can improve sleep quality. Understanding the relationship between food consumption and sleep is essential for selecting suitable ingredients for these products. Electroencephalography is a va…
Globally, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause approximately 75% of deaths (around 43 million in 2021), and over 70% of these deaths are in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). NCDs account for around 75% of all mortality in Thailand…
Praboromarajchanok Institute Ministry of Public Health · Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Khon Kaen · Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Yala · Ministry of Public Health
Continued botanical exploration in previously insufficiently surveyed areas of Saraburi Province, Central Thailand, revealed an undescribed member of Curcuma subgen. Hitcheniopsis. This study aimed to formally describe the taxon, assess its…
Major depressive disorder remains a major public health challenge, and plant-derived compounds may provide promising lead structures for antidepressant drug discovery. This study evaluated the predicted interactions of asiatic acid, madecas…
Eurycoma longifolia Jack (Simaroubaceae), known as Tongkat Ali, is a slow-growing Southeast Asian medicinal tree whose root quassinoids are of pharmacological interest. Pressure on wild populations has increased demand for in vitro propagat…
Journal
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research
Abstract BACKGROUND The exploration of sustainable and functional plant‐based protein sources has gained momentum amid rising global demands for health‐oriented food innovations. This study investigates the nutritional and biofunctional pro…
Education spending and healthcare financing are largely documented as essential drivers of human capital and social well-being. However, limited empirical evidence distinguishes the returns of government education investment and out-of-pock…
Abstract Background Temporary-confinement farrowing systems allow sows to move freely but permit short-term confinement to reduce piglet crushing. These systems have been used in Thailand since 2017 to improve sow welfare, but their effects…
A high-fat diet is associated with metabolic disorder, including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Polysaccharides derived from mushrooms have attracted interest for their potential metabolic and anti-inflammatory…
Background/Objectives: Malnutrition is a major concern among bedridden older adults because functional limitations and dependence on others may compromise adequate nutritional intake. This study aimed to identify factors associated with mal…
Botanical exploration of northeastern Thailand has revealed substantial undocumented diversity within Typhonium (Araceae). Here, T. boonkerdii Chatan & Promprom is described and illustrated as a new geophytic species from Mukdahan Province.…
Background Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are at increased risk of influenza-related complications and often exhibit suboptimal vaccine responses. While both high-dose (HD) and double-dose (DD) quadrivalent inactivated influenza va…
The Mycobacterium fortuitum complex (MFC) comprises multiple species associated with a wide range of human infections. However, accurate species-level identification of clinical MFC isolates and its clinical significance remain incompletely…
ABSTRACT Salinity stress is a major threat to aquaculture, posing formidable challenges to the acclimation and survival of farmed fish, particularly teleosts. Although the liver of teleosts is not considered a primary osmoregulatory organ a…
This study was carried out to create a management model for health recreational centers for older adults in Thailand; the country now has a super-aged society, with the elderly having reached 20% of the population in 2024. The researchers t…
Despite the ubiquity of wild boar populations across Eurasia, their origins, routes of dispersal, and phenotypic evolution remain uncertain. Here, using 745 genomes representing populations across Eurasia, we demonstrate that wild boar expa…
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) remains a common cause of illness in tropical regions, but its etiology and predictors of severe disease in adults are incompletely characterized. We conducted a prospective study of adults with community-acquire…
Journal
Scientific Reports
Thai researchers
Nant The Su Mon · Sirirat Phuttasiriwat · Saranath Lawpoolsri · Kittiyod Poovorawan · Sant Muangnoicharoen
Thai institutions
Mahidol University · Samut Sakhon Hospital · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
Abstract In Thailand, hepatitis B remains endemic despite a strong elimination programme. Four neighbouring countries, with higher hepatitis B prevalence, contribute to over 90% of the migrant workforce in Thailand, and 75% migrant workers …
Journal
Royal Society Open Science
Thai researchers
Wirichada Pan Ngum · Rose McGready
Thai institutions
Mahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit · Shoklo Malaria Research Unit
