Bangkok grapples with high obesity rates, city pledges major health overhaul

- Photo: The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: Bangkok has reported that a significant proportion of its residents suffer from high blood lipid levels, prompting the city to pledge a comprehensive development of infrastructure, sports facilities, and public health services.

This was disclosed during World Obesity Day 2025, held on Saturday (March 1), where Governor Chadchart Sittipunt emphasised the need for a systemic approach to tackling the city’s growing obesity problem.