Pharmacist Suphattra Boonserm, Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stated that the FDA has been advancing the policy to build Health Literacy, aiming to enhance Thai people's skills to access, understand, verify, and effectively use health information. The focus is on fundamental skills such as reading labels, checking FDA registration numbers, and recognizing exaggerated or false advertising online, so citizens can care for themselves and safely choose health products.
In the digital era where information flows freely through online media and social networks, containing both true and false content, the FDA recognizes the importance of empowering consumers. Therefore, it has accelerated the development of modern, easy-to-understand educational media, including video clips and infographics, distributed across all FDAThai platforms (Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LINE Official Account).
At the same time, the FDA has joined forces with strong partner networks such as the FDA Noy Network, the Community Network for Health Product Safety, and village health volunteers (Aor Sor Mor) to disseminate accurate knowledge deeply into communities, covering all age groups. Under the vision FDA On Health Up to proactively protect consumers, the FDA not only provides knowledge but also emphasizes a modern consumer protection system through Smart Regulation.
This includes developing a digital database system that allows the public to conveniently and quickly verify FDA registration numbers and health products themselves, alongside proactive monitoring and enforcement against illegal advertising to break the cycle of false information that could harm the public.
Acer elevates the regional esports ecosystem: Acer has promoted the Esports Internship Program by sending Thai students to intern and gain real-world experience on-site in India.
Recently, the Asia Pacific Predator League 2026 took place amid spectacular lights and sounds, bringing together 24 top esports teams from across the Asia-Pacific region to compete in two popular games, VALORANT and Dota 2, for a total prize pool exceeding 400,000 US dollars.
Fancy United Esports from Vietnam claimed the championship in VALORANT, while Myth Avenue Gaming from Malaysia successfully defended their Dota 2 title, earning the prestigious Predator Shield and prize money of 65,000 US dollars per team.
The Esports Internship Program involved students from University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Sripatum University participating in internships and gaining international on-site experience in New Delhi. Participants learned the complete workflow from event production and world-class tournament organization to collaborating with professional international teams.
This experience enhanced their skills, developed their potential, and provided direct exposure, preparing them for future careers in the regional esports industry.
Meanwhile, Thai esports teams showcased their capabilities and gained valuable experience on the Asia-Pacific stage. In VALORANT, TEAM NKT finished in 5th to 8th place, while in Dota 2, NexTide by MPH ranked 9th to 11th in the region.
After the grand conclusion in New Delhi, the Predator League journey continues with anticipation. The next destination has been announced as Vietnam, where new challenges, emerging warriors, and even greater excitement await in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027.
Major award received Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a market leader in health supplements under various product brands in Thailand and Indochina, and Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., producer and distributor of Suntory and PepsiCo beverage brands in Thailand, have been named among the Top 50 Companies in Thailand 2026— the 50 most desired workplaces for young professionals in 2026.
This recognition from WorkVenture reflects the commitment of both Suntory companies operating under corporate values of Growing for Good (sustainable growth), Yatte Minahare (the spirit of courageous action), and Giving Back to Society. It demonstrates their identity as a Global Workplace with a Japanese Spirit, encouraging employees to think boldly, act decisively, persevere through challenges, learn from new experiences, grow with the organization, and balance business, society, and the environment.