The effects of livestock grazing on physicochemical properties and bacterial communities of perlite-rich soil by Jiraphan Premsuriya, Nontaphat Leerach, Phatcharin Laosena, Woranich Hinthong

“…This study investigated the effects of grazing on post-mining perlite-rich soil in central Thailand. A comparative analysis of soil physicochemical properties and bacterial diversity was conducted between grazed and ungrazed sites. …”
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Quality of life and its correlates in pretreatment patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer: A cross-sectional study in Thailand by Sirinya Pimvichai, Yaowarat Matchim, Tanadej Sinthusake, Kiratiya Wongkalasin

“…Methods: A correlational cross-sectional study was conducted, and data were collected from 94 pretreatment patients with LAHNC who were admitted to a cancer center in central Thailand using purposive sampling. The data collection instruments included a demographic data form, a medical record form, the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Head and Neck (FACT-H&N) version 4. …”
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Snake Venom Pharmacokinetics and Acute Toxic Outcomes Following <i>Daboia siamensis</i> Envenoming: Experimental and Clinical Correlations by Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Wipapan Khimmaktong, Orawan Khow, Wittawat Chantkran, Jureeporn Noiphrom, Kanyanat Promruangreang, Lawan Chanhome, Janeyuth Chaisakul

“…A retrospective study of the clinical profile and laboratory examination of Russell’s viper envenomed patients in Central Thailand was also evaluated, showing that systemic coagulopathy and local effects were commonly observed in the early stage of <i>D. siamensis</i> envenoming. …”
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The response of greenhouse gas emissions, crop yield, and soil health to water scarcity and biochar application in rice cultivation by Patikorn Sriphirom, Rattapon Onchang, Benjamas Rossopa, Amnat Chidthaisong

“…This study evaluated the effects of water scarcity at critical growth stages and biochar application on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yield, and soil health in Central Thailand using the drought-tolerant cultivar Pathum Thani 1. …”
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Taxonomic revision of the king cobra Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor, 1836) species complex (Reptilia: Serpentes: Elapidae), with the description of two new species by Indraneil Das, P. Gowri Shankar, Priyanka Swamy, Rhiannon C. Williams, Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga, P. Prashanth, Gunanidhi Sahoo, S.P. Vijayakumar, Jacob Höglund, Kartik Shanker, Sushil K. Dutta, S.R. Ganesh, Wolfgang Wüster

“…We restrict the concept of Ophiophagus hannah s. str. to populations from eastern Pakistan, northern and eastern India, the Andaman Islands, Indo-Burma and Indo-China, south to central Thailand. The nomen Ophiophagus bungarus (Schlegel, 1837) comb. nov. is revived for the populations inhabiting the Sunda Shelf area, including the Malay Peninsula, the Greater Sunda Islands and parts of the southern Philippines. …”
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First detection and impact of bovine herpesvirus type 4 on dairy cattle reproduction in Thailand by Ruchikon Jongsuwanwattana, Piyathip Setthawong, Siriwat Suadsong, Sudson Sirivaidyapong, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai

“…Materials and Methods: The present study analyzed BoHV-4 DNA in various samples, including milk, blood, and endometrial tissue, from 44 Holstein-Friesian cows 21–47 days postpartum across five dairy herds in Central Thailand. BoHV-4 glycoprotein B and thymidine kinase DNA sequences were detected using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and nested PCR, with sequence comparisons made to GenBank data for phylogenetic analysis. …”
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Primary Evaluation of the GCOM-C Aerosol Products at 380 nm Using Ground-Based Sky Radiometer Observations by Hossain Mohammed Syedul Hoque, Hitoshi Irie, Alessandro Damiani, Masahiro Momoi

“…The recently available GCOM-C dataset of AOT at 380 nm for January to September 2019 were evaluated using ground-based SKYNET sky radiometer measurements at Chiba, Japan (35.62° N, 140.10° E) and Phimai, central Thailand (15.18° N, 102.56° E), representing urban and rural sites, respectively. …”
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Mortality burden attributable to heatwaves in Thailand: A systematic assessment incorporating evidence-based lag structure by Cunrui Huang, Jian Cheng, Dung Phung, Benjawan Tawatsupa, Wenbiao Hu, Zhiwei Xu

“…Effects of heatwaves on deaths from endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases appeared to be longer-lasting, and effects of heatwaves on deaths from ischaemic heart diseases and pneumonia occurred more rapidly. Northern and Central Thailand were the regions vulnerable to heatwaves, and proportion of elderly population was the major driver behind the spatial heterogeneity of heatwave vulnerability. …”
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Grid Integration of Livestock Biogas Using Self-Excited Induction Generator and Spark-Ignition Engine by Panupon Trairat, Sakda Somkun, Tanakorn Kaewchum, Tawat Suriwong, Pisit Maneechot, Teerapon Panpho, Wikarn Wansungnern, Sathit Banthuek, Bongkot Prasit, Tanongkiat Kiatsiriroat

“…The proposed system was validated with biogas produced from pig manure at a pig farm in central Thailand, which found a maximum output of 1.2 kW with a thermal system efficiency of 10.7%. …”
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Utilisation of coal ash to improve acid soil by Shigeru Kato, Koji Kawashima, Tomoyuki Amano, Noparat Bamroongrugsa, Rungsun Im-Erb

“…The study on utilization of coal ash to improve acid soil was carried out in a greenhouse at the Land Development Regional Office 1, Pathum Thani Province, Central Thailand, from January-May 2003. Fly ash mixture (fly ash plus gypsum and lime at the proportion 5:4:1) and clinker ash mixture (clinker ash plus gypsum and lime at the proportion 5:4:1) were used as soil amendments at varying rates i.e., 0, 6.25,12.5, 18.75 and 25 t/ha to improve the soil. …”
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High-Level Gene Flow Restricts Genetic Differentiation in Dairy Cattle Populations in Thailand: Insights from Large-Scale Mt D-Loop Sequencing by Nattakan Ariyaraphong, Nararat Laopichienpong, Worapong Singchat, Thitipong Panthum, Syed Farhan Ahmad, Danai Jattawa, Prateep Duengkae, Narongrit Muangmai, Thanathip Suwanasopee, Skorn Koonawootrittriron, Kornsorn Srikulnath

“…All sampled populations showed severely reduced degrees of genetic differentiation, and low nucleotide diversity was observed in populations from central Thailand. Populations that originated from adjacent geographical areas tended to show high gene flow, as revealed by patterns of weak network structuring. …”
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Comprehensive profiling of gut bacterial communities in hybrid red tilapia with and without streptococcosis by Pathamawan Amthungphong, Natthaphong Sombuttra, Triwit Rattanarojpong, Kanthida Kusonmano, Saengchan Senapin, Satid Chatchaiphan, Watanalai Panbangred, Jirayut Euanorasetr

“…Red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus × Oreochromis mossambicus) with and without streptococcosis were collected from a river cage culture farm in Central Thailand. The infected streptococcal isolates were confirmed by 16S rRNA sequencing. …”
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E-cigarette use, perceived risks, attitudes, opinions of e-cigarette policies, and associated factors among Thai university students by Tippanart Vichayanrat, Warungkana Chidchuangchai, Raksanan Karawekpanyawong, Kanisorn Phienudomkitlert, Nichawee Chongcharoenjai, Naphada Fungkiat

“…Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students using convenience sampling in a university, in central Thailand from November 2022 to February 2023. A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to 19 faculties representing health sciences, science and technology, social and arts faculties, and the International College. …”
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The effectiveness of a health literacy enhancement program on knowledge, self-management behaviors, and clinical outcomes in people with chronic kidney disease: A quasi-experimenta... by Piyaporn Inthaphalan, Jiraporn Lininger, Sangthong Terathongkum

“…Fifty-two participants with stage 3 to 4 CKD, recruited from outpatient CKD clinics in two district hospitals in Central Thailand, were divided into two groups. Participants in the experimental group (n = 25) received the HLE Program based on Baker’s HL concept, while the control group (n = 27) received usual care for 12 weeks. …”
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Genotype-Phenotype Correlation of G6PD Mutations among Central Thai Children with G6PD Deficiency by Boonchai Boonyawat, Tim Phetthong, Nithipun Suksumek, Chanchai Traivaree

“…This study aimed to characterize the genotype-phenotype correlation of G6PD mutations in Thai pediatric patients who were followed-up in Phramongkutklao Hospital, a tertiary center in central Thailand. Material and Method. A total of 102 children including 73 males (71.6%) and 29 females (28.4%) were included in our study. …”
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Dispersal success of a specialized tropical tree depends on complex interactions among diverse mammalian frugivores by Warren Y. Brockelman, Kim R. McConkey, Anuttara Nathalang, Rathasart Somnnuk, Jantima Santon, Umaporn Matmoon

“…In this study we focused on seed dispersal of the wild rambutan (Nephelium melliferum) which supplies energy-rich fruits to primates and other mammals in a seasonal evergreen forest in central Thailand. We hypothesized that gibbons (Hylobates lar) were the most important dispersers and were capable of carrying and defecating seeds away from the tree crown where seeds or seedlings could escape increased distance or density-dependent mortality. …”
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The Thermal Tolerance of Springtails in a Tropical Cave, with the Description of a New <i>Coecobrya</i> Species (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Thailand by Nongnapat Manee, Louis Deharveng, Cyrille A. D’Haese, Areeruk Nilsai, Satoshi Shimano, Sopark Jantarit

“…</b>, is described from a cave environment in Saraburi province, central Thailand. The new species is the second described species of the <i>boneti</i>-group found in the country. …”
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Seed Size Variation of Trees and Lianas in a Tropical Forest of Southeast Asia: Allometry, Phylogeny, and Seed Trait - Plant Functional Trait Relationships by Pornwiwan Pothasin, Pornwiwan Pothasin, Emmanuel Paradis, Warren Y. Brockelman, Warren Y. Brockelman, Anuttara Nathalang, Thantiyapawn Khemrugka, Noppawan Lomwong, Patcharaphan Thripob, Rampai Saenprasert, Wirong Chanthorn, Wirong Chanthorn

“…Here, we compiled a unique dataset of seed size (seed mass and geometrical size metrics) based on collections of more than 5,200 seeds of 196 woody plant species, covering &gt;98 and 70% of tree and liana stems, respectively, located on a 30-ha plot in a tropical evergreen forest in central Thailand. We aimed to (1) develop allometric equations among seed size metrics to predict seed mass; (2) examine phylogenetic influence on seed size variation; and (3) examine relationships among seed traits and several other functional plant traits. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence in Unvaccinated Adults in Thailand in November 2021 by Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, Ballang Uppapong, Wiroj Puangtubtim, Panadda Dhepakson, Parnuphan Panyajai, Naphatcha Thawong, Nadthanan Pinyosukhee, Archawin Rojanawiwat, Nuanjun Wichukchinda, Sakulrat Soonthorncharttrawat, Kanisorn Larpardisorn, Sumet Amonyingcharoen, Kritchai Juntaped, Tassanee Chaiyakum, Chayada Tongkamsen, Jeerapa Srilaket, Jiratikamon Chipatoom, Rattanawadee Wichajarn, Nutchanat Chatchawankanpanich, Lapasrada Pattarapreeyakul, Porntip Chaiya, Kaveewan Mongkolsiri, Suthida Tuntigumthon, Kritsamon Sophondilok, Nalinee Saengtong, Kodcharad Jongpitisub, Supakit Sirilak

“…The lowest prevalence was in the northern region (PHA 1) and in central Thailand (PHA 3) at 0.4% (95% CI: 0.15 to 0.95), while the highest was in the southern region of Thailand (PHA 12) at 5.8% (95% CI: 4.48 to 7.29). …”
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Behavioral–biological surveillance of emerging infectious diseases among a dynamic cohort in Thailand by Su Yadana, Thaniwan Cheun-Arom, Hongying Li, Emily Hagan, Emma Mendelsohn, Alice Latinne, Stephanie Martinez, Opass Putcharoen, Janthira Homvijitkul, Onarnong Sathaporntheera, Nit Rattanapreeda, Pongtorn Chartpituck, Supalak Yamsakul, Krairoek Sutham, Supharoek Komolsiri, Sonjai Pornphatthananikhom, Sininat Petcharat, Weenassarin Ampoot, Leilani Francisco, Thiravat Hemachudha, Peter Daszak, Kevin J. Olival, Supaporn Wacharapluesadee

“…Method Participants were enrolled at two community-based sites (n = 472) in eastern and western Thailand and two hospital (clinical) sites (n = 206) in northeastern and central Thailand. A behavioral questionnaire was administered to understand participants’ demographics, living conditions, health history, and animal-contact behaviors and attitudes. …”
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