This year carries a one-in-three probability of surpassing the heat levels recorded in 2023, which had already secured its place as the hottest year on record, as stated by scientists from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Friday.

On behalf of the Thai king, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on January 31 presents the Prince Mahidol Awards for the year 2017 to internationally prominent figures in medicine and public health fields during a ceremony inside the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, at the Grand Palace.