The Bangkok Medical Journal  is a peer-reviewed journal published by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) Foundation for medical education and research. The primary goal is to serve as an educational tool for improved medical practices. The Bangkok Medical Journal accepts original articles dealing with clinical and laboratory medicine, clinical research, basic science research, and epidemiology. Prospective authors should consult “Instruction for Authors” at www.bangkokmedjournal.com

The Journal is published twice a year, available in February and September and is designed for all physicians, researchers, and health care workers regardless of their specialties. 

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026): February

Published: 2026-02-27

Comparison between Health Status and Self-Health Perception of Health Promotion Leader Volunteers, Urban Communities, Thailand

Puangpaka Kongvattananon, Natthananporn Sanguangklin, Kunnikar Chaisitsa-nguan, Chonthicha Chaosutthichod

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Effectiveness of 3-1-5 Model in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Patients in Bangkok Heart Hospital

Siwimon Koteruecha, Sroy Fourtunia, Kunyada Paochitkul, Patcharee Chantaruthai, Chamaiphan Wananusorn, Damras Tresukosol

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Prevalence of TERT Promoter Mutations in Thai Patients with CNS WHO Grade 2 Meningiomas

Kan-anek Jiranaparat, Shanop Shuangshoti, Sakun Santisukwongchote, Suphakit Hemla, Chinachote Teerapakpinyo

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Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Sarcopenic Obesity in People Living with HIV

Petchvilai Noppornpanth, Winai Ratanasawan, Oranich Navanukroh, Mayuree Homsanit

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Multidomain Correlates of Telomere Shortening in Adults Receiving Advanced Wellness Programs in Thailand

Tanupol Virunhagarun, Jira Thawornpradit, Sureerat Sritangrattanakul, Natnaree Bunsiraphatsorn, Pornsawan Prutanopajai

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Asbestosis or Not? A Call for Accurate Identification of Asbestos- Related Diseases in Thailand

Thanasin Jarubandit, Pattarapon Jammin, Supakorn Chansaengpetch, Nisa Muangman, Kanyarat Totanarungroj, Phakphoom Thiravit, Suwimon Wonglaksanapimon, Krittachat Butnian, Trongtum Tongdee, Palida Wanicharoenchai, Tirathat Virojskulchai, Thammarath Thiamsuk, Sitthiphon Bunman, Watcharaphong Wisansak, Supatcha Phumyai, Wariya Lorprasertkul, Narongpon Dumavibhat

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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Practical Overview for Clinicians

Permyos Ruengsakulrach, Paradorn Jetwanna, Nuttapon Arayawudhikul
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