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Story summary
- Nine major coffee chains have agreed to halve the default sugar content in some beverages, following health warnings.
- Thai average sugar intake is 21 teaspoons daily, well above the World Health Organization's six-teaspoon limit.
- Health Department officials say 45% of Thais aged 15 and older are obese, and 10% have diabetes.
- Some customers back the initiative, but concerns about implementation and preferences remain.
