The Pheu Thai Party will not reshuffle its leadership, keeping party chief Thaksin Shinawatra in his position after the Supreme Court rejected an order to suspend 10 current Pheu Thai MPs from office. Only the party secretary position will be changed. On April 24, 2025, reporters covered developments from the Pheu Thai Party following the Supreme Court's acceptance of a case involving 44 former Forward Party MPs regarding Article 112 amendments, with a ruling that allowed 10 current Pheu Thai MPs to continue performing their duties.

Most party members expressed satisfaction with the court's order, despite some surprise. The party had prepared in advance with four sets of statements to address various possible outcomes. Regarding the party's executive restructuring to replace the MPs involved in legal cases, there will be no changes to key leadership positions. Party chief Natthapong Ruangpanya will remain in his position, contrary to earlier reports suggesting Wirayut Kanjchuchart might be elevated as a replacement. Only the party secretary position will change, as Sarayut Jaichak has resigned—he had previously stated he would step down if the party lost the election. The party will proceed with selecting a new party secretary in due course.

Many people take collagen supplements regularly but notice that after taking it for a long time, they see no results. Nutritionist Zhang Weici explains that the real issue isn't whether you're taking collagen or not, but whether you're taking it correctly. She has identified three key principles for collagen to be effective:

1. Choose small-molecule collagen peptides to allow your body to absorb it better 2. Take it on an empty stomach or before bed to increase absorption efficiency 3. Take it together with vitamin C and protein to support absorption and body utilization

Nutritionist Zhang Weici further explains that collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, making up more than 30% of total protein. It plays an important role in maintaining skin elasticity, joint health, and tissue repair. However, if the consumption method is incorrect, even continuous supplementation may show no clear results.

Regarding consumption methods, it's recommended to choose small-molecule collagen peptides since they are small and absorb easily. The appropriate daily amount is approximately 2.5-10 grams, and you should take it continuously for 8-12 weeks before you start seeing results.

Besides timing, the time of consumption is also important. Taking it on an empty stomach helps improve absorption, while taking it before bed allows your body to utilize it during the repair process while you sleep.

Beyond direct collagen supplementation, getting accompanying nutrients is equally important. Vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis, quality protein serves as raw material for tissue building, while minerals like zinc and copper also participate in the synthesis process.

However, certain daily habits can accelerate collagen breakdown. Zhang Weici warns that consuming high-sugar foods can cause glycation reactions that damage collagen structure. Late nights and smoking affect the body's repair capacity. Extended exposure to ultraviolet rays also causes collagen degradation. Therefore, if you neglect these factors, no matter how much product you supplement, you may not see the expected results.

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