Thai Government Updates Traffic Act with Stricter Alcohol Limits, Extends VAT Reduction to 2025
National —
On September 20th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024.
This regulation repeals the 1994 and 2017 versions, establishing updated...
Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
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The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency medical response teams (MERT) are on standby, ready to deploy...
British Man Arrested on Pha Ngan Island Illegally Operating Beauty Clinic
Surat Thani –
A British man was arrested at a house in the Pha Ngan district after he was found allegedly illegally operating a beauty clinic.
The Koh Pha Ngan Police told the Phuket Express that...
European Traveler in Thailand Suspected of Carrying Clade 1B Monkeypox
National —
On August 21st, 2024, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, announced Thailand's first suspected case of Clade 1B monkeypox. However, he emphasized that this is not a confirmed case...
Thai Experts Warn of New Mpox Strain Risks
PRESS RELEASE:
Health experts in Thailand have raised concerns about the spread of a new strain of mpox, warning of its potential to escalate into a global pandemic. The Clade 1b subvariant, spreading in the...
Thai Department of Disease Control Mandates Anti-Smoking Campaign Media at all Tobacco Retailers
Thailand – The Thai Department of Disease Control has announced a new regulation requiring all cigarette and tobacco retailers nationwide to display campaign media aimed at reducing, stopping, and quitting smoking and tobacco use...
Thai Minister of Justice Visits Phuket Province and Gives Encouragement for Inmates
Phuket, August 4th, 2024— Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Thai Minister of Justice, embarked on a significant visit to Phuket Province today. His mission was twofold: to provide encouragement to medical personnel supporting dental...
Thai Ministry of Public Health to Crack Down on Unlicensed Massage Shops and Prostitution...
Bangkok, Thailand — Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin announced today, August 2nd, 2024, that the Thai Ministry of Public Health is taking decisive action against unlicensed massage shops and those involved in illegal prostitution activities....
Phuket Health Expo Opens At Central Phuket Mall
Phuket-
On July 24th, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., the Connect the Dot Phuket International Trade Fair "Phuket Health Expo" was officially opened at Lan Lom, 1st floor, Central Phuket Mall. The opening ceremony was chaired...
Study Reveals Heavy Drinking Affects 10% of Thais
PRESS RELEASE:
A report by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has revealed that approximately 10% of Thailand's population, equating to 5.73 million people, has engaged in heavy drinking over the past year.
The country's Northern...
