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
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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...
Bhumjaithai Party Reaffirms Stance on Cannabis in Thailand, Opposing Recriminalization
National —
At 10:00 AM, on July 10th, 2024, Bhumjaithai Party spokesperson Boonthida Somchai addressed the media following the Narcotics Control Board's decision to reclassify cannabis as a type 5 narcotic.
Boonthida emphasized the party's...
Thai Public Health Minister Addresses Cannabis Reclassification Amid Public Protest
National —
On July 9th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic by the Ministry of Public Health's Narcotics Control Committee.
The...
Thai Cannabis Network Proposes Four-Point Investigation for Cannabis Legislation Amid Government Opposition
National —
On July 8th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the Secretary-General of Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, led over 300 cannabis supporters in a march to the Government House.
They submitted a petition urging...
Phuket Brothers Arrested After Disturbing Residents in Phuket Town
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Two brothers were recently apprehended in Phuket Town after causing alarm among local residents. A video clip of the incident went viral on social media.
The intoxicated men were seen damaging properties and threatening people...
