Thai Democrat Party demanded Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act withdrawal from council’s consideration on...
Bangkok -
The Democrat Party demanded the withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act, drafted by the draft committee, reasoning that it was a lax law that could cause negative affect to the society.
Several...
Thai Police to Tighten Up Laws to Tackle Hazardous PM2.5 Dust Problem
National —
The Thai national police chief has ordered law enforcement officers nationwide to tighten up law enforcement to curb PM2.5 dust.
The move by Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat is in line with the recent order...
Surge in Flu Cases Prompts Govt Action
PRESS RELEASE:
Health reports have indicated that the number of influenza patients tripled recently, with young children in schools identified as a high-risk group. To combat the surge, the Ministry of Public Health has ordered...
Thai Ministry of Public Health to propose ending mask mandates in Thailand in most...
Thailand-
Dr. Kiatpoom Wongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), announced this afternoon, May 24th, 2022, that the MOPH is planning to propose to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration or CCSA...
Thai PM to join Covid-19 Center general meeting on Friday, possibly to discuss reinstatement...
Bangkok -
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha, as director of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), will attend the general meeting of the CCSA at the Santi Maitree Building, Government House, on Friday, July 8th.
The...
UPDATE: Seven people identified by health officials as high risk for monkey pox in...
Phuket –
 According to the Thai health authorities, seven people have been identified as being at high risk for monkeypox in Phuket and are being tested and monitored after the third confirmed monkeypox case,...
Kathu Field Hospital opens as temporary solution due to Patong Hill road collapse
Kathu –
The Kathu Field Hospital has temporarily opened after the Patong Hill road collapsed.
Our previous stories:
A road leading to the Patong Hill in Phuket has started to collapse after a landslide.
A road leading to...
Thailand’s Doctor Retention Problem Sparks Concerns, Solutions
Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr Opas Karnkawinpong has expressed concern over a significant shortage of newly graduated doctors in the medical sector. He emphasized the need for measures to address low retention rates,...
Poll Reveals Concern Over Rising PM2.5 Pollution
PRESS RELEASE:
A recent survey by Suan Dusit University revealed that most Thais are concerned about PM2.5 air pollution. The poll, which involved phone interviews with 1,123 participants nationwide from December 12 to 15, indicated...
Covid-19 infections could reach ten thousand within 5 days after entertainment venues reopen, Public...
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 Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the number of daily infections could significantly increase to ten thousand within 3-5 days after entertainment venues had legally reopened in much of Thailand on June...
