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...
National -
 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...
Following Thailand’s first case of monkeypox, PM and Foreign Minister say further testing, screening...
Bangkok-
Following last night’s announcement that Thailand has found its first case of monkeypox in a foreign tourist recently arrived to Phuket, top Thai government leaders stated in Bangkok that further measures may be needed.
First,...
Thai Royal Gazette publishes Public Health announcement around cannabis in food products
National -
The Thai Royal Gazette published a Ministry of Public Health announcement on cannabis control on Friday, August 26th, requiring food distributors to attach a cannabis-infused label and attend a tutoring course.
According to the...
Many Foreigners Donate Blood after Massive Shortage of Rh Negative Blood in Phuket
Phuket –
Foreigners donated blood after a massive shortage of Rh Negative in Phuket due to increasing numbers of foreigners who have been involved in accidents.
Our previous story:
Thai Phuket Immigration Bureau, together with the Vachira...
ThaiHealth Rolls Out Program to Rehabilitate Alcoholics at Temples
PRESS RELEASE:
The number of heavy drinkers in Thailand has reportedly been on a decline since 2014. The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), the key agency responsible for discouraging heavy drinking, is now rolling out...
