A MYANMAR man who contracted rabies after being bitten by a puppy has died, becoming the first person in Thailand to do so in 2026 with owners of dogs and cats urged to vaccinate them against this disease annually, Naewna newspaper said today (Feb. 13). Dr. Montien Kanasawasdi, director-general of the Department of Disease
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D-Day! ‘Normal’ sweetness reduced by 50%
STARTING today (Feb. 11) the Public Health Ministry together with nine major beverage brands in Thailand have started implementing a new “normal sweetness” standard with this being 50% less than before to help decrease the risk of getting overweight and developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Amarin TV said. Among the nine beverage brands joining the
Read moreWHO says Nipah virus risk low in India with no sign of spread
By Reuters and published by CNA GENEVA – A World Health Organization official said on Friday (Jan. 30) that the risk of the spread of the Nipah virus is low, saying that none of the over 190 contacts of the two people infected in India had tested positive or developed symptoms of the disease.
Read moreThais travelling to West Bengal, Bodh Gaya,warned to beware of Nipah virus outbreak
FOLLOWING the outbreak of Nipah virus in West Bengal with five people having been infected the Thai Consulate-General issued a warning to Thais travelling to this Indian state and Bodh Gaya in Bihar to be vigilant, closely monitor news updates and maintain strict hygiene, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Jan. 24). While no
Read moreMutated strain of influenza spreading rapidly
AMID numerous outbreaks of influenza over the past year the strain of concern is A H3N2 which has undergone genetic mutation significantly reducing the effectiveness of vaccines yet fortunately the disease is not more severe nor has the effectiveness of antiviral medications deceased, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Jan. 8). Dr. Yong Poovorawan,
Read morePM2.5 pollution staying high during Dec. 20-26
THE public has been warned to be careful as the concentration PM.2.5, which are tiny particulate matter that can dangerously clog lungs, is spiking from today Dec. 20 till Dec. 26 in many parts of the country, especially Bangkok and its vicinity, due to stagnant air, TV Channel said this afternoon. The Air Pollution
Read morePM2.5 pollution soars in several provinces impacting health
THE concentration of ultrafine dust particles smaller than 2.5 micrometres, known as PM2.5, soared today (Dec. 2) with Bangkok and 14 provinces being placed at the highest red level and 25 provinces in orange category and this beginning to affect health, particularly among risk groups, PPTVHD36 said. Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said PM2.5
Read moreDengue fever cases soar over 43,000 during current rainy season
NATIONWIDE cases of dengue fever from the beginning of the year to Sep. 11 have climbed over 43,000 with 36 patients having died and it is children and adolescents who are at most risk of getting infected, Amarin TV said today (Sep. 22). Dr. Thaweechai Visanuyothin, director of the Disease Control Office 9 in
Read moreBorder hospital suspends admitting Cambodian patients after many others got damaged
A HOSPITAL in Ubon Ratchathani province this morning (July 21) announced it is suspending admission of Cambodian patients from today July 31 till August 10 while the government revealed that many other hospitals and medical facilities along the border had been damaged by Cambodian rocket and gunfire, Naewna newspaper said this morning. Sapphasitthiprasong Hospital
Read moreSenator warns struggling state hospitals may have to return 4 billion baht
THE National Health Security Office (NHSO) may ask state hospitals nationwide that are already coping with heavy losses to return 4 billion baht with this impacting medical treatments, Naewna quoted a senator as saying this morning (July 19). Dr.Veerapun Suvannamai, a senator and vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Health, said in
Read moreIndian magazine names Thailand top global spa & wellness destination
THAILAND has recently been recognised as the Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination at the Hospitality Horizon Spa & Wellness Summit & Awards 2025, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The event was held in Mumbai by Hospitality Horizon, India’s magazine for travel, food, hospitality, and lifestyles, TV Channel 7 said. The selection
Read moreSomsak tightens control of cannabis distribution
PUBLIC Health Minister Somsak Theopsuthin today (June 24) signed an announcement to control distribution of cannabis ensuring it is no longer freely available and emphasizing “medical use only”, Amarin TV said this evening. The key point of the announcement is cancelling the ministry’s announcement issued in 2022 and now making cannabis, specifically the flowers/buds,
Read moreRaid on cannabis shops selling spiked jelly and chocolates
PUBLIC Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin today (July 22) launched a random inspection of 20 cannabis shops across Bangkok that are secretly selling jelly and chocolates mixed with the herb unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Thai Rath newspaper said. This is in keeping with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s order to stop illegal
Read moreNew Covid wave less dangerous, most don’t need a jab: Doctor
A DOCTOR who specialises in respiratory diseases urged the public to be mindful of the new wave of Covid-19 now spreading in Thailand but not panic because the virus is now less dangerous, Naewna newspaper said this morning (May 13). Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, head of ICU specialising in respiratory diseases, critically ill patients and
Read moreCovid cases surged over 8,000 in one week
THE GOVERNMENT issued a warning to the public today (May 10) to take care of themselves because a Covid-19 outbreak is intensifying with 8,446 patients receiving both inpatient and outpatient treatment during April 27-May 3, 2025 and this does not include those who did not seek treatment at hospitals, Naewna newspaper said Mr. Karom
Read morePublic warned not to eat raw, undercooked pork after S.suis outbreak kills 2 in Phrae
WITH the outbreak of Streptococcus suis (S.suis) among pig population in Phrae province having led to two persons dying and 14 others undergoing treatment the public was urged to not eat raw or undercooked pork, Amarin TV said this evening (May 6). Pharmacist Den Panyanant, deputy director of public health in this northern province,
Read moreAnother anthrax patient found, taking total to 3
AFTER a man died of anthrax infection in Mukdahan province last Wednesday (Apr. 30) another patient was confirmed to have contracted the disease today (May 3) raising the total undergoing treatment to three, Naewna newspaper said this evening. There is a total of 638 people at risk of catching this disease including 36 butchers,
Read moreOne dead from anthrax infection but second patient survives
AFTER A man who came into contact with cows and buffalos and recently ate beef died of anthrax infection at Mukdahan province yesterday (Apr. 30) while a second patient responded to treatment and has survived the authorities quickly imposed strict control and are monitoring the situation, Naewna newspaper and Amarin TV said this morning.
Read moreTest shows 15 popular Thai milk tea brands contain synthetic colours
A TEST undertaken by “Chalad Sue magazine, Consumer Foundation” of Thai milk tea sold at 15 popular beverage outlets showed that they all contained synthetic colours and while these are officially allowed to be used in food a doctor warned that no such thing as safe in terms of chemical toxicity that enters the
Read moreSupport for move to start collecting salt tax this year
THE Salt Reduction Network is very pleased that the Excise Department is gearing up to collect sodium, or salt, tax this year as a measure to encourage entrepreneurs to adjust their formulas and introduce healthy food options for consumers, TV Channel 7 said today (March 3). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surasak Kantachuvessiri, president of this
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