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Former PM Thaksin Diagnosed with Neck Bone Deterioration in Bangkok Prison

BANGKOK — Convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is suffering from cervical spondylosis, a degenerative neck condition, at Klongprem Central Prison, the Department of Corrections confirmed on Sunday. A medical specialist is scheduled to examine the 76-year-old on Monday after initial treatment was delayed due to unavailable expertise. Thaksin Shinawatra Transferred to Maximum-Security Prison to […]

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Resurgence of covid in Thailand no cause for alarm

Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has urged the public not to panic amid concerns over a resurgence of Covid-19 in Thailand, emphasising that the disease is now classified as endemic. ‘Serious’ aviation incidents soar after covid outbreak in Thailand Although case numbers remain high, the virus generally causes mild symptoms, he said. From Jan 1 […]

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DDC Identifies Three Diseases as Pandemic Threats for 2024

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has identified three major diseases – COVID-19, influenza, and dengue fever – as potential pandemic threats for the year 2024. Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant BANGKOK (NNT) – Alongside these, the department is also closely monitoring 12 other seasonal and group-specific diseases. Dr Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, the […]

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Over 40% of working Thais are overweight and risk of developing associated diseases

42.4% of working Thai people, aged from 15 years and up, are overweight and at risk of developing non-communicable diseases, because of their lifestyle involves frequent consumption of fast food, insufficient exercise and socialising in eateries. Weight-er! Japan’s first naked restaurant rejects overweight diners According to Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Health Department, a […]

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Three More Monkeypox Cases Found

BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – Three more monkeypox cases have been found in Thailand. The director-general of the Disease Control Department (DCD) Thares Krasanairawiwong said that three male patients, aged between 27-40 years old are two Thais and one foreigner, who has lived in Thailand for 10 years. All three cases had no connection and […]

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Thailand to Screen For Marburg Virus at Points of Entry for Certain Travelers

BANGKOK (NNT) – The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has instructed international disease control checkpoints to screen all arrivals from countries with confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) as a precautionary measure. The announcement follows the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting the first-ever MVD outbreak on February 13 in Equatorial Guinea. DDC Director-General Dr […]

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