Tag: Fever

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April 25, 2025

Thai Prime Minister Hospitalized with High Fever After Cambodia Trip

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been admitted to hospital after developing a high fever following her return from an official visit to Cambodia. The 46-year-old leader canceled all her Wednesday engagements, including high-profile meetings with international business and political figures. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra orders a major review of the visa waiver policy The […]

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Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan. Visa on Arrival, Health Control, Baggage Claim and Transfers

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July 31, 2024

Thailand issues health advisory for Oropouche fever

Health officials have issued an advisory for travelers returning from Central and South America, urging them to consult a doctor if they experience symptoms such as high fever, aches, and chills. The caution follows the first reported fatalities from Oropouche fever, a disease endemic to the region. Two recent fatalities in Brazil, both involving women […]

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October 23, 2023

6 Thai Farmers in Isaan Region Die from Soil Fever Outbreak

Residents of Thailand’s lower northeastern region, particularly in four provinces of Isaan, are grappling with an outbreak of Melioidosis, also known as “soil fever,” with nearly 600 cases reported and six fatalities. Thai Public Health Ministry warns of new epidemic outbreak Melioidosis, caused by the bacterium “Burkholderia pseudomallei,” is commonly found in soil, water, rice […]

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June 13, 2016December 6, 2023

Dengue fever death toll climbing this year

BANGKOK, 13 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has revealed that more than 18,000 people have come down with dengue fever since the beginning of this year. Permanent Secretary for Public Health Sopon Mekthon said more than 18,300 people were infected with the dengue virus from January 1 to June 7, of […]

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March 7, 2016December 6, 2023

Dengue fever remains a concern this year

Dengue fever remains a concern in Thailand as cases recorded during the past two months of this year has doubled cases in the same period last year. According to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Dr Sophon Mekthon, a total of 9,639 cases of dengue fever was recorded from 1 January to […]

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March 1, 2016December 6, 2023

Over 8,000 cases of dengue fever in the past 2 months

BANGKOK, 1 March 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is accelerating its efforts to combat dengue fever, after more than 8,000 cases were reported in the past two months. Permanent Secretary for Public Health Sopon Mekthon reported on the data released by the Bureau of Epidemiology. In the past two months, a total […]

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February 24, 2016December 6, 2023

NVI calls for consolidation of research for dengue vaccine

BANGKOK, 22 February 2016 (NNT) – The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has urged the government to support Thai researchers in developing a dengue fever vaccine after one was created in Mexico. NVI Director Dr. Jarung Muangchana, disclosed that a private company in Mexico has produced the world’s first vaccine for dengue fever, dubbed Dengvaxia. The […]

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February 17, 2016December 6, 2023

His Majesty the King has fever, doctors finding cause of bacterial infection

BANGKOK, 17 February 2016 (NNT) – Doctors tending His Majesty the King are closely monitoring his condition as the monarch has recently experienced fevers intermittently while his blood test showed signs of bacterial inflammation. In its 20th statement concerning His Majesty the King’s condition while staying at Siriraj Hospital, the Bureau of the Royal Household […]

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