Mor Prom, an application launched by the Ministry of Public Health, has introduced a new LINE official account to help track and respond to health issues caused by rising air pollution. As PM 2.5 levels increase during the winter months, the tool offers a fast and accessible way for individuals to report symptoms potentially linked […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday that cannabis buds may now be legally used only for five specific medical conditions and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription. The move tightens regulations amid a nationwide crackdown on recreational use. Thailand Shuts Down 1,000 Cannabis Shops in Nationwide Crackdown […]
BANGKOK. Dec 17 (TNA) – The Department of Health has issued a warning about a potential norovirus outbreak during the upcoming festive season when gatherings and travel are common. Norovirus NOT Found in Ice and Water Factories in Phuket Dr. Thiti Sawaengtham, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, highlighted the recent norovirus outbreak affecting […]
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 […]
Chula Faculty of Allied Health Sciences has launched a ready-to-eat flourless rice innovation made from egg whites, branded “eggyday”. This product is low in calories, filled with good-quality protein, high in calcium, complete with dietary fibers, and free of gluten. It is suitable for health-conscious people trying to control their weight, the elderly, and those […]
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people about the threats of contracting influenza and dengue fever this year, even as the threat of getting Covid-19 lingers. The department on Wednesday released its report on communicable diseases. Dengue cases on the rise in Thailand Its spokeswoman, Dr Jurai Wongsawat, said the department has found […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health, stated that his ministry undertook a meticulous process in adjusting the ministerial regulation regarding drug possession. Possession of more than 5 meth pills in Thailand to constitute dealing The statement was made in response to criticisms following the adjustment. Under the current regulation, individuals possessing […]
Health authorities say there’s no need to panic over the rash of respiratory illnesses and lung inflammation in China, Vietnam and Thailand, saying they result from old pathogens that lay dormant during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thai Health Ministry dealing with potential spread of respiratory illness from China Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said the outbreak […]
