Thailand safe from deadly ‘Congo fever’

No cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) infection have been detected in Thailand, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC). 110 people infected with Zika since January: health ministry The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared CCHF, a viral haemorrhagic fever, as a dangerous communicable disease. It is spreading in eastern Europe, the Middle […]

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Prawit quits as leader of Palang Pracharath, is renominated, reassumes the post

General Prawit Wongsuwan quit as leader of the Palang Pracharath party, was renominated, uncontested and reassumed the post today (Saturday). Prawit’s Palang Pracharath Party says it will not merge with Pheu Thai His sudden resignation today, which effectively dissolves the party’s executive committee, was announced by acting party leader Paibul Nititawan at the general meeting. […]

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Chulalongkorn University Presents Plant-Based Biopharmaceutical Research to Combat Cancer Cells in Lab Animals

For the first time in Thailand, lecturers at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences have successfully developed antibody from tobacco plants with inhibitory effects on the growth of cancer cells in laboratory animals. This signals hope for access to effective cancer medication and treatment at a lower cost.

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Heavy rain forecast for most of Thailand from July 29th to August 1st

People living in northern, north-eastern, central and southern Thailand can expect heavy to very heavy rain and accumulations, which may cause flash floods and overflows, especially along waterways and lowland from July 29th to August 1st, according to the Meteorological Department. Tropical Storm Doksuri to Bring Heavy Rainfall It says that a moderate monsoon trough […]

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