BANGKOK, 24 June 2013 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is on high alert for possible symptoms of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS) which has killed 38 people worldwide. Health Minister Dr Pradit Sinthawanarong said 68 people in 9 countries have been confirmed as having contracted the virus since September. The […]
BANGKOK, 2 March 2013 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is monitoring the new strain of bird flu H7N9 after two people died of the disease in China in March this year. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday talked about the recent spread of the new avian influenza in China, saying the Public Health […]
BANGKOK, Nov 16 – Security agencies concerned about the upcoming Pitak Siam anti-government rally will meet Monday at Government House in a meeting to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung as the Nov 24 protest date draws nearer. Secretary general Paradorn Pattanathabutr of the National Security Council (NSC) said today that the meeting […]
Security has been beefed up in Hat Yai, Songkhla on Wednesday following widespread reports and rumours that a suspected insurgent who is on the run may take refuge here. The authorities have distributed sketches of insurgents allegedly involved in last Friday’s car bomb in Pattani’s Saiburi district, in which six police officers and security officials […]
BANGKOK, Sept 10 – Thai health officials are on alert for an outbreak of hantavirus—a rodent-borne illness—after a global warning to travellers by the World Health Organization. Suwanchai Wattanyingchaorenchai, deputy director general of the Communicable Disease Control Department, said alerts were also issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following last […]
LAMPANG, Sept 4 – Thailand’s Meteorological Department today warned that heavy rain is likely in various parts of upper Thailand and local residents should beware of flash flood through Thursday. Provinces at risk include Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Phitsanulok, Phetchabun, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnart Charoen, Ubon […]
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial has issued a second advisory for roads around Phuket following last nights heavy rain. Authorities said there are four flooded areas on Thepkasattri Road. Read more: Bangkok Post
Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Thursday ordered officials to monitor flood-risk areas after heavy rains triggered floods on several roads in the city in the morning, reports said. MR Sukhumbhand directed all district offices to prepare for flash floods due to excessive rainfall, especially in the Ekamai, Thonglor and Sukhumvit areas as well as […]
