Thai Health Ministry dealing with potential spread of respiratory illness from China

The Thai Ministry of Public Health has adopted four precautionary measures to cope with a respiratory illness which is now spreading among children in northern China. Over 3,400 people in Chiang Rai treated for respiratory conditions last week Several experts in infectious diseases, among them Professor Dr. Yong Poovorawan, Professor Dr. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit and Associate […]

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Only ID cards will be needed to access free medical services next year: Health Minister

Starting on January 8, Thai nationals will be able to access free medical services, at government and selected private hospitals contracted by the government, in Phrae, Roi-et, Phetchaburi and Narathiwat provinces by just producing their ID cards. MOU Signed to Enhance Healthcare with AI Screening Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said that Prime Minister Srettha […]

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Phuket ‘safety sandbox’ set to begin

PHUKET: The so-called “Safety Phuket Island Sandbox” will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Muang district as part of a Public Health Ministry pilot scheme to promote health and safety for tourists. Phuket Immigration Investigates Alleged Russian Working at Tour Booth Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will preside over […]

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Health Concerns Rise as 9.1% of Thai Youth Report E-cigarette Use

BANGKOK (NNT) – A survey has found that around 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, raising serious health concerns from public health officials. Thai Committee on Public Health Suggests E-cigarette Regulation and to End Ban on Vaping The nationwide survey, conducted by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), gathered responses from 61,688 […]

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