Tag: Health
Death and illness as cold weather embraces Thailand
The Public Health Ministry confirmed yesterday that at least two people had died in the cold weather – one in Loei and the other in [Read More…]
Legal cigarette buying age in Thailand to be raised to 20: Jurin
The Public Health Ministry plans to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes from 18 years old to 20 years old. The decision was reached [Read More…]
Plastic bags not a wise substitute for condoms: Thai Healt Ministry
Using plastic bags instead of condoms during sex would put teenagers at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and severe vaginal lacerations, the Public Health [Read More…]
More illegal abortion clinics raided in Thailand
BANGKOK, 28 December 2010 (NNT) – A team from the Public Health Ministry has raided four illegal abortion venues in one day, expecting more to [Read More…]
New Thai law will let pregnant students continue studying
Thai Pregnant students will be given the choice of continuing with their studies or resuming after delivery once the Reproductive Health Protection Act takes effect, [Read More…]
Rain and cold weather reported in north and northeast Thailand
BANGKOK, 15 December 2010 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned people in the North and Northeast of changing weather, possibly [Read More…]
New helmet laws introduced in Thailand as fatality rate soars
Public Health Ministry regions across the country yesterday were declared compulsory helmet-wearing zones to promote safety and reduce fatalities caused by motorcycle accidents, said Deputy [Read More…]
Thailand: North and Isan are experiencing very cold weather
MAHASARAKAM, 8 December 2010 (NNT) – The Meteorological Department has warned the denizens of the upper North to brace for chilly weather, as the temperature [Read More…]
