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THAILAND

Cheaper, 'better' 1-dose HPV vaccine on the way

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/08/2024

» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will likely replace its current two-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with a cheaper, more effective vaccine in the next fiscal year, says Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin. He said the current two-dose vaccine is 60% effective against two strains of the virus -- HPV16 and HPV18 -- while its prospective cheaper single-dose replacement is 90% effective against nine strains.

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THAILAND

Minister stifles info on blackchin tilapia

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2024

» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow has cautioned the Department of Fisheries not to release further information about the controversial blackchin tilapia fish issue, saying it has become a legal matter under court consideration.

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THAILAND

Thailand praised for push to ban trans fats

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/08/2024

» The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry.

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THAILAND

More forest rangers to be recruited

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/08/2024

» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is planning to increase the number of forest rangers to improve forest protection and reduce the workload of existing rangers in the country.

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THAILAND

Alert for ill travellers coming from Central, South America

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/07/2024

» People arriving from Central or South America are advised to see a doctor if they have high fever, aches and chills after reports of the world’s first fatalities from oropouche fever, which is endemic to the region.

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THAILAND

Thai harmony for wild elephants and locals alike

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/07/2024

» The Eastern Forest Complex is regarded as the most important low-lying forest landscape in the Central region.

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THAILAND

Groups demand urgent action on 'alien fish' saga

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2024

» Civil society groups are demanding the government immediately find out who is responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species of fish that has caused havoc with local species.

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THAILAND

Unesco to make decision on Phu Phra Bat Park on Saturday

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2024

» The government expects the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani to be named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category on Saturday, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.

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THAILAND

230k tilapia exported before ban

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2024

» According to a leaked Fisheries Department document, 11 companies exported 230,000 blackchin tilapia fish to 17 countries from 2013 to 2016 before a ban was implemented, raising questions about what may have happened to any leftover stock.

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THAILAND

Satellite images show floods swamping 5 provinces

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2024

» Satellite images have shown extensive flooding across Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Phitsanulok, Maha Sarakham and Khon Kaen provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).