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News, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Rice Department wants to increase the profile of Thai rice on the global stage, by promoting unique strains with certified, geographical indication (GI) labels to a wider market.
Published on 23/08/2024
» Following two successful hackathons in the past two years, Siriraj Hospital is set to make history by collaborating with MIT Hacking Medicine, a student-led initiative at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that has helped launch over 100 companies since its founding in 2010, for the third edition of its annual hackathon event.
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» Health experts say the universal healthcare policy, aka the 30-baht gold card scheme, is unlikely to provide adequate security to every citizen, suggesting the scheme be reformed for financial sustainability in the future.
Published on 15/08/2024
» Breast cancer is a life-threatening disease that women should not overlook, as it can affect women of all ages. At Thainakarin Hospital, we have a specialised Breast Center staffed by doctors, nurses, and personnel with expertise in breast diseases. To help with primary prevention, women should avoid the following risk factors:
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.
Published on 25/07/2024
» Mr Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, announced that in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on 28 July 2024, officials and staff from the Ministry of Transport's 22 agencies have initiated the "Transport Ministry's 100 Hearts to Honour the King" project. This involves offering royal blessings, pledging to be exemplary civil servants, and uniting in a blood donation goal of 2 million CCs for His Majesty. Moreover, 172 scholarships will be awarded to students in schools around Bangkok Port to enhance educational opportunities and morale, fundamental to societal and national development.
Published on 12/07/2024
» Recently at the Saha Group Fair, Saha Group partnered with Quark Biosciences to jointly enter the biotechnology industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the 28th Saha Group Fair held at BITEC Bangna on 27 June 2024. Ms Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation of Thailand, presided over and served as an honorary witness at the signing ceremony. Additionally, Professor Dr Piyamitr Sritara, Chairman of the Executive Board, The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), was honoured to join as an honorary witness at this MOU signing ceremony.
Published on 12/07/2024
» The revelation of sexual preferences is becoming more open and accepted, leading to a broader understanding of gender diversity beyond just male and female. The SX TALK SERIES #4, under the theme HEALTHY PRIDE “Healthy Diversity,” featured four expert doctors from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, discussing attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community and social acceptance and equality at C asean SAMYAN CO-OP, 2nd floor, Samyan Mitrtown, recently.
Published on 20/06/2024
» Informa Markets aims to make CPHI South East Asia 2024, the region’s largest pharmaceutical trade event, a springboard to secure Thailand’s position as the regional medical hub. The event, scheduled for 10-12 July 2024, will bring together leading manufacturers, scientists, researchers, pharmacists, importers, and distributors of machinery, raw materials, and packaging from 21 countries to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
Published on 04/06/2024
» The governor’s orders are as follows: