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Alert sounds over surge in flu, RSV, dengue fever cases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced alarm over a rise in respiratory illnesses as well as a jump in fatalities from increasing influenza and dengue fever cases.
Hong Kong records first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019
Published on 04/08/2025
» Hong Kong has recorded its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019, involving a boy who returned from the mainland Chinese city of Foshan which is facing an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease, the South China Morning Post has learned.
Tackling dengue threat together
News, Published on 14/06/2025
» In the face of a changing climate, now is the time for Asean member states to develop a cure for dengue.
Somsak outlines strategy on dengue
News, Published on 10/06/2025
» The government has laid out its strategy to combat the spread of dengue fever, in an effort to bring down the number of deaths from the disease to zero this year.
Life in a flu bubble
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/05/2025
» Re: "Covid cases hit 33k last week", (BP, May 19) & "Covid alert as six die last week,' (BP, May 13).
Leishmaniasis deaths prompt alert in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» Thai health authorities have issued a warning following two deaths from leishmaniasis this year, urging the public to take precautions against bites from sandflies, the disease’s primary vector.
Dengue jab trial to begin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health will launch a dengue vaccination trial in Nakhon Phanom province next month. If successful, the vaccine will be included in the universal healthcare scheme, says Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
PELUPO Festival in Chon Buri unveils full line-up
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/02/2025
» On March 14 and 15, the PELUPO Festival is back bigger than ever. The highly anticipated festival promises an unforgettable weekend of live music, culture and community at its stunning new location at Treasure Hill Golf Club in Chon Buri.
ONE Championship’s Denis Puric glad to have ‘real challenge’ against ‘beast’ Elias Mahmoudi at Fight Night 26
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 01/11/2024
» Denis Puric says ONE Championship fans are in for “fireworks” when he faces Elias Mahmoudi next month in a mouthwatering matchup with potential title implications.
Natural Solutions: Teen’s Mission to Improve Health for Vulnerable Communities
Published on 25/10/2024
» In Thailand, the blend of heat and humidity creates an ideal environment for infections, especially during the rainy season from mid-May to October. Beyond the prevalent threat of dengue fever, skin problems like fungal infections disproportionately affect underserved communities, where poor living and working conditions increase their risk. Trinity Jantarach, a 17-year-old student at Bangkok Patana School (BPS), witnessed this issue during her volunteer work in the Khlong Toey slum. She saw firsthand the struggles of individuals dealing with ringworm, inspiring her to support these vulnerable communities.