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Thailand mpox case could be new strain
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Wednesday that Thailand may have its first case of a new, more transmissible strain of mpox.
New skywalk would link 5 hospitals to BTS
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) wants permission to build a skywalk linking the hospitals along Ratchawithi Road.
Alarm bells ring as Covid situation worsens
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» Experts are becoming concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation over the past weeks, with health authorities issuing warnings on the spread of the new Omicron sub-variants.
Dept issues warning on kratom drinks
Published on 02/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-mixed beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.
Toxic-waste fire victims file complaint against authorities
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/04/2024
» About 100 people affected by the fire at a hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong province have filed a complaint against the industrial authorities who earlier approved it.
Doctors warn of hot summer heatstroke
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2024
» Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health.
US teen wanted for molesting horses in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2024
» An American teenager is wanted after he was caught molesting at least two pregnant horses in Phuket, causing one of them to miscarry.
PM2.5 levels soar
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/02/2024
» Levels of PM2.5 soared in most Bangkok districts on Wednesday, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to call on employers to allow their staff to work from home Thursday and Friday.
Capital’s PM2.5 levels soar
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2024
» Levels of PM2.5 pollution surpassed the safe threshold throughout Bangkok on Tuesday morning.