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Outbreak of polio reported in Laos
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Department of Disease Control is warning intending visitors to Laos that new cases of the acute viral disease poliomyelitis. which can lead to paralysis, are being reported there.
Digital reciprocity on the horizon
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/10/2025
» The US-Thailand framework for an agreement on reciprocal trade is expected to establish a robust foundation for digital reciprocity, empowering American investments in Thailand -- including strategic data centre deployments.
Bangkok steps up push to curb smoking
News, Published on 10/10/2025
» Bangkok is stepping up the enforcement of its public smoking ban to better protect residents and tourists from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
Thai influenza cases surge past 700,000 with 61 deaths
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/10/2025
» Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in influenza cases, which have now surpassed 700,000 nationwide, with 61 deaths reported.
BDMS Launches SPOT-MAS Early Cancer Screening Programme
Published on 07/10/2025
» Proactive health management is taking centre stage as Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), a leading international private hospital network, introduces the ‘BDMS SPOT-MAS’ cancer screening package. This innovative test detects early-stage cancer cells through a single blood sample, under the concept “Early Detection, Better Outcomes – Comprehensive Screening for 10 Cancers.” The initiative aims to improve treatment opportunities and disease control from the earliest stages.
Alert sounds over surging HFMD, influenza cases
News, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has voiced alarm over a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and influenza cases in Bangkok, warning parents and communities to remain vigilant as the rainy season increases the risk of transmission.
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.
Co-payment for gym fees to help slash NCDs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has proposed new initiatives to promote physical activity and cut non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including co-payment for gym membership fees.
Why cattle matter in the Thai economy
Oped, Khanitha Pakinamhang, Published on 10/09/2025
» The milk in your morning coffee. The beef in your favourite menu. Both come from small Thai farms now struggling to survive.
Panel to thrash out new online booze sales rules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is studying the sale of alcoholic beverages through online platforms to develop regulations for the sector.