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Revealed: Thaksin’s hospital haven
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Mention “the 14th floor” to almost anyone in Thailand and they will know instantly what you mean — it’s where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent six months while serving out his prison sentence at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok
Hypertension hides in plain sight
Oped, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thailand's economy has surged. Its health care system is admired. Yet a silent killer is quietly stealing lives, straining hospitals, and sapping the nation's future. That killer is hypertension -- and it's hiding in plain sight.
Health minister given ‘new information’ about Thaksin case
Published on 13/05/2025
» The director of Police General Hospital has demanded that Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin review a decision by the Medical Council of Thailand to discipline three doctors who treated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Two doctors face suspension in Thaksin hospital case
Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2025
» The Medical Council of Thailand has resolved to suspend two doctors and issue a warning to a third after concluding that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was not critically ill, which had been cited as the reason for him to serve out his prison sentence in a hospital.
Life-saving campaign can also save 22.8 billion baht
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2025
» The government has launched a nationwide health initiative against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), targeting more than 38 million citizens in a bid to save over 22 billion baht in national healthcare costs.
Final phase of sugar tax takes effect
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/04/2025
» Beverage manufacturers and producers of sweetened products that fail to reformulate their recipes to reduce sugar content face higher excise taxes under the final phase of the sugar tax now in effect, says the Ministry of Finance.
Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Silent, Deadly Threat
Published on 01/04/2025
» “Aortic valve stenosis” is an often-overlooked condition and a growing health concern in ageing societies such as Thailand. With an increasing elderly population and a rise in age-related valve degeneration, this condition poses a serious threat to public health. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s 2022 report, cardiovascular diseases claimed 70,000 Thai lives — equivalent to eight deaths every hour. Among these, heart valve disease is a key contributor, particularly aortic valve stenosis, which is increasingly prevalent among individuals aged 65 and older. As people age, calcium deposits can cause the aortic valve to thicken and stiffen, reducing its ability to open fully and thus restricting blood flow.
Opposition asks if PM lied about her father's 'serious illness'
Online Reporters, Published on 25/03/2025
» The Opposition has pointed out that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra told reporters her father Thaksin was healthy just two days before he returned to Thailand, and questioned why he was then deemed "seriously ill" and spent his prison term in the comfort of the Police General Hospital.
Silent Warning: Prostate Cancer
Published on 27/01/2025
» Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men and poses a significant health concern, with its incidence on the rise. In Thailand, it is the 4th most common cancer among men (1), while globally, it ranks as the 2nd most common cancer among men (2). Key warning signs include abnormal urination, blood in the urine, and severe pain in the lower back, pelvis, or thighs. This disease may also have a hereditary component (3).Regular screenings are strongly recommended for men aged 50 and above. Recent advancements in novel hormonal therapies (NHT) have demonstrated high efficacy with fewer side effects, which can improve the quality of life for those diagnosed.
14,000 carers needed to tackle elderly NCD surge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/01/2025
» More than 7.5 million elderly people are suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), prompting the need for an additional 14,000 care managers by 2030, said Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.