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US baby with rare illness treated with tailor-made gene edit
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalised gene-editing technique that raises hopes for other people with obscure illnesses, doctors said Thursday.
Protectionism will not protect
Oped, Published on 16/05/2025
» As many Global North countries turn inwards, foreign assistance has become an easy target. The decimation of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has dominated headlines, but the United Kingdom and many European countries have also cut their foreign-aid budgets. Policymakers in these countries view this spending as a form of charity and think that bolstering their economic and military might can deliver more benefits for more people.
Strict Covid-19 prevention measures for preschool centres
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The Social Development Office has announced measures to combat the spread of coronavirus in preschool development centres across Bangkok.
Legal stakes rise for Thaksin in hospital case
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/05/2025
» The decision by the Medical Council of Thailand to discipline three doctors involved in former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's stay at the Police General Hospital is likely to negatively impact an upcoming hearing on the controversy, according to political pundits.
First responders in Gaza run out of supplies
AFP, Published on 08/05/2025
» GAZA CITY - First responders in Gaza said on Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage.
Tris upbeat on life sector expanding this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Thailand's life insurance sector is expected to expand steadily this year, supported by rising health awareness and growing demand for critical illness coverage, while non-life insurers may see margins tighten amid rising claims from natural disasters, says credit rating agency Tris.
Thaksin prophecy
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/05/2025
» Re: " '14th floor saga' paints a bad picture", (Opinion, May 5) & Thaksin probe welcome", (Editorial, May 1).
Poor dietary choices burden Thai healthcare, cut economic growth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/05/2025
» The Department of Health Promotion (DHPS) has raised concerns over the nation’s dietary habits, highlighting the risk of Thais picking up non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to excessive consumption of sweet, salty, and fatty foods.
Thailand reports first anthrax death in 30 years
Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death in three decades, prompting a public health alert after authorities identified hundreds of people in Mukdahan province potentially exposed to the deadly bacteria.
Thaksin to skip court hearing on hospital stay
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will submit a written statement at the opening of a court hearing on June 13 into claims that his prison sentence was not adequately enforced, according to his lawyer.