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Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but the danger comes from infected tourists
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Some Thai fruit bats carry a strong strain of the Nipah virus, but the bigger danger comes from infected people arriving from countries where there is an outbreak of the disease, health authorities said on Monday.
About 1,000 mpox cases recorded in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2026
» Thailand has recorded "almost 1,000 cases" of monkeypox since the viral disease emerged in 2022, with Bangkok reporting the highest number of patients.
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Online Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
‘Khon La Khrueng’ co-payment scheme will cover 33m recipients in first phase
Online Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» Key government figures confirmed that the Khon La Khrueng (half-half) co-payment stimulus programme will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase set to roll out between December and January, covering 33 million people.
Activists demand fairness in case against rural doctors' leader
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Health advocates have sought help from the government to save Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, leader of the Rural Doctors Society, from imminent ouster from the Public Health Ministry.
Health minister distances himself from bid to dismiss rural doctor chief
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Theptusin said on Monday he was unaware of an attempt to axe Supat Hasuwannakit, the Rural Doctor Club president, from the bureaucracy as a probe into his alleged wrongdoing took place before his tenure.
King Power cites economic doldrums while closing storefronts in 3 Thai airports
Online Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) shares fell 7.8% on Friday following an announcement by Thai duty-free retailer King Power that it intends to shutter its stores in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, pointing to the steadily declining economy and heightened rental fees.
Bangkok tops the world for remote work, fast internet and stunning scenery
Online Reporters, Published on 31/05/2025
» Bangkok has been named the world’s best city for remote work for digital nomads in a recent ranking by experts at QR Code Generator, which specialises in transforming interaction through quick response (QR) technology.
Opposition MP cleared of royal defamation
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2024
» Piyarat Chongthep, a People’s Party MP for Bangkok, has won a rare acquittal on charges of lese-majeste and computer crime, after a court in Kalasin said the evidence against him was weak.
Former protest leader gets suspended term for lese-majeste
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2023
» A former co-leader of pro-democracy demonstrations who later switched to support a party linked to former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has received a suspended sentence for royal defamation in connection with a rally staged in February 2022.