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Travel warning: meningococcal disease reported in UK
Online Reporters, Published on 22/03/2026
» The Department of Disease Control has warned Thais travelling to the UK that an outbreak of meningococcal disease, a rare and severe bacterial infection, has been reported in students at schools and universities in England.
Public alerted to influenza risk as cases expected to rise in 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» Public health authorities have alerted the public to stay vigilant against influenza as more than 130,000 cases have been reported since January, with the total this year expected to rise from last year.
Remote-key failure mystery solved in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» A mystery reported by motorcyclists with remote keys being unable to start their engines at a specific spot on Intharaphon Road in Bangkok has been solved. The disruption was caused by a signal used by a government agency, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Tigers killed by canine distemper virus, not bird flu
Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Canine distemper caused the deaths of 72 tigers at two animal parks in Chiang Mai earlier this month, not avian influenza, and there was no transmission to humans, it was announced on Tuesday.
Two health volunteers test positive for mpox after inmate’s death
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Disease control and correctional officials are moving to contain an mpox cluster at Thonburi Remand Prison after confirming infections in two close contacts of a recently deceased inmate.
No signs of Nipah found in arrivals from risk areas
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» Screening at three major Thai airports has still detected no potential cases of Nipah virus among arrivals from Bangladesh and India, while the acting public health minister confirms that the disease is not easily transmissible.
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.
Rama II Road subsides, pickup truck stuck
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2026
» SAMUT SAKHON - A section of Rama II Road inbound to Bangkok subsided on Saturday morning, leaving a hole into which a passing pickup truck fell. No casualties were reported.
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.
Cabinet approves Prasert as next energy permanent secretary
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» The cabinet has approved the appointment of Prasert Sinsukprasert as the new permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy.