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Bone marrow transplants offered free under SSO
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» Social security subscribers diagnosed with cancer who require stem cell or bone marrow transplants can now access treatment free of charge, says Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
UTN chief says party ready for upcoming election
Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2025
» The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Sunday said the party is ready for the upcoming general election, as he unveiled a platform centred on “decisive leadership” to tackle mounting crises.
Patients to gain cancer drug access
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» The government has approved new reimbursement rules enabling patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to use targeted therapies, Erlotinib or Gefitinib, as first-line treatment, effective for medical expenses incurred from Dec 1 onwards.
'Gold Card' needs dose of realism, says neurologist
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/10/2025
» Prof Dr Somsak Tiamkao, a neurologist and director of Khon Kaen University's Faculty of Medicine's Srinagarind Hospital, is urging reform of universal healthcare funding, calling for public co-payments to sustain services amid budget constraints and mounting hospital debts.
Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
Govt supports kratom research
Post Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» The government has thrown its support behind a research project to develop a kratom-based spray to relieve pain and inflammation as an alternative to morphine, said deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Wattanachan.
Thai Military Bank case suspect files petition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» A lawyer on Tuesday petitioned the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to ensure fair treatment and justice for his client, one of 12 suspects in the high-profile Thai Military Bank (TMB) fraud case, citing asset misuse and delayed prosecution as key concerns.
Hepatitis jabs urged for all Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2025
» Chulabhorn Hospital has warned that millions of Thais remain at risk of hepatitis B, urging everyone to receive at least one dose of the vaccine, particularly those born before 1992, when vaccination of newborns was not widespread.
Free HPV jabs at 24 universities
Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2025
» The government has launched a new initiative to offer free HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccinations to female students at 24 pilot universities across Thailand, aiming to improve women’s health and reduce cervical cancer rates.