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Toxic dust blankets North
Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2023
» Northern provinces, especially Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, were blanketed by unsafe levels of the carcinogenic PM2.5 on Sunday, according to the Health Department.
Three police charged with extortion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2023
» KALASIN: A committee will investigate three police accused of demanding a 500,000-baht bribe in exchange for releasing a suspect caught with 2,000 methamphetamine pills in Muang district.
Go easy on pa thong ko, say health experts
Post Reporters, Published on 02/03/2023
» Thai people love their street food and “pa thong ko” (fried dough) and “cha Thai” iced tea are two favourites. But too much of a good thing can be bad for you, says the Health Department.
Low fertility tops 'Smart Families' agenda
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2022
» The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Health Week meeting began on Monday with a "Smart Families" policy discussion on how to deal with low birth rates and their impact on labour and economies.
Teen pregnancy jump prompts implant push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2022
» Births among teenage mothers rebounded last year despite dropping off in recent years, according to a study by the Department of Health.
Worried parents told kids' jabs are safe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2022
» The Department of Health is urging parents to take their children for Covid-19 shots ahead of the new school term this month after figures showed that almost 29% of kids aged between five and 11 have yet to receive a single dose.
35,000 schools aim to reopen for new term
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2022
» About 35,000 schools nationwide intend to resume onsite learning on May 17 with a plan to speed up student vaccinations.
Songkran to test Covid-19 curbs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed provincial governors to devise measures to contain Covid-19 over Songkran as health officials warned daily caseloads could top 100,000 after the festival unless precautions are taken.
Parents urged to limit kids' screen time
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2022
» The Department of Health has suggested parents spend more time playing with their kids after its survey found 64% of children under six years old spend more than one hour on electronic devices daily.
Up to 97% of Thais mask up to go out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2022
» 97% of Thais'wear masks'