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'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.
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.
Prominent virologist says mpox jabs only needed for at-risk groups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2024
» Mpox vaccines are necessary only for at-risk groups, not the general population, as the disease is less contagious than Covid-19, according to a prominent virologist.
Queen among outstanding Thai athletes
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» Her Majesty the Queen was one of Thailand’s most outstanding athletes in 2023.
Covid-19 linked to diabetes risk
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2023
» A doctor from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine said yesterday people infected with Covid-19 are at greater risk of developing diabetes.
Institute offers booster shots
Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2023
» The Institute of Dermatology is offering a Covid-19 vaccination service using the Gen2-Bivalent Pfizer vaccine at its headquarters on Ratchawithi Road.
Covid-19 drug now free of charge
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2023
» The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Covid-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide
Post Reporters, Published on 24/01/2023
» The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one Covid-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.
Country gets set for China arrivals
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2023
» When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.