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Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but danger comes from infected tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2026
» 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.
Nipah screening at airports, travel warning for India
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2026
» Disease control has been intensified at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, screening travellers from West Bengal in India where there is a confirmed outbreak of the potentially deadly Nipah virus disease.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
Covid alert as 6 die last week
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2025
» Thais are being warned about a rise in Covid-19 infections following the deaths of six people last week.
Bangkok residents worry about building safety after earthquake
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/04/2025
» A recent survey by Nida Poll has revealed concerns among Bangkok residents about the structural safety of buildings and other issues following the recent earthquake.
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/01/2025
» Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
No need for Covid boosters
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2024
» Most people do not need to get a booster against the latest strain of Covid-19 as the symptoms are mild, virologist Yong Poovorawan said.
Dinosaur track find could be a first for Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/01/2024
» A new set of prehistoric animal footprints, thought to be 225 million years old, have been discovered between the border of Phetchabun and Khon Kaen.
Condom use drops among teenagers
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/12/2023
» Teenagers are at risk of being infected with HIV due to widespread unprotected sex, says the Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF) Thailand.
Pattaya murder suspect fears being killed
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/07/2023
» The fourth suspect in the Pattaya murder of a German businessman claims he was forced to help his co-accused and fears for his life if he is placed in the same prison as the alleged mastermind of the crime, his family says.