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Primary care push to ease hospital woes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to exercise the Primary Health System Act BE 2562 to focus on disease prevention at the household level to cope with budget constraints faced by state-run hospitals.
Rajavithi completes first robotic heart operation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Rajavithi Hospital has completed the country's first robotic heart surgery, marking a major advance in minimally invasive cardiac care.
High hopes for cancer control
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
Thailand introduces AI-enabled disaster warning system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities.
Islands win coveted 5 stars
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2026
» Koh Kradan in Trang province and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi received the highest five-star rating for 2025 under the "Beach Star" environmental assessment programme, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) announced on Tuesday.
Doctors' incentives a hit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/03/2026
» A new quota system offering faster specialist training and higher pay attracts 446 applicants for 239 posts
Thai-built drones tested to speed medicine delivery to remote islands
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» Thai-built drones are being tested to deliver medicines, vaccines and medical supplies to hard-to-reach hospitals on islands, aiming to shorten treatment waiting times and improve access for patients in remote areas.
Water safety initiative gains Japan's technical assistance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has sought Tokyo's support in collecting water samples from Myanmar's Shan State to identify a source of toxic runoff.
Rama VI Road declared smoke-free
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has declared Rama VI Road a smoke-free area as part of its push to promote a "Healthy City" environment.
Mahidol laureates call for global focus on public health
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2026
» Recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award 2025 have called for global cooperation to strengthen public health security amid geopolitical uncertainty and conflict.