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Familes exhorted to have at least 2 children, as birthrate falls
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/07/2023
» Each Thai family should aim to have at least two children to help halt the country's falling birthrate, Thailand's most senior health official said on Tuesday, which is the UN's World Population Day.
One in 10 Thai children obese: Dept
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2023
» Almost 10% of Thai children are clinically obese, according to a Department of Health study. The report warned the situation is expected to get worse if parents and teachers fail to improve nutritional awareness among the young.
Dept takes aim at sugar intake
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/01/2023
» The Department of Health is working with the private sector to improve the public's food literacy through a project that will see participating restaurants cut back on the amount of sugar they use amid growing concerns about the nation's expanding waistlines.
Many people disregarding mask rules, survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/04/2022
» People are noticing some disregard for mask-wearing rules in tourist areas during the Songkran holiday, prompting the Department of Health to remind the public that the kingdom's Covid-19 prevention measures are still in place.
Vaccine safe for pregnant women, dept assures
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2022
» The Department of Health expressed concern yesterday about the number of pregnant woman who have not yet been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 due to fears about the harmful effects they suspect the shots could have on their newborns.
Students with virus get exam venues
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/03/2022
» At least seven academic venues have been prepared for students infected with Covid-19 to take their university entrance exams so to ensure the outbreak does not interfere with their basic right to an education, the Council of University Presidents of Thailand says.
Covid cases in Bangkok surge to 2,000 a day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/02/2022
» Covid-19 infections in the capital are surging, with approximately 2,000 cases per day, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Department of Health poll: Fresh outbreak feared over New Year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2021
» Most respondents in a poll conducted by the Department of Health have expressed concern about another possible outbreak of Covid-19, especially the Omicron variant, if New Year celebrations continue as planned.
250K test kits head up food chain
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2021
» The Public Health Ministry will give out 250,000 antigen test kits (ATKs) to food-related businesses, food stalls and restaurants nationwide to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
85% shot rate required for schools to open
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/09/2021
» At least 85% of students, teachers and other staff of schools in red and dark-red zones will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before their schools will be allowed to reopen for on-site learning, says the Department of Health.