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Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.
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.
US experts take this year's accolades
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/11/2025
» A paediatric cardiologist who pioneered the use of non-surgical methods to treat congenital heart defects and a leading researcher known for his work on nutritional epidemiology have been named the recipients of this year's Prince Mahidol Award.
PM defends border tactics
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s adherence to legal and ethical standards in managing cross-border issues with Cambodia, following criticism over the use of psychological tactics near the frontier.
Climate bill the key to hub aspirations, says Suchart
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2025
» A climate change bill is key if Thailand is to achieve its commitment to greenhouse gas reductions and become a regional hub for carbon credits, according to the new Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
New drug to be registered with FDA
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) has prepared to register the affordable hepatitis C drug ravidasvir with the Food and Drug Administration to improve access for 800,000 patients and reduce treatment costs.
Thailand's gold card healthcare scheme 'not in crisis'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday that the 30-baht "gold card" Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme is not facing a financial crisis, emphasising its stability with reserve funds for hospitals totalling 46 billion baht after liabilities.
Colder weather moving in from Friday
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2025
» Temperatures are forecast to fall sharply in most regions of the country from this Friday due to the arrival of a high pressure system from China.
Asean urged to embrace circular economy
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2024
» The circular economy (CE) is the future of the world and must be driven by aggressive policies from governments, especially within the Asean community, which needs to take further steps to integrate it into the entire economic system, experts say.
‘Functional food’ health claim rules clarified
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has clarified the conditions under which producers of so-called functional food products can make basic health claims on their packaging without seeking the regulator’s approval.