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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.
National Health Security Office defends pilot for strep vaccine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has clarified its decision to pilot the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) before its general roll-out for children, citing budget limits.
Jabs against pneumococcus seen as 'sound investment'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2026
» Thailand's leading paediatric organisations have urged the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to include the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in the universal health care scheme, saying protection against severe but preventable childhood diseases is a sound public investment.
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.
Outbreak of polio reported in Laos
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Department of Disease Control is warning intending visitors to Laos that new cases of the acute viral disease poliomyelitis. which can lead to paralysis, are being reported there.
Bangkok ‘ready for the haze season’
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/10/2025
» Air quality in the capital during the annual haze season should be more manageable than in previous years, following the introduction of measures to control pollution caused by large vehicles, says the Bangkok governor.
Bills giving 'amnesty' to forest encroachers draw flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Three conservation groups are rallying for public support against two bills they say would grant amnesty to forest encroachers and investors, influential figures or politicians linked with them.
Thousands gather at Chulalongkorn Hospital to honour Queen Sirikit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/10/2025
» Thousands of Thais gathered at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok to pay their deepest respects to their beloved Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother whose lifelong dedication helped shape a better future for her people.
Newin backs PM for full term
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/10/2025
» Influential political figure and Bhumjaithai's de facto leader Newin Chidchob has voiced hope that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will continue leading the country for another four-year term following the next general election.
Just 63% of women want children: survey
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2025
» A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19–49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.