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Health ministry asks elderly drivers to stay alert
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has stepped up road safety warnings for elderly drivers ahead of the long Songkran holidays, after data showed that deaths among senior motorists have doubled over the past 15 years.
Meningococcal jab advised for travellers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Department of Medical Services recommends that anyone planning to visit countries where Meningococcal disease is prevalent be vaccinated first to prevent infection.
Influencers, online ads trigger e-vaping rise, worrying parents
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/04/2026
» Growing concern is mounting over influencers driving youth vaping, with many parents struggling to respond.
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.
Groups call for tougher booze curbs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.
Hospitals limit drug dispensing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/03/2026
» Three major hospitals have adjusted outpatient drug dispensing as a precaution to prevent potential shortages amid energy‑related disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, while the Ministry of Public Health says national stocks remain sufficient.
Lertsak eyed for deputy speaker post
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has nominated Lertsak Pattanachaikul, an MP from Loei province, as its candidate for second deputy House speaker, following discussions with the Bhumjaithai Party over key parliamentary posts, sources say.
Klatham, Democrat excluded from coalition
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/03/2026
» A new coalition government led by Bhumjaithai will exclude the Klatham and Democrat parties, sources say.
Government orders re-test for toxins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/02/2026
» CHIANG RAI — Authorities will conduct another test to determine the concentration of arsenic in the Kok River, following recent research that found traces of the heavy metal in samples collected from residents living along the river.
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.