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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.
Thailand monitors war impact on medical supplies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring potential drug price inflation amid unrest in the Middle East, with possible intervention in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce if necessary.
Thailand cracks down on anaesthetic used in ‘zombie pods’
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on etomidate, an intravenous anaesthetic, in order to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.
Dengue jab trial to begin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health will launch a dengue vaccination trial in Nakhon Phanom province next month. If successful, the vaccine will be included in the universal healthcare scheme, says Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Forest rangers get submachine guns
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2024
» The Royal Forest Department has bought locally-made weapons from the Ministry of Defence, saying it was the first time the department has obtained modern submachine guns for the protection of over 32 million rai of the country's forest zone.
230k tilapia exported before ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2024
» According to a leaked Fisheries Department document, 11 companies exported 230,000 blackchin tilapia fish to 17 countries from 2013 to 2016 before a ban was implemented, raising questions about what may have happened to any leftover stock.
2023's influenza cases jump 5-fold
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/10/2023
» The number of influenza cases in 2023 has risen fivefold when compared to last year's monthly averages and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now warning against buying artificial influenza antiviral pills labelled oseltamivir that have been smuggled into the country.
Solutions sought as North ravaged by toxic PM2.5
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2023
» The National Environment Board (NEB) will beef up preventive measures against PM2.5 ultrafine dust after 17 northern provinces have seen smog pollution hit crisis levels.
Dept urges seniors to get two booster jabs this year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2023
» The Department of Disease Control is urging senior citizens and individuals with chronic diseases to get two doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year as a precaution against coronavirus infections.
Private sector backs 2065 green goals
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2022
» The private sector supports the government’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065 and would like to see a five-year plan that could help businesses comply with the goal, says Krit Jitjang, president of Kasikornbank Plc.