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Thai Muslims to get mandatory jabs for Hajj
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thai Muslims preparing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year will receive mandatory vaccinations against meningococcal disease and influenza, health screenings, and free first-aid kits, the Public Health Ministry said.
DNP seeks more time to move 3 wild elephants
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has asked the Khon Kaen Administrative Court for additional time to relocate three wild elephants following the death of a jumbo during a recent transfer, citing safety concerns.
Satellite data helps cut PM2.5
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/01/2026
» Satellite-driven pollution models are delivering tangible gains in the fight against PM2.5, reducing fire hotspots and burned areas in pilot provinces and underscoring the role of data and technology in improving air quality, according to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Hat Yai mobilises massive recovery clean-up effort
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/11/2025
» Hat Yai's "Big Cleaning Day" is set to begin on Saturday, mobilising locals and heavy machinery to restore the city within seven days, said Songkhla governor Rattasart Chidchu.
Digital access drive for disabled people
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/11/2025
» Efforts are underway to launch inclusive digital access as more than two million people with disabilities face online inequality which limits their access to essential services in health, finance, and education, a seminar was told.
Medics prepped to handle huge crowds at mourning ceremonies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has instructed health authorities nationwide to prepare medical and public health workers to assist the thousands of people set to attend mourning ceremonies for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
'Quick Win' policies are paying off
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/10/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Prompat said yesterday that the ministry's "Quick Win" policies are advancing as planned, with several initiatives already showing tangible results.
Thailand to sue over damage to hospital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is preparing to mount civil and criminal lawsuits against Cambodia for damage to hospitals, estimated at roughly 146 million baht, sustained during the recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said yesterday.
Mental distress cases mount on border conflict
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has reported a surge in psychological distress among civilians affected by the border conflict, with nearly 200,000 people now living in temporary shelters across seven border provinces.
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.