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More help to reduce suicide toll
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2025
» An average of four people attempt suicide every hour, with a total of 5,126 people committing suicide last year, says the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn: Ministry
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2024
» Cannabis-related treatment costs rose from 3 billion to 20 billion baht last year due to a surge in usage among the population, says the Public Health Ministry.
'Toy pods' seen as Trojan horses to addict kids
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Services (DMS) on Wednesday warned people about spreading “Toy Pods”, the newest generation of e-cigarettes that is now popular among teenagers.
Public Health Ministry to use AI to diagnose depression
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Public Health Ministry will apply artificial intelligence (AI) to its online platform to help with diagnosing depression in patients, Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the permanent secretary for public health, said on Wednesday.
Govt urged to further aid young mums
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2024
» The problem of underage pregnancies can't be ignored amid national efforts addressing declining fertility rates, an expert in education and child development has said.
National Health Security Office extends support for hotline
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2023
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has extended its support to the 1323 mental health hotline.
Hospital confirms first case of vape-linked lung infection
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/11/2022
» Thailand has found its first confirmed case of vaping-associated lung injury (Evali), according to Winai Wananukul, Chief of the Internal Medicine Division at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
Ministry advises locals in risk areas to work from home
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/04/2021
» The Ministry of Public Health is urging people living in high-risk areas to work from home or stay put for two weeks to curtail the upward trajectory of Covid-19 cases that is expected to skyrocket after the Songkran Festival.
Doctors warn fashionable dental braces can kill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Dental Council has warned teenagers wearing fake dental braces in the hope of making a fashion statement to be wary, as testing has showed the accessories are laden with toxic heavy metal.