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New treatment improves care for Parkinson's disease patients
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2026
» Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital has reported success in treating patients with Parkinson's disease using apomorphine subcutaneous injections, particularly in cases where patients show intermittent responses to medication.
Illegal kratom drink factory raided in Samut Prakan
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/07/2025
» Police and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials raided a major producer of kratom-laced drinks in Samut Prakan province on Wednesday and seized over 200,000 baht worth of illegal products.
Breaking cycle of forest land grabs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand’s efforts to address landlessness among its population has been a priority for multiple administrations. One key strategy has been allocating forest land to those in need. However, a significant portion of beneficiaries reside in forest zones classified as state-owned property, creating challenges in balancing land distribution with environmental conservation.
AoT lobbies for smoking rooms in six Thai airports
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2025
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has asked the Ministry of Public Health to relax its rules and allow smoking rooms in the six international airports operated by the company.
Top environmental issues of 2024: Kingdom's ecology under attack
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» Environmental issues damaged Thai society and the economy in a number of ways in 2024.
Play safe over New Year, ministry warns
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Covid-19 situation remains under control, although people must take precautions by wearing face masks in crowded places and have had at least two booster shots before attending large New Year's Eve parties, warned the Public Health Ministry.
Govt inks deal for LAAB doses
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/07/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health signed a contract with AstraZeneca yesterday to procure 257,500 doses of the Long-Acting Antibody (LAAB) drug for people with poor immune systems who cannot get a Covid-19 vaccine.
FDA approves use of Evusheld
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2022
» The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Evusheld, a combination of long-acting antibodies, for prevention of Covid-19, FDA director Paisal Dankhum said on Wednesday.
2nd death linked to Omicron
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2022
» A second person with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has reportedly died in Udon Thani province, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) announced yesterday.
Korean chiropractor arrested in clinic raid
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/11/2021
» Health officials and police raided three related chiropractic clinics in Bangkok and Nonthaburi on Thursday and arrested a South Korean practitioner for providing unauthorised services.