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Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.
Myanmar man dies of rabies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has confirmed the first rabies-related death this year after a Myanmar national, 36, died in Rayong province.
Thai year of environmental upheaval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
Health ministry pledges to review weed laws
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group "Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future," which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
Anutin allays reshuffle fears
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra won't dissolve the House of Representatives simply to gain a political advantage, said Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday.
Variant under close watch
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2025
» The Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC) is keeping a close watch on Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which is expected to become the dominant strain in the country.
Thumbs down for cannabis certificate plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Cannabis advocates have expressed disappointment after learning about a new Public Health Ministry initiative that will require cannabis users to have medical certificates to ensure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Cannabis users in Thailand ‘will need medical certificates’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin says cannabis users in Thailand will be required to have medical certificates to make sure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Warning for Covid, influenza during Thailand's rainy season
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2025
» People are advised to continue to follow coronavirus and influenza prevention guidance as the virus is expected to spread more during the rainy season and following the opening of schools next week, according to Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC).