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School classes ‘can go online’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2024
» The new school term, which starts on Thursday, could proceed with online classes if health threats to students arise, including the spread of Covid-19, excessive heat or high levels of air pollution, the government says.
Covid claims 12 lives as rise in cases predicted
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2024
» The number of new Covid-19 infections is expected to continue rising into the upcoming school term, following a spike in hospital admissions and deaths among at-risk groups since the Songkran holiday, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Kids drawn to vaping despite proven health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2024
» They can look harmlessly cute, coming in bright cartoon-like colours and with various tempting flavours.
Thai music therapy explored
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Department of Medical Services (DMS) is planning to conduct research with Mahidol University's College of Music (Mums) to boost the efficiency of Thai traditional music in therapy.
PM2.5 dust levels worsen, schools keep kids indoors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/02/2024
» The levels of fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are still high in 30 provinces, including Bangkok, and schools nationwide are limiting outdoor activities for fear of risking their students' health.
Alarm sounds over jump in young e-cigarette users
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/01/2024
» E-cigarette use among schoolchildren has increased fivefold in seven years with most users beginning the habit while in primary school, according to a recent study.
'Society 5.0' needs upskilling: forum
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/11/2023
» The government should invest more in developing human resources to prepare for the coming of Society 5.0, in which innovative technology and artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role in driving the global economy, according to the chairman of Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT).
Flu spike prompts warning
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/09/2023
» The Public Health Ministry is warning that many respiratory diseases are spreading during the rainy season, especially influenza, with a higher patient rate than last year, said Dr Opas Kankawinpong, the ministry's permanent secretary.
'Groped' client sends industry into tailspin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2023
» Pornprapai started her career at a traditional Thai massage shop on Khao San Road about a year ago, seeing the tourist mecca as the perfect place to make money. But things are not looking quite so rosy nowadays that tourist numbers are dropping again after a brief post-Covid resurgence.
Ministry eyes bold dental health target
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to open one dental hospital in each of the 77 provinces to enable core access to oral healthcare, especially those living upcountry.