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Ministry plans to curb hazing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/08/2024
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) is investigating ways to end hazing violence in the nation's universities.
Experts warn mpox poses serious threat to Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2024
» Experts have warned Thais to be on their guard regarding the new mpox strain in case the current outbreak mushrooms into a full-blown global pandemic.
Secondhand smoke 'kills 9,400 per year'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/08/2024
» More than 9,000 people die as a result of secondhand smoke in Thailand each year, a rate higher than that of the United States, says a recent report.
NHSO torpedoes 'pay for more' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has rejected a plan by a national network of hospitals to allow patients under the universal healthcare scheme to pay extra for access to better treatments.
Experts warn of vape threat to children
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/08/2024
» Allowing a child to vape or be exposed to the hazardous vapour of an e-cigarette at home could potentially be deemed a violation of child protection laws, some child health and child rights experts have warned.
Thailand praised for push to ban trans fats
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/08/2024
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Thailand as one of five countries that have successfully eradicated trans-fatty acids in the food industry.
Genome sequencing boost for Thai swamp buffalo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/06/2024
» A method of full genome sequencing will be applied to Thai swamp buffaloes to preserve their primitive genetics, according to the Department of Livestock Development, which said the endeavour follows King Rama X's conservation initiatives for this breed of animal.
Thammasat opens new medical hub
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2024
» Thammasat University Hospital has opened its Thammasat Advanced Medical Center (THAMC), which offers premium medical services, as it marks the 90th anniversary of the university’s establishment.
New highly-transmissible Covid strain will elude vaccines: expert
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2024
» The KP.2 strain of Covid-19 will become dominant in Thailand, according to a renowned virologist. It will be more transmissible and vaccines will be hard-pressed to keep up with its mutations, but its symptoms will not be more severe that those of previous strains of the virus.
Covid infections see sharp rise
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2024
» Covid-19 cases last week jumped by at least 900 on the previous week, with one fatality recorded each day, the Public Relations Department’s Covid-19 Information Centre revealed.