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Thailand pushes to arrest plunging birth rate
Published on 13/02/2026
» Authorities are launching a new push to address Thailand’s collapsing birth rate, now the lowest in 75 years, with a focus on ensuring that every pregnancy is safe, voluntary and fully supported.
Health dept urges premarital checkups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Health has urged couples to undergo medical check-ups before marriage, as early screening can prevent babies from being infected with sexually transmitted diseases.
Chinese 'zombie pods' dealer arrested in Pattaya
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 03/02/2026
» PATTAYA - A Chinese national has been arrested for illegally selling ketamine-laced vape pods, known as zombie pods, to partygoers in Pattaya beach town.
Drainage contractor discharged black water into Jomtien sea
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 03/02/2026
» PATTAYA - The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released wastewater that stained the sea black on Monday.
Tourists opt for the beach as bars close for early voting
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 01/02/2026
» PATTAYA - Thai and foreign tourists opted to relax on the beach on Saturday night, when entertainment venues were closed for advance voting on Sunday ahead of the general election the next Sunday.
2 tourists killed in separate traffic accidents
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 28/01/2026
» PATTAYA/PHUKET: Chinese and Turkish nationals were killed in separate traffic accidents in the tourist destinations early on Wednesday morning.
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/01/2026
» The Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation's sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Police hunt trio after 126,000 litres of diesel replaced with water
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 26/01/2026
» Police have launched a manhunt for three fuel truck drivers who allegedly siphoned B-0 diesel worth over 3.6 million baht, replacing it with water before the fuel was taken to an offshore drilling platform in Chon Buri province.
Preterm births cause alarm
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Department of Health (DoH) has teamed up with the Interior Ministry and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to cut Thailand's preterm birth rate to no more than 8%.
Arrest warrant for Chinese man after compatriot robbed in Pattaya
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 12/01/2026
» CHON BURI - The Pattaya Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese man suspected of tying up and robbing a Chinese property broker in her Mercedes-Benz at a housing estate on Sunday night.