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No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/04/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew insists no more changes will be made to a new regulation that specifies the maximum amounts of certain drugs that will be considered for personal use if found on someone’s person.
Nation marks Thai Elephant Day
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/04/2024
» Thailand's Western Forest Complex is regarded as the largest wildlife hub in the country. It contains an abundant food chain system for predators and prey alike and is also home to several protected species, including the elephant, an enduring symbol of the nation.
Seniors 'require special attention'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government must think outside the box to find a solution to Thailand’s rapidly ageing society, lest it wants the nation’s senior citizens to be a burden for future generations, according to the CEO of Thonburi Wellbeing Co, Timothy Emen Lersmitivanta, today.
DDC warns of grim year for dengue
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/07/2023
» Thailand is currently facing what many experts predict will become a severe dengue fever outbreak, with up to 150,000 infections a possibility by the end of the year, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
One in 10 Thai children obese: Dept
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2023
» Almost 10% of Thai children are clinically obese, according to a Department of Health study. The report warned the situation is expected to get worse if parents and teachers fail to improve nutritional awareness among the young.
Covid vaccine HXP-GPOVac enters 3rd phase
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/12/2022
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) started the third round of clinical tests yesterday for its Covid vaccine HXP-GPOVac in Nakhon Phanom province, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Covid downgrade 'needs time'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health has yet to consider when it will reclassify Covid-19 as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance despite the recent easing of more restrictions.
Most face mask brands fail quality test standards
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2021
» Only a fifth of 60 face mask brands available on the market passed Thai Industrial Standard quality tests, according to the Thailand Consumer Council (TCC).
CCSA airs 7-day lockdown plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/06/2021
» The pros and cons of a proposal that Bangkok be locked down for seven days to contain the soaring number of Covid-19 infections have to be weighed carefully, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) says.
Factories failing to enforce Covid controls
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2021
» The Department of Disease Control is asking factory owners to strictly comply with disease control measures, warning that many plants with hundreds of workers fail to do so and risk spreading Covid-19.