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Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but danger comes from infected tourists
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2026
» Some Thai fruit bats carry a strong strain of the Nipah virus, but the bigger danger comes from infected people arriving from countries where there is an outbreak of the disease, health authorities said on Monday.
New Covid-19 strain arrives in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2025
» Thailand has recorded 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG so far this year, most of them in Bangkok, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Healing office syndrome, one stretch at a time
Nathamon (Hilight) Silprachawong, Published on 06/06/2025
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XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the flu'
R May, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Public Health Ministry is closely watching the XEC variant of Covid-19, which is spreading seven times faster than regular flu.
Thailand mpox case could be new strain
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Wednesday that Thailand may have its first case of a new, more transmissible strain of mpox.
No need for Covid boosters
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2024
» Most people do not need to get a booster against the latest strain of Covid-19 as the symptoms are mild, virologist Yong Poovorawan said.
New Covid strain mild but children need watching
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/05/2023
» A new strain of Covid-19 has mild symptoms, but it could still spread among children as the school term resumes, according to health authorities.
VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories July 29
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/07/2022
» This week: Monkeypox runner, cannabis confusion, Covid concern and 'dead' man's new ID
City braces for sixth wave with spike in infections
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2022
» Bangkok is bracing for a sixth wave of Covid-19, as Covid cases in the capital hit over 10,000 new cases per day, threatening the city's public health system.
Govt finds 'infectious' sub-variants
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2022
» At least one foreign national was detected carrying an Omicron sub-variant that could cause severe infections, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.