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Kratom sellers to warn minors, mothers at point of sale
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/12/2023
» Vendors selling food and drinks containing kratom will now be required to display a sign at their point-of-sale, warning individuals under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women against purchasing the psychoactive product.
More Covid-19 cases expected after Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2023
» The Bureau of Epidemiology expects the Covid-19 caseload to rise after the Songkran Festival because of people's activities during the festival and their travel, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.
Gang-raped teen seeks asylum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/03/2023
» Crime: The Children, Youth and Family Foundation has asked the Justice Ministry for witness protection for a 14-year-old victim allegedly raped by 15 men over a two-year period.
Not ready for dystopia
Oped, Postbag, Published on 14/01/2023
» Re: "Five automation predictions for 2023" (Business, Jan 11) and "Five tech predictions for 2023 and beyond" (Business, Jan 10).
DDC allays amoeba fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2022
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said a brain disease caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as "brain-eating amoeba", is not contagious between people.
Emerging monkeypox threat
News, Published on 07/08/2022
» Thailand has now found four monkeypox patients, including the first Thai woman last Friday. Given the apparent rise in infections, the Ministry of Public Health has come under pressure to formulate control and treatment measures.
Thais 'willing' to wear masks in public
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction over news that most Thais are voluntarily wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 despite the mask mandate being lifted on Thursday.
Govt ups monkeypox alert level
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/05/2022
» Monkeypox is now classified as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance.
Measures sought for nightspots
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2022
» The public health committee has asked the Department of Disease Control (DDC) to seek effective Covid-19 measures if nightclubs, bars and other night entertainment venues are allowed to reopen.
Home stay rules to be relaxed
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/04/2022
» Home isolation for high-risk people who have been exposed to someone infected with Covid-19 is expected to be reduced from a week to five days starting next month.