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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.
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).
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%.
Govt sounds alarm over rate of premature births
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced renewed concern over Thailand's high rate of premature births, which currently stands at 9.91%, a figure considered high compared with global averages.
Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen Mother
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 27/10/2025
» The city of Pattaya will proceed with its International Fireworks Festival 2025 as scheduled next month, with adjustments made to reflect the period of national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Govt steps up plan to curb kidney disease
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has launched a campaign to promote free dialysis treatment while emphasising the importance of public education and lifestyle changes to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Chinese navy ships make friendship visit to Thai port
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Chinese Navy's 83rd Fleet docked at a port in Chon Buri province on Thursday morning to promote bilateral relations between China and Thailand.
Floating book fair docks in Sattahip
News, AMPORN SANGKAEW, Published on 16/10/2025
» CHON BURI: The MV Doulos Hope, an international floating book fair, has docked at Chuk Samet Port in Sattahip Naval Base.
Just 63% of women want children: survey
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2025
» A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19–49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
Chinese woman’s body found after Pattaya jet ski accident
News, Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 10/09/2025
» PATTAYA - A Chinese man was rescued but his wife was later found dead after the pair fell off their rented jet ski in choppy waters near Koh Lan, off the coast of Pattaya, police said on Wednesday.