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Thai Muslims to get mandatory jabs for Hajj
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thai Muslims preparing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year will receive mandatory vaccinations against meningococcal disease and influenza, health screenings, and free first-aid kits, the Public Health Ministry said.
Elderly woman dies after Narathiwat bombing
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 18/10/2025
» A 79-year-old woman has died of serious injuries caused by a roadside bomb that exploded in Yi-Ngo district in the southern province of Narathiwat on Thursday.
Thailand's health ministry warns of Mers threat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is urging Thais who are headed for Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to exercise extra caution, following a recent outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in the country that has claimed two lives to date.
Somsak meets visiting Saudi minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/05/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is aiming to promote wellness and medical tourism in Saudi Arabia, while the Labour Ministry expects to send more skilled workers to the Middle Eastern country.
Hajj-goers get health support team
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/05/2023
» The Public Health Ministry will send 42 medical personnel to accompany Thai Muslims joining the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year.
Saudi flights to boost tourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/07/2022
» The upcoming launch of a direct air route from Bangkok to Jeddah, a commercial centre and gateway to the holy city of Mecca, is expected to push up the number of visitors from Saudi Arabia tenfold, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
THAI resumes pilgrimage flights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/06/2022
» Thai Airways International (THAI) has resumed operating passenger flights to Saudi Arabia for pilgrims during the Hajj.
Govt asked to seek Saudi investors
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 05/05/2022
» Chambers of commerce in three southern border provinces have told the government to propose joint ventures to Saudi Arabia as a way to stimulate trade.
Projects to build on Saudi ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/04/2022
» The southern border provinces' strategic development committee is pushing for a raft of development projects in the area aimed at strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia.
Yala hit with 500-plus cases
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2021
» The southern border province of Yala is facing an alarming outbreak of Covid-19, with a surge of more than 500 new infections in the past week, provincial health chief officer Dr Songkran Maichum said yesterday.