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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.
Dengue fever cases predicted to rise
Gary Boyle, 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 possible by the end of the year, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Pita tests positive for Covid
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/06/2023
» Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be self-isolating for a few days.
France donates 1m new Moderna doses
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2023
» Another batch of just over one million doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine from the French government was handed over to Thailand yesterday.
Chinese don't pose Covid threat: DDC
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2023
» The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new Covid-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Govt U-turns on Covid rule for visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/01/2023
» The government on Monday cancelled a policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
20,000 went to year's first full moon party
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/01/2023
» About 20,000 international tourists took part in this year's first full moon party on Koh Phangan from Friday night into Saturday morning.
China arrivals to skip virus testing
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/01/2023
» The Covid-19 screening test for arrivals from China at their points of entry might not be necessary, say communicable disease experts.
Ministry prepares for Chinese arrivals
R May, Published on 30/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to plan for the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.
Cause of man's death on flight still unclear
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/12/2022
» The cause of death of a Thai man on a return flight from Saudi Arabia was still inconclusive and further examination was needed, the Disease Control Department said on Monday.