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Vets treat two white lions rescued near border
News, Published on 10/01/2026
» A team of veterinarians has been deployed to care for two confiscated white lions rescued near the Thai–Cambodian border in Trat province, with long-term rehabilitation plans now underway.
Don't panic: Your essential guide to Thai squat toilets
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 14/08/2025
» Visiting Thai public restrooms in destinations like temples or gas stations can sometimes surprise travellers with an unexpected encounter with the traditional squat toilet. This toilet type, despite being challenging for those unaccustomed to squatting, remains the preferred choice for many Thai people.
Somsak backs push to prescribe herbs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin defended the government's push to promote herbal medicines over Western pharmaceutical products for treating common illnesses, saying the initiative was intended to provide patients with alternative treatment options.
Alarm over end of Thailand's free medicines policy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2024
» A civil society group is unhappy with the Medical Council of Thailand's legal action against the National Health Security Office (NHSO)'s policy over free medicine for 16 ailments under the universal healthcare scheme.
Doctors warn of hot summer heatstrokes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2024
» Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health.
Primaya boss denies role in TikTok scam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2023
» Arrest warrants have been issued against 11 suspects, nine of whom including Pichnaree Tantiwit, CEO of dietary supplement business Primaya, have acknowledged charges against them as a result of wildly exaggerated advertisements related to investment schemes on social media.
Transgender influencer allegedly sold hazardous supplement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2022
» Police have arrested transgender influencer Nara Crepe Katoey on a charge of advertising dietary supplements containing a hazardous psychoactive drug, desoxy-D2PM.
State agencies crack down on 1,300 false food, drug product ads
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2020
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Broadcasting Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) have taken action against more than 1,300 false advertisements this year.
Guiding light for Parkinson's sufferers
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/01/2020
» Walking sticks have helped to advance mobility and independence for countless people with physical limitations. A home-grown innovation has brought such advancement to a whole new level, specifically for sufferers of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Deer's death inspires green money-making plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has found a way of protecting the environment and making money while it does that -- by selling the rubbish left behind by visitors.