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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.
Nipah screening at airports, travel warning for India
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2026
» Disease control has been intensified at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, screening travellers from West Bengal in India where there is a confirmed outbreak of the potentially deadly Nipah virus disease.
Most Thais 'unaware' of alcohol's health risks
R May, Published on 12/12/2025
» A survey by ThaiHealth found most Thais are unaware that the consumption of alcoholic drinks can increase the risk of cancer, highlighting alcohol's central role in the country's worsening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis.
New Covid-19 strain arrives in Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2025
» Thailand has recorded 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG so far this year, most of them in Bangkok, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2025
» Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.
Uni condom project gains momentum
R May, Published on 14/07/2025
» With syphilis increasing, students try to get past social stigma and opt for safer sex
Govt confirms hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Department of Disease Control has confirmed that Thailand is facing an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), a highly contagious viral disease primarily affecting children under the age of five.
Covid-19 cases top 53,500 a week, Bangkok most infected
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/05/2025
» There were 53,563 Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand last week, with five deaths, and Bangkok had the most infections.
XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the flu'
R May, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Public Health Ministry is closely watching the XEC variant of Covid-19, which is spreading seven times faster than regular flu.
Covid alert as 6 die last week
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2025
» Thais are being warned about a rise in Covid-19 infections following the deaths of six people last week.