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Thailand steps up Nipah monitoring
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Tourism Ministry has not received any reports of Nipah virus cases among Indian tourists in Thailand and has instructed its strategy and planning office to assess potential risks and contributing factors in order to prepare measures to prevent any impact on tourism.
491,000 Japan-bound air tickets cancelled as China warns people to avoid travel amid spat
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/11/2025
» Chinese airlines have recorded about 491,000 cancellations of tickets to Japan since Saturday - roughly 32% of their total bookings to the typically popular destination - after Beijing advised citizens to avoid travelling there amid a diplomatic spat, according to a veteran aviation analyst.
Shares retreat as more tariff uncertainty looms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell on Friday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision.
Selected shares slip over fears of arrivals dip
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/01/2025
» Shares of Airports of Thailand (AOT), hotels and airlines plunged on Monday on concerns that Chinese tourist arrivals might fall short of this year's estimate of 8 million as looming trafficking fears prompted Chinese travellers to cancel their planned visits to Thailand.
Health insurance co-payment benefits touted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2025
» Co-payments in health insurance may reduce hospital admissions, but the model — scheduled to be launched early this year — should benefit the industry in the long run because it helps reduce premiums, making private health insurance more affordable, says InnovestX Securities.
Tourism firms jittery over mpox impact
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/08/2024
» Tourism operators have expressed concerns over mpox as the first suspected case of a more transmissible strain of the virus was detected in Thailand.
Proactive cybersecurity steps deemed essential
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taking proactive measures in cybersecurity through penetration testing and staying informed about emerging threats will help organisations minimise impacts from attackers amid a fast-changing landscape of threats, said Gregory Pickett, chief executive of Hellfire Security and also a white hat hacker.
Bumrungrad Pioneers UROLIFT for Prostate Treatment in Thailand
Published on 10/06/2024
» As the population ages, the prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)—commonly known as an enlarged prostate—has increased significantly. Over 50% of men over 60 and 80% of those over 70 experience BPH, suffering from symptoms like weak urine flow, straining to urinate, and frequent nighttime bathroom trips.
Insurers team up for PM2.5 illness policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/03/2024
» As PM2.5 air pollution becomes a growing health concern in Thailand, with the level of hazardous dust expected to intensify as the hot season approaches, people are seeking practical options, leading to the emergence of insurance policies that cover respiratory diseases caused by fine particulate matter.
Agency sounds alarm over uneven economic recovery
Business, Published on 07/09/2023
» The government is recommended to continue with schemes to ease the cost of living, support the recovery of capital and funds, and assist in skill development for the workforce as the pandemic caused significant disparities.