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Royal Thai Air Force rejects training link to fatality
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has released a statement regarding the death of Private Phrusapa Wimuttithamchai, stating medical examiners have determined the cause of death to be brain death, resulting from complications from an abscess in the brain.
Overcoming that temptation to light up
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/11/2025
» A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.
Alert sounds over surging HFMD, influenza cases
News, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has voiced alarm over a sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and influenza cases in Bangkok, warning parents and communities to remain vigilant as the rainy season increases the risk of transmission.
Health alert issued over 'soil fever'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A public health warning has been issued over an outbreak of melioidosis, also known locally as "soil fever", after three deaths were reported in Maha Sarakham, according to the provincial public health office.
Bangkok raids catch hazardous cosmetics smuggled from China
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/05/2025
» The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) recently raided five warehouses in Bangkok, confiscating more than 34,000 counterfeit branded perfumes smuggled from China, with a street value of 4.3 million baht.
Fasting seen as the key to wellness during Ramadan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2025
» Fasting during Ramadan is a time to train the mind, strengthen body endurance, and improve self-control by abstaining from food and water.
Pollution control areas to be designated
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has authorised all 50 district offices to announce pollution control areas to control sources of particulate matter up to 2.5 microns or PM2.5.
40% of fathers smoke, survey shows
News, Published on 04/12/2024
» Almost four in ten fathers in Thailand smoke cigarettes, which mostly has a negative influence on their children, especially as more young people are now vaping while the average age of people who vape drops each year, according to new survey findings.
Experts warn of vape threat to children
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/08/2024
» Allowing a child to vape or be exposed to the hazardous vapour of an e-cigarette at home could potentially be deemed a violation of child protection laws, some child health and child rights experts have warned.
Dept issues warning on kratom drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-infused beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.