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Meningococcal jab advised for travellers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/04/2026
» The Department of Medical Services recommends that anyone planning to visit countries where Meningococcal disease is prevalent be vaccinated first to prevent infection.
Social Security Office must stay independent, says labour minister
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Tuesday pledged to ensure the Social Security Office (SSO) operates independently and transparently, while confirming that the Social Security Board (SSB) election will retain the existing "one voter, seven votes" formula.
Primary care push to ease hospital woes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to exercise the Primary Health System Act BE 2562 to focus on disease prevention at the household level to cope with budget constraints faced by state-run hospitals.
Action urged on chemical fertilisers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Praset Tangprasert, Published on 08/04/2026
» The government has been urged to negotiate with Russia and China to increase imports of chemical fertilisers, warning that any disruption linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger severe shortages in the farm sector and push food prices sharply higher after this month.
EEC eyes global hub status despite delays
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand's competitiveness in the Eastern Economic Corridor will depend not only on infrastructure and industry, but on its ability to build a globally attractive ecosystem blending business, tourism, sports and lifestyle, says Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office.
Rajavithi completes first robotic heart operation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Rajavithi Hospital has completed the country's first robotic heart surgery, marking a major advance in minimally invasive cardiac care.
Cancer Bill raises hopes
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is making the right move in drafting the Cancer Bill. The legislation raises hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention, and greater equity in medical resources, as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
Sector grows despite turmoil
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand's wellness sector is gaining momentum as shifting global travel patterns support growth in the local personal care and beauty economy, despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainties, industry executives say.
Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has begun a full transition to ensuring cannabis use in Thailand will be for medicinal purposes only, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
High hopes for cancer control
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.