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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.
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 cases, deaths rise after Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2023
» The number of Covid-19 cases and covid-related fatalities soared 150% last week over the previous seven days, following the Songkran celebrations.
First cases of Kraken detected
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has found two cases of a new sub-variant of Omicron which has a strong transmission capacity.
Latest Covid variant 'not a concern'
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/02/2023
» The new Omicron subvariant CH.1.1, which has been detected in 67 countries including Thailand, can evade immunity produced by some vaccines but its rate of transmission is low, the Department of Medical Sciences said.
Broadcasting rights in jeopardy
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2022
» Fifa has threatened to end Thailand's broadcasting of World Cup 2022 final matches if the kingdom fails to meet its standard encryption of broadcasting signals.
Face mask mandate lifted
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2022
» The government has lifted its face mask mandate and advised vulnerable and infected people to still use masks for the sake of personal and public health.
Three suspected monkeypox cases in fact herpes
R May, Published on 30/05/2022
» The Department of Disease Control said lab results confirmed the diagnosis.
Singapore drops outdoor mask rule
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/03/2022
» Singapore is easing Covid-19 curbs, lifting most restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors and a requirement to wear masks outdoors.
Covid infections soar in Hua Hin
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2022
» Local transmission of Covid-19 has soared in Hua Hin, while most other districts in Prachuap Khiri Khan province are reporting fewer cases.