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Health officials on alert for Afghan illness
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is stepping up surveillance of incoming travellers from Afghanistan to prevent the possible spread of an infectious disease, about which little is known so far.
Seawall plan raises ire
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party's plan to build a seawall comprising nine artificial islands in the Gulf of Thailand, which would stretch from Bang Khunthian district in Bangkok to Chon Buri, has drawn protests from critics, many of whom are concerned about the project's impact on the environment.
Chinese minimarts raided for contraband goods
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2024
» Health and anti-money laundering officials, accompanied by local police, raided 10 Chinese-owned minimarts in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district after local businesses accused authorities of being slow in acting against contraband foreign goods flooding into the country.
Coca-Cola ThaiNamthip marks 65 years of refreshing Thailand and making a positive impact
Business, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2024
» As the country's pioneer in non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing, Coca-Cola ThaiNamthip is celebrating its 65th anniversary by empowering its human heritage, known as "Khon ThaiNamthip," to take the next step towards future growth and advancing Thailand's sustainability agenda.
Health ministry seeks tax perks to fight non-communicable diseases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/09/2024
» The Public Health Ministry aims to offer tax incentives to individuals to help fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), according to Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Hospitals opt out of health security budget talks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/09/2024
» An association of state-run hospitals nationwide said it boycotted a meeting on Monday called by the National Health Security Office (NHSO) because the office has ignored its opinions on a budget allocation plan for the hospitals for the coming 2025 fiscal year, starting Oct 1.
Typhoon Yagi to hit North
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2024
» Twelve provinces in the North and the Northeast have been told to prepare for heavy rain starting on Monday as Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam on Saturday.
B21 million approved for mpox vaccines
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/09/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has allocated a budget of 21 million baht to purchase 3,000 doses of mpox vaccine.
Namwa banana prices soar
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/08/2024
» The loss of banana trees during the hot season has seen the price of popular namwa variety skyrocket, with further rises likely in the next few months, according to wholesalers.
Fears after monekeypox outbreak in Africa
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is on high alert as the World Health Organization (WHO) prepares to consider declaring a monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).