The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has recorded a significant jump in COVID-19 cases with 76,161 new infections and 40 additional deaths, with some raising concerns about the on-going outbreak. In a Thaiger news article, the numbers mentioned above span from May 24 to June 14, bringing a total of 476,584 cases since January 1. […]
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has commented that schools should not be closed to control the “seasonal surge of COVID-19”, as proper screening and isolation measures suffice to limit the spread within education entities. In a Bangkok Post article, Spokesperson for the DDC Dr. Jurai Wongsawat said on Wednesday that the cluster outbreaks of […]
A new COVID 19 strain was detected in France. In an Abante TNT report, there are now 4 cases of the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 which was discovered in one of France’s municipalities, said Virologist Bruno Lina. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has reported other NB.1.8.1 cases were detected in Germany, Ireland, […]
The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) together with the National Health Security Office (NHSO), will offer free influenza vaccinations to seven high-risk groups at all medical facilities countrywide until August 31. The vaccines protect against three major strains, A (H1N1), A (H3N2) and B (Victoria lineage). In a The Nation article, the government has procured […]
As news spread of the reemergence of COVID 19 virus in Thailand, the national government has now reported of the steady decline of cases. In a The Nation report, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Sasikarn Wattanachan announced on Sunday, May 11, that the COVID19 situation in Thailand has shown a downward trend, based […]
Thailand has ranked 9th in the world instant noodles consumption, according to the latest study released by the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA). In a The Nation post, the study was based on total packs consumed annually, including 15 countries with the highest demand for instant noodles. China and Hong Kong leads the list, with […]
Three schoolgirls from Buriram were confined in a hospital as their lungs have collapsed due to illegal vaping for 2 years. Dr. Pichit Puetkhunthod, the provincial health chief of Buriram said that three students have been in a hospital for a week after the students vomited and complained of chest tightness with breathing difficulties. The […]
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is now looking into pricing the health insurance cards for migrant workers of their dependents higher as compared to the budget for Thai user under the universal coverage scheme – the 30-baht “gold card”. According to Mr. Somsak Thepsutin, Public Health Minister, the health insurance cards cost around 1,600-2,400 baht each, […]
Thailand’s worsening PM2.5 air quality has pushed the national government for a work from home scheme. According to a Khaosod English Facebook post, those working in Bangkok will be working from home (WFH) from January 20-21, due to unhealthy levels of PM2.5 microdust particles. Thailand has been covered by smog for a few weeks now, […]
Doctors and medical experts give stern reminders to fans of “Soi Ju” (raw minced beef), a popular delicacy in the Isarn provinces, to stop or avoid eating it after a disturbing recent case of beef tapeworm infection. The Parasitic Disease Research Center and Chairman of FMC Medical Center in Nakhon Ratchasima, Dr. Natkapahat Rattanapithun, has […]
As the registration of same sex marriages in Thailand starts on January 22, the Public Health Ministry of Thailand is revisiting its surrogacy law, both for local and overseas couples who have plans in having surrogate babies. The director-general of the Department of Health Service and Support (DHSS), Dr. Panuwat Panket on Tuesday provided an […]
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The number of severely ill patients dependent on ventilators is also on the rise from 290 two weeks ago to 349 on Sunday.
The Public Health Ministry disclosed yesterday that Thailand had recorded its first case of the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19.
Insurance for COVID-19 infection, vaccine side effects and accident coverage all in one policy starting from 699 Baht.
The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand launches the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for Filipinos in Thailand.
