Police Raid Pattaya Miracle Herb Shop After Many Complaints From Tourists, Pakistani Man Arrested
Pattaya —
Chonburi police raided a herbal shop in Pattaya for allegedly selling unapproved medicines with exaggerated health claims, arresting four individuals. This is only the latest raid against similar businesses which have had hundreds...
Laos Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning: Six Tourists Dead, Investigations Ongoing
Laos —
On November 21st, 2024, the UK Foreign Office confirmed that Simone White, a 28-year-old British lawyer, was the fifth tourist to die in Laos this week, suspected of methanol poisoning from illegal alcohol.
In...
Thai Health Minister Blocks 24-Hour Alcohol Sales in Hotels, Reviews Railway Proposal
National —
On November 19th, 2024, Thailand's Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, dismissed proposals for 24-hour alcohol sales in hotels and postponed decisions on serving alcohol on trains, citing safety and legal concerns.
During a meeting...
Thailand Introduces Smoke and Scan on Cigarettes to Combat Contraband and Protect Health
National —
On November 15, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Paophum Rojanasakul announced the launch of the “QR Cigarette” system, a Track & Trace technology to monitor tobacco products from production to purchase.
This innovation enhances...
Prachinburi Zinc Factory Explosion Kills Two Burmese Workers, Injures 28
Prachinburi —
On October 26th, 2024, Thai national media reported an explosion erupted from a chemical mixing tank at a zinc production facility in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi, killing two Burmese workers and injuring 28...
PM2.5 Warning for Bangkok and Surrounding Areas
PRESS RELEASE:
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on has issued a warning regarding elevated PM2.5 dust levels in Bangkok and surrounding provinces from October 24 to 27, 2024.
The Ministry has also introduced its...
Amidst Major Legal Troubles, Icon Group Billboard Removed in South Pattaya
Pattaya, October 12th – The gigantic billboard for "The Icon" beauty and health supplement group in the heart of Pattaya has been removed, following concerns and legal investigations into The Icon Group Company, a...
Medical Bytes Thailand Number 117: Privation and Suffering
Medical Bytes Thailand no 117: ‘Privation and suffering”
The following is a guest opinion article from Doc Martyn. His opinions and advice are entirely his own and may not necessarily be those of The Pattaya News Company...
Medical Bytes Thailand Number 116: A Good Day
Medical Bytes Thailand no 116: ‘A good day’.
The following is a guest opinion article from Doc Martyn. His opinions and advice are entirely his own and may not necessarily be those of The Pattaya News Company...
Medical Bytes Thailand Number 115: Such are the ravages of Syncope
The following is a guest opinion article from Doc Martyn. His opinions and advice are entirely his own and may not necessarily be those of The Pattaya News Company Limited. His contact information can be found...
