Thai Health Service Support Department to propose end of hospitels and hotel isolation in...
Bangkok -
The Department of Health Service Support of the Ministry of Public Health is planning to propose the cancellation of hospitel and hotel isolation on September 1st.
Director-General Dr. Thares Krasanaiyarawiwong revealed on Wednesday, August...
Hundreds of community enterprises in Thailand still officially unauthorized to be marijuana plantations due...
Nakhon Panom -
More than 300 community enterprises in Thailand are still, officially anyways, unauthorized to plant cannabis and hemp due to the legal gap in cannabis decriminalization.
Dr. Yothin Chaithongyot, President of the Community Enterprise...
Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid-19 following APEC summit in Bangkok
World-
Hong Kong leader and Chief Executive John Lee, 64, tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at the Hong Kong airport where he was returning from the APEC summit in Bangkok.
John...
Thai Prime Minister Admitted to Hospital Due to Swollen Right Hand
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday, March 4th, was admitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok for overnight observation of his swollen right hand.
General Prayut returned from an inspection and merit-making trip to Ayutthaya...
AstraZeneca Thailand Appoints Roman Ramos as Country President
Bangkok – AstraZeneca (Thailand) Ltd., a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Roman Ramos as Country President. In his new role, Roman will be responsible for overseeing AstraZeneca's strategy and operations...
DDC Warns of Sharp Increase in Flu Cases
PRESS RELEASE:
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported a significant surge in seasonal influenza cases, with over 970,000 individuals affected this year. This figure is three times higher than the corresponding period for...
Thai Hospitals Alerted for Air Pollution Health Crisis
PRESS RELEASE:
(NNT) - Public hospitals across Thailand have been instructed to prepare for an anticipated increase in respiratory problems, with air pollution levels expected to rise in the coming weeks. The Ministry of Public Health...
Proposal to Put Graphic Warning Labels on Alcohol in Thailand Leads to Strong Opposition
National—
On February 28th, 2024, Mr. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Move Forward Party MP, and relevant agencies received a letter from Mr. Charoen Charoenchai and representatives from the alcoholic beverage industry protesting against a draft announcement...
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Raises Concerns Over Proposal to Reclassify Cannabis as an Illegal...
National—
At 10:45 AM, on May 9th, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, publicly mentioned the case of a proposal to reclassify cannabis into a type 5 illegal...
Stop-Drink Network Criticizes Alcohol Sales Approval on Major Religious Holidays at Airports
National —
On July 5th, 2024, Mr. Teera Watcharapranee, the manager of the Stop-Drink Network Thailand, voiced strong concerns regarding the recent approval of the sale of alcoholic beverages on Thai religious holidays at major...
