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Thai traditional medicine agency outlines cannabis farm controls
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Provincial health offices will be briefed via Zoom on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) on measures to oversee licensed cannabis cultivation sites.
Liver fluke infections in Maha Sarakham prompt urgent health action
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Maha Sarakham officials plan training and checks after screening found liver fluke infections among new university students.
The Rise of Plai: How an Ancient Thai Root Became a Modern Pharmaceutical Heavyweight
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Backed by clinical trials and 242 million baht in state prescriptions, the traditional ginger relative is stepping onto the global wellness stage
MedPark reshapes cancer care in Thailand with precision medicine
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
MedPark Hospital is advancing cancer care in Thailand through integrated oncology teams, genomic testing, AI-assisted diagnosis and future CAR T-cell research.
Thailand named Asia’s top retirement destination for 2026
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thailand has been ranked the best country in Asia for retirement and ninth globally in International Living’s Global Retirement Index 2026, reinforcing its push to become a global medical and wellness hub.
Thailand considers broader alcohol dispenser restrictions
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat says officials will refine a draft ban on self-service alcohol dispensers to cover more shop formats.
The Hidden Connection Between Trauma, Displacement, and Addiction
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Behind many addictions lies a story of trauma, survival, and loss. For refugees and survivors of human trafficking, the journey is often marked by violence, uncertainty, and emotional pain. Understanding this connection is essential in creating a path toward healing, recovery, and hope.
Thai FDA and US Officials Convene to Tighten Pesticide Checks on Imported Produce
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026
Bilateral talks with the USDA and ASCE focus on harmonising laboratory screening and sampling methods for fresh fruit, vegetables, and nuts
Bio-banking boom puts Thailand on advanced healthcare map
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Medeze Group is helping to position Thailand as a rising wellness deep-tech hub, linking bio-banking, cell therapy and medical tourism.
The Wildlife Trade: A Breeding Ground for New Zoonotic Diseases
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
The risks of zoonotic diseases are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, making it vital to shift global strategy from reactive responses to prevention, according to the Alliance’s announcement of its new White Paper, Live Wildlife Trade and Markets.