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DDC says Thailand’s top Covid variants show no signs of greater severity

June 03, 2026

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says the country’s three most detected Covid-19 variants — NB.1.8.1, JN.1 and XEC — are being closely monitored, with current data showing no evidence of more severe illness or higher death risk.

Thai DDC monitors influenza outbreaks as cases top 170,000 nationwide

May 31, 2026

Health officials say 171,731 influenza cases and 16 deaths have been recorded this year, with young children showing the highest illness rates.

DDC warns public in Thailand over rainy-season diseases and hazards

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026

Officials urge people to watch for respiratory, contact and mosquito-borne infections, plus snakebite, lightning and poisonous mushrooms.

DDC urges calm over Singapore Covid spike, says NB.1.8.1 already dominant in Thailand

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says people should not panic over Singapore’s Covid-19 rise, noting that the NB.1.8.1 variant is already the dominant strain in Thailand but has not led to a severe outbreak.

NB.1.8.1 now Thailand’s dominant Covid variant as officials track Singapore surge

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control says the NB.1.8.1 Covid-19 variant now accounts for 50.95% of detected samples in the country, while officials monitor a sharp rise in cases in Singapore.

Thailand tightens Ebola checks for DRC and Uganda arrivals

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026

Thailand has tightened Ebola screening for Thai and foreign travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda after both were declared affected zones.

DDC warns nicotine pouches are addictive, illegal to sell online

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026

Thailand’s Department of Disease Control warns that nicotine pouches are not harmless, saying they contain addictive nicotine and are banned from online sale and advertising.

DDC warns of heat stroke risk as Thailand enters hot season

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026

Thailand’s Disease Control Department has warned the public to watch for heat stroke during the summer months after 182 heat-related illnesses and 21 deaths were recorded last year.

DDC probes chickenpox outbreak at Thammasat Rangsit campus

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026

The Department of Disease Control has launched an urgent investigation into a chickenpox outbreak at two faculties at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus, after classes were moved fully online from March 3 to 6. Officials said an investigation team was dispatched and authorities are tracing cases linked to a mid-February student camp.

Streptococcus suis infections rise in Thailand, 49 cases reported and 3 deaths

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026

Thailand reports 49 cases of Streptococcus suis infections, with 3 deaths. The Department of Disease Control urges caution regarding raw pork consumption and pig handling.

DDC dismisses online rumours, insists vaccines safe and effective

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Thailand’s DDC rejects online rumours, confirming all FDA-approved vaccines are safe, effective and essential to prevent severe illness and outbreaks.

DDC warns beachgoers of ‘blue dragon’ after sighting in Phuket

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025

DDC warns beachgoers in Phuket about the blue sea slug, or “blue dragon,” after sightings at Karon Beach, advising caution for those allergic to jellyfish venom.

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