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Thailand DDC Issues Warning as Rainy Season Bacterial Infections Claim Over 100 Lives
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
Rising cases of leptospirosis and melioidosis prompt health officials to urge farmers and vulnerable groups to avoid wading in floodwater
Disease Control Department seeks views on indoor smoking zones at international airports
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Disease Control Department has opened a public hearing on whether international airports should be allowed to set up smoking zones inside passenger terminals.
DDC warns 10 Thai dishes may pose liver fluke risk if undercooked
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Department of Disease Control warns that raw or undercooked freshwater fish dishes can expose diners to liver fluke infection and raise bile duct cancer risk
Thailand orders 21-day quarantine for travellers from Congo and Uganda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
Thailand will require travellers from or through DR Congo and Uganda to undergo 21-day quarantine from May 27 amid Ebola concerns.
Cases of five illnesses jump over the past month
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
The Department of Disease Control reports a rise in five diseases over the past month, with influenza leading the list—mostly the A/H3N2 strain—while Streptococcus suis infection recorded the highest case fatality rate at 5.26%.
Thailand reports 40 monkeypox cases in 2025, urges high-risk groups to practise safe sex
SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025
Thailand has confirmed 40 monkeypox cases so far in 2025. Health officials advise high-risk groups to wear condoms, monitor symptoms, and follow 5 key prevention tips.
Public Health Ministry warns of rising disease risks during rainy season, urges preventive measures
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
Thailand warns of increased risk of respiratory infections, flu, and dengue amid rainy season, urging vaccination and preventive measures to protect public health.
Covid-19 cases surge in Thailand, over 28,000 new cases in two days
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 04, 2025
As of May 27, 2025, the cumulative total of Covid-19 cases for 2025 stands at 323,301, with 69 deaths in total this year.
Covid-19 cases rising sharply, peak yet to come
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
The Department of Disease Control warns of rising Covid-19 cases—nearly 50,000 last week—and expects the outbreak to continue for 2–3 months. Flu cases are steady with 300,000+ infections and 33 deaths.
Ministry of Public Health stated that scarlet fever is not new
SATURDAY, MARCH 01, 2025
The Department of Disease Control emphasized that scarlet fever is not new and is a communicable disease under surveillance, mostly affecting children.