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DDC warns public in Thailand over rainy-season diseases and hazards
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.Thai army moves to protect troops in South Sudan amid Ebola risk
Thai army moves to protect troops in South Sudan amid Ebola risk
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
The Thai army is assessing the protective equipment needs of its troops in South Sudan after the Africa CDC widened Ebola risk areas.Thailand to quarantine DRC arrivals even without symptoms
Thailand to quarantine DRC arrivals even without symptoms
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Thailand tightens Ebola controls, requiring travellers from or through the DRC to enter 21-day quarantine even if they show no symptoms.Health warning issued over five summer diseases as heat fuels outbreaks
Health warning issued over five summer diseases as heat fuels outbreaks
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Warning issued over five common summer diseases as outbreaks worsen in the hot season, with the Department of Disease Control advising symptom checks and stressing hot food, serving spoons and handwashingOver 10 million Thais affected by PM 2.5 dust, with severe health impacts
Over 10 million Thais affected by PM 2.5 dust, with severe health impacts
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2025
In 2023, over 10 million Thais suffered from PM 2.5 dust, with respiratory, skin, and eye systems hit hardest. Expert warns of increased lung cancer risks from repeated PM 2.5 exposureMigrant workers must buy health insurance to state cut costs
Migrant workers must buy health insurance to state cut costs
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2025
Thailand starts migrant health insurance via OSS Centres in 4 border provinces (Tak, Mae Hong Son, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi) to reduce state costs. Full coverage by Jan 2026.Health Ministry tightens rules on medical certificates for migrant workers
Health Ministry tightens rules on medical certificates for migrant workers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2025
The Ministry of Public Health is tightening regulations on medical certificates for migrant workers. A special task force has been set up to monitor and prevent illegal activities, aiming to stop the spread of foreign diseases.Every home gets a virtual doctor: Meet NHSO’s 'Doctor Home' AI system
Every home gets a virtual doctor: Meet NHSO’s 'Doctor Home' AI system
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2025
Meet 'Doctor Home,' the AI-powered smart physician. Now every home has a virtual doctor for preliminary health screening via the NHSO platform.Exercise urged as cardiovascular diseases kill 20.5 million a year
Exercise urged as cardiovascular diseases kill 20.5 million a year
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Thai health officials urge exercise to cut cardiovascular disease risk, warning CVDs kill over 20 million globally and cases in Thailand keep rising.Thailand faces mental health crisis with 15 suicide deaths daily
Thailand faces mental health crisis with 15 suicide deaths daily
FRIDAY, MAY 09, 2025
Thailand is grappling with a deepening mental health crisis, with an average of 15 people dying by suicide each day, and seven suicide attempts occurring every two hours.