Indian magazine names Thailand top global spa & wellness destination
THAILAND has recently been recognised as the Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination at the Hospitality Horizon Spa & Wellness Summit & Awards 2025, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The event was held in Mumbai by Hospitality Horizon, India’s magazine for travel, food, hospitality, and lifestyles, TV Channel 7 said. The selection […]
Read MoreSomsak tightens control of cannabis distribution
PUBLIC Health Minister Somsak Theopsuthin today (June 24) signed an announcement to control distribution of cannabis ensuring it is no longer freely available and emphasizing “medical use only”, Amarin TV said this evening. The key point of the announcement is cancelling the ministry’s announcement issued in 2022 and now making cannabis, specifically the flowers/buds, […]
Read MoreRaid on cannabis shops selling spiked jelly and chocolates
PUBLIC Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin today (July 22) launched a random inspection of 20 cannabis shops across Bangkok that are secretly selling jelly and chocolates mixed with the herb unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Thai Rath newspaper said. This is in keeping with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s order to stop illegal […]
Read MoreNew Covid wave less dangerous, most don’t need a jab: Doctor
A DOCTOR who specialises in respiratory diseases urged the public to be mindful of the new wave of Covid-19 now spreading in Thailand but not panic because the virus is now less dangerous, Naewna newspaper said this morning (May 13). Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, head of ICU specialising in respiratory diseases, critically ill patients and […]
Read MoreCovid cases surged over 8,000 in one week
THE GOVERNMENT issued a warning to the public today (May 10) to take care of themselves because a Covid-19 outbreak is intensifying with 8,446 patients receiving both inpatient and outpatient treatment during April 27-May 3, 2025 and this does not include those who did not seek treatment at hospitals, Naewna newspaper said Mr. Karom […]
Read MorePublic warned not to eat raw, undercooked pork after S.suis outbreak kills 2 in Phrae
WITH the outbreak of Streptococcus suis (S.suis) among pig population in Phrae province having led to two persons dying and 14 others undergoing treatment the public was urged to not eat raw or undercooked pork, Amarin TV said this evening (May 6). Pharmacist Den Panyanant, deputy director of public health in this northern province, […]
Read MoreAnother anthrax patient found, taking total to 3
AFTER a man died of anthrax infection in Mukdahan province last Wednesday (Apr. 30) another patient was confirmed to have contracted the disease today (May 3) raising the total undergoing treatment to three, Naewna newspaper said this evening. There is a total of 638 people at risk of catching this disease including 36 butchers, […]
Read MoreOne dead from anthrax infection but second patient survives
AFTER A man who came into contact with cows and buffalos and recently ate beef died of anthrax infection at Mukdahan province yesterday (Apr. 30) while a second patient responded to treatment and has survived the authorities quickly imposed strict control and are monitoring the situation, Naewna newspaper and Amarin TV said this morning. […]
Read MoreTest shows 15 popular Thai milk tea brands contain synthetic colours
A TEST undertaken by “Chalad Sue magazine, Consumer Foundation” of Thai milk tea sold at 15 popular beverage outlets showed that they all contained synthetic colours and while these are officially allowed to be used in food a doctor warned that no such thing as safe in terms of chemical toxicity that enters the […]
Read MoreSupport for move to start collecting salt tax this year
THE Salt Reduction Network is very pleased that the Excise Department is gearing up to collect sodium, or salt, tax this year as a measure to encourage entrepreneurs to adjust their formulas and introduce healthy food options for consumers, TV Channel 7 said today (March 3). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surasak Kantachuvessiri, president of this […]
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