Covid 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 […]
Read MoreChina steps up monitoring of emerging respiratory diseases: Report
By Hindustan Times A SEASONAL rise in respiratory illnesses in China is drawing significant attention this year, especially on social media. The focus stems from unfounded comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic, which began five years ago. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the increase in cases in a November bulletin, noting that respiratory infections […]
Read MoreFake vitamins purchased online endangers patient
A DOCTOR issued a warning through a Facebook user that one of his patients gained 5kg after taking fake vitamins sold at a popular online marketplace that were actually a steroid and an appetite stimulant, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Jan. 3). A Facebook user who goes by the name “Drama Addict” quoted […]
Read MoreThai-Myanmar border at Tak shut for a month after cholera outbreak in Myawaddy
WITH a hospital in Myanmar’s Myawaddy township, across the border from Thailand’s Mae Sot town, now treating over 300 cholera patients, the Thai government today (Dec. 23) closed this stretch of the border for a month for safety, Naewna newspaper said. Deputy Prime Minister/Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said after a Defence Council meeting that […]
Read MoreDoctor fuming at patients selling free medicine online
A DOCTOR is furious at patients selling medicine they got for free under the universal healthcare programme online pointing out that this policy is aiming at ensuring that people don’t go bankrupt from medical treatment and should not be used to generate income, TV Channel 7 said today (Dec. 17). Dr. Somros Phonglamai, a […]
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