Health

Authorities including the Public Health Support Bureau and local police conducted an inspection at an elderly care facility in Nonthaburi on October 7th. The facility, housing 81 male psychiatric patients…

A beauty clinic in Phatthalung, Thailand, has addressed public concerns regarding nose thread lifting procedures after a patient reported inflammation and suspected the use of tendon. The clinic’s owner, Dr…

Thailand’s King and Queen presided over a Mahidol Day ceremony at Siriraj Hospital, laying a floral wreath at the statue of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, celebrated as the Father of Modern…

Ukrainian man Pavlo has filed a complaint with Thailand’s Consumer Protection Police Division after a nose reconstruction using rib cartilage in Bangkok left him with ongoing breathing difficulties and other…

A one-year-old boy had his fingertip severed by a nursing assistant using scissors to remove gauze from his IV line at Somdet Phra Yuppharat Loeng Nok Tha Hospital in Yasothon…

Ms. Ramrung Subanseni, Director-General of the Department of Social Development and Welfare, chaired the opening of the Elderly Glasses Project under Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for 2026…

Thai Red Cross Society honored emergency medicine doctor Dr Ketjutha Makarod, known as Mor Ju, of Sanam Chai Khet Hospital, whose family chose to donate her organs after she fell…

While Covid-19 continues to circulate, causing generally mild illnesses across Thailand, Phuket has seen a high incidence rate partly due to its tourist status and population density. Health officials emphasize…

Pattaya Patmakhun Hospital has announced a monumental 100 million baht donation from an anonymous benefactor, earmarked for a significant expansion of its patient services. This generous contribution will fund a…

Bangkok residents requiring medical equipment for bedridden relatives can access free loans through the Fa Equipment service, recently re-publicized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Health on August 24…

An emergency room doctor in Thailand reports their department has been overwhelmed for the past two to three months, with over ten doctors on the morning shift still unable to…

Authorities have ordered Pak Chong Dairy Cooperative to temporarily halt production of ‘school milk’ after tests detected Bacillus cereus at 3,400 CFU/ml—34 times the 100 CFU/ml standard. They are conducting…

On August 16, 2026, a 50-year-old patient at Khon Kaen Hospital Center collapsed in a bathroom and later died from a brain hemorrhage after being found unconscious. Initial treatment from…

A 25-year-old TikTok influencer, identified as Miss Joy, has endured over two years of suffering following a failed rhinoplasty procedure performed in October 2023 at a Thai clinic. The influencer…

The Royal Thai Navy is pushing for a second frigate despite budget cuts, citing urgent operational needs and evolving maritime security challenges. The navy chief, Adm Pairote Fuangchan, emphasized the importance of superior capability to deter threats and prevent conflict. Political scrutiny has also highlighted the risks of undermining maritime security and naval morale if funding is not restored.

Thai-built drones are being tested to deliver medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies to hard-to-reach hospitals on islands, aiming to shorten treatment waiting times and improve access for patients in remote areas. The Department of Medical Services is providing a reliable link between mainland hospitals and rural health facilities, with drone delivery cutting medical transport time from 120 minutes to just 15 minutes. The trials are being conducted by experienced Thai drone pilots, with real-time tracking and strict temperature control, to ensure the program benefits patients, hospitals,…

The Thai Department of Health has implemented a new sugar standard for beverages, reducing the “normal sweet” level to just 50% of the original recipe. This change is part of a nationwide collaboration to address excessive sugar intake, weight gain, and non-communicable diseases. The department outlined several benefits of reducing sugar, including healthier skin, improved energy and focus, and easing the burden on metabolic organs.

Thailand implements preventive measures at airports to screen passengers arriving from Kolkata, India, amid the Nipah virus threat. Health officials will conduct temperature checks and require health declaration forms to closely monitor potential cases.

In March and April of this year, the toll of heat stroke claimed over 30 lives, marking a concerning surge. Among the victims was a 65-year-old man from Ban Bueng district in Chon Buri, whose demise was attributed to heat stroke. It was reported that the Disease Control Department observed a spike in heat-related fatalities […]

A private hospital has been fined 100,000 baht by the Emergency Medicine Committee (EMC) for refusing to treat a critically injured patient, who later died after being rushed to another hospital. The patient was a police officer who had been struck by a vehicle while he was performing his duty at a location not far […]