Tracking health for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Health · EnvironmentBangkok's heat index may hit 60°C in April 2026. Find 304 cooling centers open 10am-3pm, spot heatstroke signs, avoid peak hours. Essential survival guide for residents.
Health · TourismPattaya hits 33°C in April 2026 with heatstroke risks during Songkran. Essential heat safety, hydration tips & storm warnings for Thailand residents and tourists.
Health · TourismThailand's medical tourism generated $9.5B with 2.5M patients in 2026. World-class JCI hospitals offer expats 30-70% savings on treatments vs Western costs.
National News · HealthChinese student kills Thai girlfriend in Bangkok University dorm before jumping to death. Tragedy exposes gaps in foreign student screening & safety.
Tourism · HealthPattaya's heat index reaches 46°C this April, forcing tourists and residents to shift routines. Essential safety tips for staying cool during Thailand's hottest season.
Health · TourismBangladesh measles kills 130+ children across 56 districts. Thailand residents: check MMR vaccines before travel. Critical outbreak details & protection steps.
Health · National NewsPathum Thani dormitory tragedy: Chinese exchange student and Thai girlfriend die in murder-suicide. 30% of Thai students face depression, yet universities lack intervention systems.
National News · HealthPathum Thani tragedy exposes mental health screening failures affecting foreign students in Thailand. Learn how universities are addressing crisis support gaps.
Immigration · HealthAustralian man faces deportation after mental health emergency in Pattaya. Learn about visa consequences and available mental health resources for expats in Thailand.