Tracking health for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Health · EconomyThai state hospitals face an ฿11B funding gap, putting Thailand’s universal healthcare at risk. Explore proposed co-pays, private-insurance plans and new cash-flow fixes.
Health · National NewsFrom 11 Feb 2026, nine Thai café chains will automatically serve drinks at 50% sweetness, saving 30–60 calories per cup with no price increase for patrons.
Environment · HealthPCD warns arsenic levels top 0.01 mg/L in Chiang Rai’s Kok and Sai rivers. Residents urged to avoid direct use; free water deliveries, filters and clinics.
Health · National NewsCPPD raid spotlights Thailand’s DIY body-mod crackdown. Learn how expats and residents can spot illegal clinics, check licences, avoid fines and health risks.
National News · HealthAfter a Pattaya, Thailand salon assault, employers must boost security while staff—Thai and expat—can seek fast domestic-violence protection orders. Learn how.
HealthConsidering FastTrack stress-relief sessions in Pattaya? Discover costs, insurance gaps, FDA rules and safety checks every expat should review before booking.
National News · HealthFollowing the Hat Yai school siege, Songkhla rolls out province-wide ID checks, bag searches, patrols and free trauma counselling—learn how it affects families.
National News · HealthIn the wake of Hat Yai’s school shooting, Thailand orders nationwide security audits, on-site counselors and rapid ฿1 million compensation for victims’ families.
Environment · HealthBangkok’s PM2.5 levels enter the orange zone, triggering low-emission fines and doctor warnings. See how masks, WFH days and HEPA purifiers can protect you today.