Tracking health for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Health · National NewsThai 19-year-olds average 5cm shorter than Singapore peers. School-age stunting doubled to 12.2% since 2018. Learn how nutrition, sleep & exercise help.
Health · National NewsThai retail shops with unmarked glass cause injuries. Know your rights, liability laws, and safety standards if injured—essential for residents.
Health · National NewsDiscover why ancient viral DNA wakes up in Long COVID patients in Thailand. Learn about immune exhaustion, reactivation mechanisms, treatment options, and costs.
Health · National NewsLong COVID drains cells' energy at the mitochondrial level. New research reveals why and what treatments are being tested in Thailand hospitals.
Tech · HealthThailand partners with TikTok for AI lesson videos, aiming to ease teacher workload. Critics question impact on student screen time and mental health.
Health · National NewsThailand's Mpox Clade 1B outbreak confirmed spreading regionally. Learn actual transmission risks, vaccination access, and what residents need to know now.
Health · National NewsMother discovers live maggots in Thai market chicken. Essential food safety tips for residents: how to inspect poultry, report vendors, and protect your family.
HealthThailand FDA cracks down on fake edible gold sold as luxury garnish. Learn how to identify counterfeit products, legal penalties, and health risks for residents.
Tech · HealthThailand's new SERS-TB technology detects latent TB in under 60 minutes instead of 1-2 days. 93% accurate, portable, and rolling out to rural areas by 2028.