Tracking health for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · HealthAfter a pre-dawn knife attack in Pattaya, police arrested the suspect within 24 hours and promise patrols, CCTV upgrades and ฿40,000 compensation for the victim.
Environment · HealthBangkok logged 7 smog days in Jan 2026—60% fewer than last year—after anti-burning drives, but haze pushed PM2.5 back to hazardous levels. Get live air alerts.
Environment · HealthPM2.5 levels in Bangkok soared above safe limits, spurring low-emission zones and a proposed Clean Air Act. Learn tips to protect your health during the smog.
Health · ImmigrationThermal scanners and health alerts return at Thai airports and hospitals as Nipah fears rise. Find key screening rules and safety tips for travelers planning winter trips.
Environment · HealthWarm mornings are locking PM2.5 haze over Thailand. Get air-quality tips—from N95 masks to indoor purifiers—and stay healthy all week.
Health · TourismThai Buddhists planning a Bodh Gaya pilgrimage should follow Nipah virus precautions—mask use, strict hand hygiene and Kolkata airport screening—to travel safely.
Environment · HealthA cold front sweeps Thailand, pushing Chiang Rai to 12°C and frost on peaks. Chilly Bangkok mornings, 2m waves down south. Layer up and stay safe.
Environment · Health316 farm-fire hotspots and cross-border haze threaten unhealthy PM2.5. Thailand’s burn ban starts 1 Feb—check Air4Thai updates and protect your lungs.
Environment · HealthThailand cold wave brings 1–3 °C drops, foggy Bangkok dawns and frost alerts in northern provinces. See travel, farming and health tips to prepare now—stay safe.