Tracking health for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Health · EnvironmentThailand faces dangerous 42-43°C heat with 52-60°C heat index, followed by severe storms April 16-20. Safety tips for residents and workers.
National News · HealthHua Hin fuel tanker rollover after driver fell asleep highlights gaps in Thailand's drowsy driving enforcement. What residents need to know about road safety.
Health · Tourism24 meningitis cases in southern Vietnam prompt health advisory. Thailand residents planning travel should consider MenACWY vaccination. Key symptoms and travel precautions explained.
National News · HealthSongkran road deaths spike during Thailand's festival. Discover pickup truck bed dangers, peak risk hours 3-6 PM, and essential safety tips for travelers in Thailand.
Health · National NewsThailand arrests stepfather for child abuse as family violence hits 42 victims daily. Essential resources, laws, and 1300 hotline for expats and families.
Environment · HealthPhuket's main landfill fire closed disposal site indefinitely. Air quality risks, waste backup impacts, and what all Phuket residents need to know now.
Environment · Health · TourismChiang Mai PM2.5 pollution forces 700M baht tourism losses during Songkran. Northern Thailand health emergency declared. Critical info for residents now.
National News · Health253 deaths in a week during Thailand's Songkran. Drunk driving now leads crashes. Critical safety tips for residents and travelers navigating holiday roads.
Health · National NewsHalf of ICU survivors face post-COVID swallowing issues. Discover warning signs, Thailand rehabilitation options, and why early intervention matters.