The Latest Breaking News from Kiattiphum Wongrajit

New Covid strain added to watchlist

A new Omicron subvariant known as BQ.1.1, first reported in the United Kingdom last month, is now on Thailand's watchlist as the newest fast-spreading coronavirus variant, according to the Center for Medical Genomics at Ramathibodi Hospital.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Thai pandemic centre gets nod

Thailand has been chosen by Asean members to establish an Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Private clinics to be allowed to prescribe molnupiravir for Covid-19

The Public Health Ministry plans to allow private clinics to purchase and prescribe the antiviral medication molnupiravir for Covid-19 patients, as private hospitals already do.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2022

'Post-pandemic Day' edges near

The Public Health Ministry is ready to usher in the post-pandemic era on Friday, permanent secretary for public health Kiattiphum Wongrajit said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022

Post-pandemic declaration this Friday, not endemic

NONTHABURI: The Public Health Ministry will declare the country to be in a post-pandemic Covid-19 stage on Friday, as the disease will likely cause only small and medium clusters from now, health permanent secretary Kiattiphum Wongrajit said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 27, 2022

Covid-19 strains spur fears

The government is monitoring two new Omicron subvariants in Europe as Thailand prepares for an influx of international arrivals from next month when entry rules are eased further.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022

Cannabis to be banned from state schools

The Ministry of Education plans to issue an order making state schools nationwide cannabis-free zones following the plant's recent decriminalisation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2022

Addiction fear mars law change

Starting on Thursday, people can grow cannabis plants at home, but the legalisation of cannabis has prompted concerns that it may lead to a rise in drug addiction.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2022

Mask-wearing rule to end 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has said the mask-wearing requirement may be eased only in some areas.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2022

Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has issued a clarification about news regarding the lifting of the mask mandate next month, saying the mask requirement may be eased only in some designated areas.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2022