The Latest Breaking News from Tares Krassanairawiwong

Monkeypox cases leapt in June

Health authorities say the number of monkeypox cases in Thailand soared last month and warn men who have sex with men to take precautions as new cases have been spreading among them.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Covid inpatients increase amid concerns about children's development

The number of Covid-19 inpatients rose last week while health authorities encouraged vaccination for young children to protect their development.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

Covid on the rise

The Department of Disease Control on Monday warned the public that Covid-19 was again spreading and advised people to be serious about protecting themselves from the disease.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023

Dept issues reassurance about mRNA jabs' safety

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has moved to dispel concerns about the efficacy and safety of both monovalent and bivalent mRNA vaccines for Covid-19, after reports of adverse side-effects made the rounds on social media.

Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2023

Covid-19 vaccine available for foreigners nationwide

The Public Health Ministry plans for at least one Covid-19 vaccination centre per province for foreign tourists paying for shots, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023

Airport testing shows Covid numbers on arrival 'very low'

Five international travellers who arrived in the kingdom in the past two weeks tested positive for Covid-19, while 300-400 departing travellers, including Thais, were infected with the virus, according to health authorities.

Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023

Centre to offer paid vaccination service to foreigner visitors

Paid coronavirus vaccination services for foreign visitors are now available at the Bang Rak Medical Centre in Sathon district, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Bangkok Post · Jan 15, 2023

Free Covid tests for ill visitors

The government is offering free Covid-19 tests to ill visitors and will vaccinate foreign tourists who request the service at “reasonable prices”, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Bangkok Post · Jan 12, 2023

Chinese don't pose Covid threat: DDC

The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new Covid-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2023

‘Brain-eating amoeba’ not contagious, says DDC

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said a brain disease caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as "brain-eating amoeba", is not contagious between people.

Bangkok Post · Dec 28, 2022