The Latest Breaking News from the Public Health Ministry

60bn gold card budget reviewed

A review of 60 billion baht from the 2025 universal healthcare budget is under way, says Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat, after he questioned whether the money had been properly allocated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Ministry checks health record complaints

The Public Health Ministry has reviewed 30% of 16,350 complaints over incorrect Mor Prom health records, with most cases linked to data entry errors.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Mor Prom app data errors investigated

Over 7,000 people have complained about inaccurate medical records on the Mor Prom app, prompting the Public Health Ministry to pledge legal action against anyone deliberately entering false data.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

21-day quarantine for all arrivals from DR Congo, Uganda

The Public Health Ministry on Tuesday began a 21-day mandatory quarantine for all arrivals from Ebola-stricken DR Congo and Uganda, amid rising arrivals from the central african countries and lack of cooperation.

Bangkok Post · May 26

Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears

Officials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu

The Independent UK · Feb 24

XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the flu'

The Public Health Ministry is closely watching the XEC variant of Covid-19, which is spreading seven times faster than regular flu.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2025

Cannabis controls to be tightened

The Public Health Ministry will issue a new regulation to tighten control of the production, import, export, sale and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts.

Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2024

Cannabis loopholes to be closed

The Public Health Ministry has completed the first draft of the Cannabis-Hemp Act and said it will not reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2023

Unhealthy air levels in Bangkok, provinces

The levels of ultra-fine dust, known as PM2.5, in some areas of Bangkok and several other provinces have been either moderate or unhealthy. People are advised to check the air quality before leaving their homes or engaging in outdoor activities, said the Public Health Ministry.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2023

Govt launches first mobile dialysis unit

The Public Health Ministry has launched the first mobile renal dialysis unit in Thailand in a bid to help bedridden patients in remote areas.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023