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Thammasat medical centre offers premium care at affordable prices

Thammasat Advanced Medical Centre (THAMC) in Pathum Thani province opened its doors to premium-quality yet affordable medical services. Located in a 53,965 square metre, 10-storey building in Khlong Luang district, the centre aims to provide a patient-centric approach with a team of experienced specialists and...

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  • A Guinness World Record for miscarriages has Chinese woman embroiled in birthing debate

    A Guinness World Record for miscarriages has Chinese woman embroiled in birthing debate

    Twenty-six miscarriages and a subsequent Guinness World Record has a 37-year-old Chinese woman embroiled in a birthing debate. After recently giving birth to a healthy baby, the unnamed woman caused the Chinese public to quarrel over the birthing rights of women. According to Asia One, the new mom had her last miscarriage in 2019. After her …

  • Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ drug users get safe haven

    Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ drug users get safe haven

    Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ drug users have a new safe haven after the city launched a community-based centre. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) opened a new facility with the help of the Rainbow Sky Association’s Ramkhamhaeng branch technical clinic to treat drug users and protect them from sexually transmitted infections. The Treatment and Rehabilitation and Harm Reduction …

  • World-Class Medical Hub for Regenerative Cellular Therapy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand

    World-Class Medical Hub for Regenerative Cellular Therapy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand

    Press Release Thailand has been famous for its medical travel, and now it has become a social norm for many expats to come to Bangkok for regenerative medicine. With the change from medical travel to wellness travel, people nowadays are seeking to upgrade their health with minimally invasive therapy. Stem cell-based regenerative medicine is becoming …

  • Lean, mean, biting machines – Are you top of the mosquito menu?

    Lean, mean, biting machines – Are you top of the mosquito menu?

    A new study by US researchers has found that some of us really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with the way we smell. Mosquitoes are attracted to people who produce a lot of chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. Leslie Vosshall, a neurobiologist at Rockefeller University in New …

  • Thailand joins the International Vaccine Institute

    Thailand joins the International Vaccine Institute

    During the two-day World Bio Summit 2022 in South Korea, Thailand officially joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The induction as a member will allow the kingdom better information and access regarding developing and producing vaccines. The World Health Organisation and International Vaccine Institute hosted the summit and attended by Minister of Public Health Anutin …

  • Thailand ramps up airport checks for Ebola

    Thailand ramps up airport checks for Ebola

    The Thai government reported it has put its airports on red alert after a recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa. Deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul acknowledged Thailand is aware of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus discovered in Uganda last month and made known steps are being taken to monitor passengers passing …

  • Abortions up to 20 weeks will be legal from Thursday

    Abortions up to 20 weeks will be legal from Thursday

    Women in Thailand now will be able to get a legal abortion up to 20 weeks into their pregnancy. Last year Thailand legalised abortion up to 12 weeks. The new guidelines will go into effect on Thursday and abortions will be performed at 110 hospitals and clinics throughout the nation. This follows the decision by …

  • England set to defeat HIV virus

    England set to defeat HIV virus

    England hopes to become first region in the world to defeat the HIV virus, with plans for new medicines to be available across the country. Doctors believe they can prevent all new cases of HIV by 2030. People with HIV will have access to injectable forms of cabotegravir and rilpivirine, and those with drug-resistant infections …

  • Bangkok plans to give elderly a helping hand

    Bangkok plans to give elderly a helping hand

    Elderly citizens in Thailand’s capital may be getting more help from the government as renewed efforts focus on helping them stay at home. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) says it will draft an action plan to improve senior citizens’ quality of life. As the world’s population collectively gets older, Bangkok is no exception. Over 22 …

  • Top medical service in Thailand 2022

    Top medical service in Thailand 2022

    Thailand has established itself as one of the leaders in medical tourism in Asia. Even the Covid-19 pandemic, which has largely paralyzed the planet, hasn’t decreased the country’s popularity as a beauty medical tourism hotspot. And as borders are reopening, medical tourists have started to come back to the country to get high-quality medical treatment. …

  • California ophthalmologist removes 23 contact lens from patient’s eye

    California ophthalmologist removes 23 contact lens from patient’s eye

    A doctor in the United States has removed 23 contact lenses from the eye of a patient who “forgot to take them out” for almost a month. The woman kept putting new lenses in every morning without removing the set from the day before. Dr Katerina Kurteeva posted pictures of her teasing the lenses from …

  • Wheelchair confined New Zealand man hangs himself in Pattaya

    Wheelchair confined New Zealand man hangs himself in Pattaya

    A 61-year old man confined to a wheelchair was found hanging from a post inside his South Pattaya house from an apparent suicide. The man had been struggling with mental health issues and had attempted suicide several times before. According to The Pattaya Mail, his Thai wife told the police that he was unable to …

  • Best price for Chin and Breast Augmentation in Thailand

    Best price for Chin and Breast Augmentation in Thailand

    When we talk about chin and breast augmentation, or plastic surgery in general, the first thing that comes to mind might not be Thailand. And yet, a large number of people from countries like the US, Australia, and the UK, fly thousands of miles each year to go under the knife in the Land of …

  • Top 5 Beauty procedures to keep in mind when in Thailand

    Top 5 Beauty procedures to keep in mind when in Thailand

    In the past decade, Thailand has become an important hub for the beauty industry in Southeast Asia. Thanks to its innovative and advanced medical centres, people from all around the globe flock to the Land of Smiles to go under the knife. A wide range of cosmetic procedures is available in Thailand, from hair transplants …

  • The best non-invasive medical procedure in Phuket

    The best non-invasive medical procedure in Phuket

    Nowadays, less invasive cosmetic procedures can give similar results to invasive procedures. Hence, they’re becoming more and more popular. For those who don’t want to undergo invasive surgery, many minimally-invasive and non-invasive procedures are available. Not only do these procedures have little to no downtime, but they can also give similar results to the more …

  • Best places to get breast augmentation in Bangkok with affordable prices

    Best places to get breast augmentation in Bangkok with affordable prices

    Are you planning to travel to Bangkok to undergo breast augmentation? There’s definitely a lot you need to plan and consider. Breast augmentation is not a minor procedure. Aside from finding a plastic surgeon who has high-level surgical skills, it’s also essential to find someone who has a discerning eye for balance and harmony. Plus, …

  • UN: Children’s well-being has taken major hit over past three years

    UN: Children’s well-being has taken major hit over past three years

    A new report by the United Nations has found that childhood well-being has been on a three-year decline. The report attributed the critical regression of such well-being to the global fallout from the Covid pandemic as well as climate shocks. Moreover, the report also says the two factors are also jeopardising gains in women’s health. …

  • British man loses his eye to an infection from Pattaya

    British man loses his eye to an infection from Pattaya

    People complain that travel to Thailand these days costs an arm and leg, but for one British man, it cost an eye too. A dream trip to the kingdom was ruined for Raymond Kay by a fungal infection that required removing his eye. The 68 year old man was on holiday in Pattaya when he …

  • Ebola outbreak locks down 2 districts in Uganda

    Ebola outbreak locks down 2 districts in Uganda

    An Ebola outbreak in Uganda has forced a three-week lockdown for two districts. The outbreak has recorded 58 infections with 19 deaths already, though authorities suspect that there are many more unseen infections and fatalities. Mubende is the epicentre of the outbreak and that district, along with the Kassandra district next to it, has been …

  • Yadom: Nasal inhaler Thais can’t live without

    Yadom: Nasal inhaler Thais can’t live without

    If there’s one thing more popular than Lisa Blackpink in Thailand, it’s Yadom. The kpop singer helped introduce Yadom to her massive international fanbase when she said that she always carries it around in her bag — the clip then went viral because she pronounced it as Yadong, which is a whole different thing in …

  • When snakes strike, why not call for the chicken-ass squad?

    When snakes strike, why not call for the chicken-ass squad?

    As a country where there are about 7,000 bites by snakes each year, leading to about 30 deaths, something that everyone who lives in Thailand knows, or should know, is that sucking out snake venom is a terrible idea. That John Wayne staple has long been debunked, as any boy scout could tell you. But what …

  • Construction work is Bangkok’s most dangerous job

    Construction work is Bangkok’s most dangerous job

    For years, fishing was considered the most dangerous job in Thailand. It’s common for fishing boats to have children working long hours on board. The climate, physical effort and bad diet are responsible for many fishermen, including a lot of children, dying or putting their lives in danger. The good, or bad, news, depending on …

  • Foodie Zone: Should you try Keto diet? 2022

    Foodie Zone: Should you try Keto diet? 2022

    The keto diet has taken the world by storm in the past several years. Short for “ketogenic,” the trendy diet has been promoted by celebrities, popularised in best-selling books, and marketed on social media as a cure-all. Some restaurants and companies even offer “keto-friendly” options on their menu. But what actually is the keto diet? …

  • The Asia Fitness Conference 2022: A must-attend event for fitness enthusiasts and professionals

    The Asia Fitness Conference 2022: A must-attend event for fitness enthusiasts and professionals

    Press Release Fitness Innovations (Thailand) Ltd. (FIT®), the organizer of the Asia Fitness Conference (AFC), announced today that the “Asia Fitness Conference 2022” is set to return to Thailand after a three-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. We will return to the face-to-face event to educate and inspire fitness professionals and enthusiasts from around …

  • From regulation to cannabis delivery, here’s what you need to know about cannabis in Thailand

    From regulation to cannabis delivery, here’s what you need to know about cannabis in Thailand

    Sponsored A cannabis frenzy swept over Thailand after the government removed the plant from the banned narcotics list on June 6. You’ve probably noticed that the plant is sprouting up everywhere around the country. Today, you can find more cannabis-friendly offerings than ever before, from desserts and Thai food to spa treatments. You can even …

  • Phuket’s Best Wellness Retreats That Will Rejuvenate Your Body and Soul

    Phuket’s Best Wellness Retreats That Will Rejuvenate Your Body and Soul

    Thailand is the world’s hottest destination for a wellness retreat. And if you’re planning on a wellness gateway in the country, Phuket is possibly the best place to go. With its endless stretches of white sandy beaches, ocean breeze, splendid natural beauty, and warm tropical weather, the biggest island in Thailand offer the promise of …

  • Top 5 reasons Phuket is the ideal medical tourism destination

    Top 5 reasons Phuket is the ideal medical tourism destination

    Emerging markets and financial injection from the government has seen the medical tourism sector explode in Thailand. Companies such as Bangkok Dusit, who operate more than 40 hospitals across six different brands, provide a staggering 8,000 beds. And they are expanding thanks to their acquisitions of hospitals and “wellness centres” in major Thai hubs such …

  • Thailand’s student monks get diet overhaul to combat obesity

    Thailand’s student monks get diet overhaul to combat obesity

    After a recent study concluded that over a quarter of student monks in the Phra Pariyatti Dhamma General Education schools nationwide are overweight, a new food and health programme has arrived. The National Health Commission Office has launched the project together with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of Chulalongkorn …

  • English-speaking counselling/therapy services in Bangkok

    English-speaking counselling/therapy services in Bangkok

    According to the WHO, Thailand has the highest suicide rate in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, mental health care and resources are severely limited due to the long-standing stigma against mental health conditions. According to a study, mental illnesses are often viewed as aggressive or a weakness of character in Asian countries. So, while visiting a doctor for a broken …

  • Thailand No.1 in the world for a wellness retreat

    Thailand No.1 in the world for a wellness retreat

    A new report reveals Thailand is the best country in the world for a wellness retreat. Slingo experts, Using TripAdvisor, conducted research on which countries have the best resort hotels, wellness, and spa activities as well as the keywords in the reviews for each country. Thailand came out on top as the ideal destination for a wellness …