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  • Covid-19 NewsCoronavirus UPDATE: More Chinese cities restrict travel, Thailand checking land borders
    ThaigerMonday, January 27, 2020
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    Coronavirus UPDATE: More Chinese cities restrict travel, Thailand checking land borders

    The death toll from the novel coronavirus has grown to 80 today. The entire Hubei Province is now in the largest health ‘lockdown’ ever mounted in modern medical history with tight controls of who or what is inbound or outbound from the central Chinese province, plus severe restrictions on movement in place in several other Chinese cities. The number of deaths…

  • Technology NewsEverything you need to know about 5G
    ThaigerMonday, January 27, 2020
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    Everything you need to know about 5G

    by Live Tiles 5G literally refers to the fifth-generation of wireless technology, following on from 3G and 4G. The biggest changes will bring users higher speeds, lower latency, and the chance to connect more devices at once. Speed, for example, will provide almost instantaneous transfers across the internet, faster than the human reaction time. So something like a livestream of…

  • ExpatsRetiring in Thailand, most of the things you need to know
    ThaigerFriday, January 3, 2020
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    Retiring in Thailand, most of the things you need to know

    Please note: The information in this document is provided as a guide only. You should always check the latest information with a Thai Immigration official or professional visa agent. Thailand remains a popular world location for retirees – the beaches, climate, access to good medical care and great food. There may be a few more potholes in the roads and…

  • FoodFish sauce excluded from Thailand’s proposed tax on salty foods
    Maya TaylorSaturday, November 23, 2019
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    Fish sauce excluded from Thailand’s proposed tax on salty foods

    PHOTO: Cook’s Illustrated Thailand’s Excise Department and Public Health Ministry is considering a levy on salty foods in an attempt to tackle the sodium-rich diets of Thai citizens, and the health consequences. The director general of the Excise Department, Patchara Anuntasilpa says the tax would be calculated based on the amount of salt in a product, with the proposal being…

  • Environment News24 Thai provinces under observation in African swine flu alert
    Maya TaylorFriday, September 27, 2019
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    24 Thai provinces under observation in African swine flu alert

    PHOTO: AFP Sorawit Thaneto, Director General of Thailand’s Livestock Department, says 23 provinces are now being checked for African Swine Fever, as the epidemic takes hold in Asia. There is no vaccine or cure for African Swine Fever and although it’s not thought to pose a risk to humans, it can inflict huge financial damage on the farming industry. It’s…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Department for Disease Control issues Chikungunya warning
    Maya TaylorSunday, September 22, 2019
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    Thailand’s Department for Disease Control issues Chikungunya warning

    PHOTO: www.wikipedia.com Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai from the Department of Disease Control says over 10 people in central Thailand have contracted chikungunya since July, and urges people to take precautions, saying those with high fever and joint pain should seek medical advice without delay. In total, since the beginning of the year, 7,481 people have been treated for chikungunya, with all…

  • Bangkok NewsDengue fever in Thailand: 3 dead in Bangkok since January 2019
    ThaigerSunday, September 8, 2019
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    Dengue fever in Thailand: 3 dead in Bangkok since January 2019

    PHOTO: Tripsavvy.com Bangkok Metropolitan Administration governor Aswin Kwanmuang says 4,903 residents have been infected with the dengue virus so far this year, with 3 deaths. In 2011, there were 10 deaths, with 8,699 having contracted the virus, so while there has been noticeable improvement, the current rate of infection is still worrying. Governor Aswin says that the areas which have…

  • HealthHealth Minister pushes the availability of cannabinoid oils to Thai hospitals
    ThaigerTuesday, August 6, 2019
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    Health Minister pushes the availability of cannabinoid oils to Thai hospitals

    The new Thai Public Health Minister, and deputy PM, Anutin Charnvirakul will allow hospitals to prescribe marijuana to some patients in a move to make the alternative medicine more publicly available. “This week I will sign an order to allow ministry-run hospitals to prescribe the cannabis oil extracts,” he told the Bangkok Post. The minister says he vows to push…

  • HealthIs sleeping with your fan making you sick?
    ThaigerWednesday, July 3, 2019
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    Is sleeping with your fan making you sick?

    How do you get a good night’s sleep in Thailand? Do you sleep with the air-con, leave the windows open (with fly-wire screens!), turn the air-con on before you go to bed to cool down the room? Or do you use a fan? A new story from life.gomcgill.com suggests that sleeping with a fan could actually be dangerous to your…

  • HealthSephora brings new beauty experience at Central Phuket
    Nattha ThepbamrungMonday, June 10, 2019
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    Sephora brings new beauty experience at Central Phuket

    PHUKET: Sephora is opening its eleventh store in Thailand at Central Phuket, using over 400 square meters on the first floor at the Festival area. This is the very first Sephora store outside of Bangkok. The new concept will ensure that customers and tourists in the South of Thailand can gain new experiences in discovering new beauty items from more than…

  • Thai LifeThailand’s US Embassy issues advisory about medical insurance
    ThaigerMonday, May 20, 2019
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    Thailand’s US Embassy issues advisory about medical insurance

    PHOTO: US Embassy in Bangkok Thailand’s United States Embassy has issued an advisory warning to American expats recommending they have adequate medical coverage for a long-term stay in the country. The advisory reads… “Thailand remains one of the most popular retirement destinations in the world. Great culture; great food; great people. And as US citizens age, Thailand also offers access…

  • Thai LifeMandatory health insurance for long-stay foreigners
    ThaigerTuesday, May 14, 2019
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    Mandatory health insurance for long-stay foreigners

    Health insurance will be mandatory for expats aged 50+ years look towards a long-term stay in Thailand. The insurance policy must offer up to 40,000 baht coverage for outpatient treatment and up to 400,000 baht for inpatient treatment. The Health Service Support Department director-general Nattawuth Prasert-siripong says, “The Cabinet has already approved the new rule. This is one of the measures…

  • Thailand NewsTobacco giant survey says Thais want smoke-free alternatives
    ThaigerSaturday, December 8, 2018
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    Tobacco giant survey says Thais want smoke-free alternatives

    Thai people prefer less harmful products to cigarettes, due mainly to health concerns. These are some the results from a new survey on the tobacco industry and providing smoke-free alternatives. The study, by Philip Morris (Thailand) part of the largest transnational tobacco company in the world, found that 64 per cent of 1,200 smokers and non-smokers nationwide said they would…

  • World NewsWhere in the world are ‘wellness’ tourists going?
    ThaigerTuesday, October 9, 2018
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    Where in the world are ‘wellness’ tourists going?

    Getting well and staying well are the fastest growing segment in the world travel industry. So where do the weary and health conscious head to recharge their batteries? A new global survey has revealed the desires, demands and preferred destinations of wellness travellers. Wellness travellers say that mental health as a priority and many list the Maldives as a dream…