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  • HealthSafe mosquito repellents to get in Thailand

    Safe mosquito repellents to get in Thailand

    Travelling to Thailand is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but you should also consider the local climate. Thailand is known for its warm and tropical conditions, but unlucky for us, mosquitoes just so happen to thrive in this climate too. So before you make your trip, make sure that you have your mosquito repellents ready. Why are mosquito repellents…

  • HealthMalaria still a threat to Thailand as 8,999 cases reported so far in 2024

    Malaria still a threat to Thailand as 8,999 cases reported so far in 2024

    The malaria situation in Thailand remains a significant public health concern, with 8,999 cases reported from January 1 to June 9, 2024. The Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, highlighted the ongoing threat malaria poses, affecting both local Thai residents and foreign populations. This is critical as Thailand continues its efforts to eradicate the disease. The current rainy…

  • HealthDengue infections in Thailand reach record 44,387 cases in first six months of 2024

    Dengue infections in Thailand reach record 44,387 cases in first six months of 2024

    The latest epidemiological surveillance report from Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DCD) has revealed an alarming surge in dengue fever cases in 2024. As of July 10, the number of reported cases has reached a staggering 44,387, representing a 1.06-fold increase from the same period in 2023. This marks a significant public health concern, as the first six months of…

  • GuidesThe Ultimate Guide to Outsmarting Pesky Mosquitos

    The Ultimate Guide to Outsmarting Pesky Mosquitos

    Warm, sunny days and mild evenings draw you outdoors, but the presence of pesky mosquitoes can quickly dampen the enjoyment. These tiny intruders not only disrupt your peace but also pose health risks. Tackling the mosquito menace in your garden isn’t just about reclaiming your comfort; it’s about safeguarding your well-being too. What are Mosquitos? Mosquitos, those buzzing nuisances, are…

  • Northern Thailand NewsDengue outbreak hits Thai village with over 100 cases, ranking second nationwide

    Dengue outbreak hits Thai village with over 100 cases, ranking second nationwide

    A severe dengue outbreak has hit Thailand’s northern Nan province, with over 100 cases reported in a single village. Ranking second in Thailand for the highest number of dengue patients, health officials are stepping up efforts to control the spread of the disease. Dr. Warin Teppitaksak, the provincial public health officer, revealed that the dengue outbreak situation in Nan province…

  • Thailand NewsMosquito bite in Thailand causes Dutchman to lose both legs

    Mosquito bite in Thailand causes Dutchman to lose both legs

    A Dutchman living in Nakhon Rathasima in Thailand is on a mission to spread awareness about “flesh-eating bacteria” (necrotising fasciitis) after a mosquito bite led to the amputation of his left leg and lower right leg. Long-term expat, 62 year old Ed Olieslagers from the Netherlands, went to the hospital in April last year after a mosquito bite became inflamed and…

  • Thailand NewsDengue fever cases in Thailand nearly double in past month

    Dengue fever cases in Thailand nearly double in past month

    Taking extra measures to prevent mosquito bites is advised in Thailand, especially when cases of dengue fever have nearly doubled in the past month. Health authorities have voiced concerns about the threat of dengue fever this monsoon season. On July 11, Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) recorded 9,473 cases of dengue fever since the beginning of the year. By…

  • Thai LifeDengue hasn’t gone away – Dengue fever in Thailand 2022, and how to avoid it

    Dengue hasn’t gone away – Dengue fever in Thailand 2022, and how to avoid it

    Covid-19, and the controls taken to limit its spread, have clearly disrupted essential health services and other disease control programs worldwide – school closures, lockdowns, curfews and social restrictions, hoping to limit the spread of Covid-19. But those enforced changes have also resulted in the transmission of other infectious diseases, including dengue fever. Despite dropping off the radar in the…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Proposal to change how Covid-19 cases are reported

    Thailand News Today | Proposal to change how Covid-19 cases are reported

    After Thailand’s number of daily Covid-19 infections went above 10,000 this weekend, the government plans to change how it does daily reports. In a two-day a week test, the government reports will only focus on deaths and serious cases where people needed to be hospitalized with ventilators, or had pneumonia. The Ministry of Public Health says that even though infections…

  • Thailand NewsGet your Tropical Health Insurance with Thaiger!

    Get your Tropical Health Insurance with Thaiger!

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  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | New Year Covid style, Currency manipulation?, SCB scam | Dec 17

    Thailand News Today | New Year Covid style, Currency manipulation?, SCB scam | Dec 17

    Thailand News Today, coming from Phuket for the next few days. Mosquito-borne virus spreads in Pattaya If you’re in Pattaya, light the coils and get out the bug repellant. There’s been a report of an increase in chikungunya fever infections, that’s a mosquito-borne virus, similar to Dengue but can be quite painful and serious in some patients. The city’s mayor…

  • Pattaya NewsMosquito-borne virus spreads in Pattaya

    Mosquito-borne virus spreads in Pattaya

    Light the coils and get out the bug repellant. Pattaya reports an increase in chikungunya fever infections, a mosquito-borne virus. The city’s mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem is ordering public health and environment staff to control the spread. “The virus comes from bites from infected mosquitoes. Patients will have high fever, discomfort and joint pain for, on average, about four days. In…

  • Thai LifeTop 10 ways to avoid getting Dengue Fever

    Top 10 ways to avoid getting Dengue Fever

    There is no specific medicine to treat dengue infection. About 1 in 4 people infected will get sick, some very sick. A severe case of dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours and will probably require hospitalisation. The most common symptoms of dengue include nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle aches and joint pains. Symptoms of dengue typically last 2 –…

  • World NewsCambodia suffers acute Chikungunya outbreak

    Cambodia suffers acute Chikungunya outbreak

    Chikungunya, often likened to Dengue, has spread to 12 provinces across Cambodia. Over a thousand patients have now tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease between July 19 and 31. Dengue and Chikungunya, though carried by the same mosquito type, are caused by different viruses. While Chikungunya is caused by a Togaviridae alphavirus, Dengue is caused by a Flavirideae flavivirus. The…

  • Northern Thailand NewsDengue on the rise in the northeast, wet season worries

    Dengue on the rise in the northeast, wet season worries

    As if you haven’t got enough to worry about. For now, Covid-19 is largely under control here in the Land of Smiles, but the annual worries around the wet season and Dengue Fever are an ongoing nuisance. Whilst Covid-19 is getting all the headlines, Dengue is a clear and present danger for anyone living in Thailand, especially at this time…

  • Thailand News11 dead, 14,000 ill as rainy season worsens dengue fever outbreak in northeast

    11 dead, 14,000 ill as rainy season worsens dengue fever outbreak in northeast

    The onset of Thailand’s rainy season has worsened a nationwide outbreak of dengue fever, which has already killed 11 people and sickened some 14,000, the director-general of the Department of Disease Control announced today. “From January 1 to May 25 there have been 14,126 cases of dengue fever in Thailand, or 21.28 patients per 100,000 population, and 11 deaths. The…

  • HealthChikungunya virus mutates – “mosquitoes can carry chikungunya and dengue”

    Chikungunya virus mutates – “mosquitoes can carry chikungunya and dengue”

    A Thai respiratory and critical care specialist at Bangkok’s Vichaiyut Hospital is claiming that the chikungunya virus, spread through the bites of an infected Aedes mosquito, has mutated where one mosquito could be the carrier of both the chikungunya and dengue viruses. Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs reported that in the past 30 days his hospital has treated 13 chikungunya patients compared to…

  • Hot NewsWARNING: Dengue cases four times worse than last year

    WARNING: Dengue cases four times worse than last year

    A nationwide alert has gone up about a big rise in Dengue cases across the country. Hospitals nationwide are being ordered to set up emergency facilities to deal with the worrying rise in cases of dengue fever since the start of 2019. Workpoint News reports that, in January alone, there were four times as many cases of the disease compared…