Public Health Ministry
Public Health Ministry news in Thailand, covering health policies, medical advancements, and government actions.
- Covid-19 News
Anutin says removal of Covid-19 from emergency treatment list to go ahead
Despite calls to delay removing Covid-19 treatment from the Universal…
- Covid-19 News
Health Minister urged to extend Covid treatment coverage to April
The government is being urged to reconsider its decision to…
- Thailand News
Insurance companies “hesitate” to give Covid-19 insurance to foreign tourists
After facing losses from Covid-19 claims from local cases, many…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok experiencing Covid surge as new infections rise to 2,000 a day
The Department of Disease Control has reported a surge in…
- Covid-19 News
Health ministry to propose easing Covid restrictions, in line with other countries
Thailand’s health officials plan to propose the easing of some…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry approves use of Sinovac vaccine in children over 3 years old
The Public Health Ministry has approved China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine…
- Cannabis News
Not so fast, government tells Thailand’s pot growers new law not in effect yet
People planning to grow cannabis after it was removed from…
- Cannabis News
Thailand decriminalises cannabis, extracts with high-inducing THC still an illicit drug
Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has confirmed that the Narcotics…
- Covid-19 News
Health Minister says Pfizer doses for children ages 5 to 11 will arrive next week
Thailand’s Health Minister has confirmed that 3 million doses of…
- Bangkok News
Health Ministry will not shut down schools unless there’s a cluster
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will not order schools to close…
- Covid-19 News
Restrictions could be eased, Covid alert lowered after CCSA meeting tomorrow
As infections continue to decline in Thailand, the government meets…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA concerned about rising Covid numbers among Thailand’s medical workers
The government’s Covid-19 task force says it’s worried about a…
- Covid-19 News
Health ministry says Covid-19 will become endemic in Thailand this year
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry plans to move Covid-19 from pandemic…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA warns that new Covid infections could jump to 20,000 a day
The CCSA says new Covid-19 infections in Thailand could reach…
- Covid-19 News
Officials set up child treatment facilities, expecting a surge in cases in the young
The Public Health Ministry is working with the Bangkok Metropolitan…
- Covid-19 News
Bangkok opens new Covid-19 testing centre amid surge in infections
A new Covid-19 testing centre, capable of conducting up to…
- Thailand News
Public Health Ministry pushes for January 15 cutoff for Test & Go
Thailand’s Health Public Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the ministry is…
- Covid-19 News
Public Health Ministry raises Covid-19 alert level to 4 (out of 5 levels)
Thailand’s Covid-19 alert level is raised from 3 to 4……
- Covid-19 News
Health minister calls for re-opening of bars, nightclubs to be pushed back
Thailand’s Health Minister says the re-opening of nightlife venues should…
- Tourism News
No confirmed date for resumption of Test & Go as Omicron infections spread
The government currently has no plans to resume the Test…
- Thailand News
Minister says holders of universal healthcare cards can be treated anywhere in the country
Thailand’s Public Health Minister says holders of the universal healthcare…
- Northern Thailand News
Officials blame Kalasin bar for Omicron spread, poor disease prevention measures
The Department of Disease Control says the Kalasin couple who…
- Covid-19 News
Omicron variant spreading rapidly, infections highest in Bangkok, North-East
The Public Health Ministry says the Omicron variant is spreading…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s Health Ministry outlines plan to tackle potential Omicron outbreak
Thailand is preparing for a potential outbreak of the Omicron…
- Covid-19 News
Cabinet approves budget of 35 billion baht for Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines
A government spokeswoman says over 35 billion baht is being…
- Covid-19 News
25 Thais returning from Mecca pilgrimage infected with Omicron variant
25 of 31 Thai pilgrims recently returned from a pilgrimage…
- Thailand News
Thai government to consider cancelling Test & Go entry scheme – Health Minister
Nearly two months after Thailand opened its doors to international…
- Thailand News
Health Ministry looks into fake vaccine certificates after social media post goes viral
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is looking into fake vaccine certification…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s Health Ministry misses Covid-19 vaccination target
So near and yet, not near enough. Thailand’s Public Health…
- Covid-19 News
Cost of PCR tests reduced by 200 baht at labs run by Department of Medical Sciences
The Department of Medical Sciences is cutting the cost of…
