Public Health Ministry
Public Health Ministry news in Thailand, covering health policies, medical advancements, and government actions.
- Thailand News
Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine now approved in Thailand for those over 60
The Chinese-made Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine is now approved in Thailand…
- Covid-19 News
Foreigners can register for vaccination next month (next week for some on Phuket)
But when they will actually be vaccinated remains up in the…
- Covid-19 News
Vaccines reserved for Thais, not expats – Public Health Ministry
Sorry, you’ll just have to wait. The Ministry of Public…
- Covid-19 News
Virologist urges government to carry out mass vaccination within 3 months
Prominent Thai virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan is calling on the…
- Thailand News
UPDATE: New provincial colour-coding announced
UPDATE: A new colour coding has been announced. Here’s the…
- Covid-19 News
Petition calling for Anutin’s resignation exceeds signature target, new target set
A petition hosted on Change.org, demanding the resignation of Public…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry to investigate death of woman following Sinovac jab
Health officials will carry out an autopsy on the body…
- Covid-19 News
Health Minister says he’s going nowhere as opposition calls for his resignation
Thailand’s Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is defying calls for his…
- Covid-19 News
74 Covid patients who refused to go to field hospitals may face prosecution
Thailand’s Health Ministry says it may prosecute a number of…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand launches Covid-19 vaccine passport for international travel
The Thai government has confirmed it is adopting a vaccine…
- Covid-19 News
Asymptomatic Covid patients may be allowed to self-isolate at home
Thailand’s Health Ministry says asymptomatic Covid-19 patients may be allowed…
- Covid-19 News
Thai Health Minister pictured without mask, sitting next to infected Transport Minister
Do as I say, not as I do… Thailand’s Public…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry launches mobile app for booking vaccine appointments
Next month, the Thai government launches the “Mor Prom,” phone…
- Covid-19 News
First death after Covid-19 vaccine reported in Thailand, death not linked to vaccine, health official says
Thailand has reported its first death of a Covid-19 vaccine…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry to test efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines over next 2 months
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry says it will test the efficacy…
- Cannabis News
Thailand becomes more cannabis-friendly after leaves removed from narcotics list
With cannabis leaves now off Thailand’s narcotics list, the once…
- Northern Thailand News
Thai Public Health Ministry starts cannabis cultivation project in Buri Ram
A cannabis cultivation project is being launched by Thailand’s Public…
- Covid-19 News
Health Minister hits back at accusations of vaccine “failure”
Thailand’s Public Health Minister has refuted accusations that the government…
- Covid-19 News
Thai health officials brush off “vaccine passport” idea for travellers
Thai health officials aren’t onboard with the idea of a…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry says local administrations can buy Covid vaccines for roll-out in their areas
The Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, says local administrations can…
- Covid-19 News
No Covid-19 spike in Samut Sakhon, 900 “new” cases is old information – Public Health Ministry
The 900 “new” Covid-19 cases reported yesterday in Samut Sakhon,…
- Tourism News
Thailand – the Covid vaccine and quarantine | VIDEO
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has issued an official statement stating…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19 infected nurses are staff at Bangkok’s BNH Hospital
Although reports are fairly vague about the recent Covid-19 cases…
- Crime News
Tourism and health officials plan to launch “medical cannabis tour” next year
A tour of medical cannabis at plantations across Thailand is…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand to start Covid-19 vaccinations in May 2021
A possible end to the pandemic is in sight. Thailand…
- Covid-19 News
No lockdown in Chiang Mai after local Covid-19 case
There will be no lockdown in Chiang Mai after the…
- Crime News
Thai law on category II narcotics loosens up, allows sale and possession for research
Thai laws on category II narcotics like cocaine, morphine and…
- Tourism News
Health Minister says quarantine could be reduced to 10 days, maybe eventually zero
Health officials are ready to reduce the mandatory quarantine period…