Thailand News News Thailand » Health: Which Households Are At Risk Of Catastrophic Health Spending: Experience In Thailand After Universal Coverage:
The impact of the universal coverage policy implementation in Thailand is demonstrated by the declining incidence of catastrophic health spending among Thai households—particularly among the poor. The ...
News Thailand » Health: Thai Health Policy Seen as Model for Emerging Economies
The President of the World Medical Association said Thailand’s universal health program is a model for other emerging economies in Asia, including India, in providing health services to low income ...
News Thailand » Health: Thailand steps up screening for Ebola
Thailand has stepped up health screening and laboratory preparedness after designating the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as Ebola virus disease risk zones. The move follows the World ...
News Thailand » Health: Metal bars over nursing home beds: Thai scandal exposes South-east Asia’s care gap
BANGKOK, Oct 12 — Thai officials have found a nursing home where residents could be confined under metal bars fitted over their beds, in a scandal that is shining a light on how South-east Asia cares ...
News Thailand » Health: Thai princess' health crisis sparks national discussion on future of country's monarchy
The health crisis of Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has sparked national discussion on the future of Thailand's monarchy. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, also known as "Princess Bha" in Thailand, ...
News Thailand » Health: Thailand’s Health Ministry Battles Big Tobacco Over Graphic Health Warnings
BANGKOK — Major international tobacco companies are mounting a legal challenge to Thai health ministry plans to increase graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging. The court battle has wide ...
News Thailand » Health: Thailand Cabinet Approves Bill That Restricts Cannabis To Medical Use Only
Thailand is wrapping up the process of restricting cannabis to medical use after decriminalizing it for recreational purposes in 2022.
News Thailand » Health: Thai public health care suffering by association
Thailand’s current democratic crisis sits in stark contrast with its greatest achievement this century: universal health coverage. This achievement is also a prime example of the ideological ...
News Thailand » Health: Thailand Health Excellence links with Siam Piwat and Huawei
Bangkok, 17 July 2026 – Thailand Health Excellence 2026: The Next Chapter of Global Healing, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has announced a collaboration with Siam Piwat, one of ...
News Thailand » Health: Herbal compresses have been used for thousands of years. Researchers in Thailand are exploring the science behind them
The scent of fragrant lemongrass mingles with earthy ginger and tangy tamarind, punctuated by the sharp, menthol-like aroma of camphor. It’s a familiar smell for spa-goers: a traditional Thai herbal ...