Thailand News News Thailand » Health: How lifestyle counselling supports behaviour change among Thai adults with non-communicable diseases: a rapid realist review
Objective Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are major contributors to morbidity and mortality in Thailand, yet the effectiveness of lifestyle counselling within routine practice is underexplored. This ...
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: 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: Universal health care, genomic medicine and Thailand: investing in today and tomorrow
One potential outcome of investing in genomic medicine is the provision of tools for creating a more cost-effective health-care system. Partly with this aim in mind, Thailand has launched two ...
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 ...
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 Clinic Shares Fresh Details on Influencer Igho Ubiribo's Death After Penile Enlargement
Thailand has investigated a Bangkok clinic after influencer Igho Ubiribo died following penile enlargement, with five procedures and treatment details disclosed.
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 ...