Tag: COVID
Thai PM Srettha Takes Sick Leave After COVID-19 Diagnosis
![Srettha Thavisin, former CEO of a leading real estate conglomerate, of the Pheu Thai Party is expected to become Thailand's next PM.](https://www.thailandnews.co/wp-content/uploads/Srettha-Thavisin.jpg)
BANGKOK (NNT) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced he is taking sick leave after testing positive for COVID-19. The announcement was made Sunday evening [Read More…]
Thai ex-PM Thaksin over Covid, he tells AFP
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has recovered from Covid, he told AFP on Wednesday, as he prepares to face trial on charges of insulting [Read More…]
Thailand falls by more than 10 places in tourism ranking
Tourism operators are disappointed with the government for failing to improve the country’s position in the travel and tourism development index, after Thailand dropped to [Read More…]
Long Covid, vaccines may cause disease and death: Chula, Rangsit universities
![Covid-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.](https://www.thailandnews.co/wp-content/uploads/COVID-19-Moderna-Vaccine.jpg)
Long Covid-19 infections and multiple Covid-19 vaccinations might let hidden diseases surface, weaken immunity and lead to cancer and brain disorders, according to authorities from [Read More…]
DDC Identifies Three Diseases as Pandemic Threats for 2024
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The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has identified three major diseases – COVID-19, influenza, and dengue fever – as potential pandemic threats for the year [Read More…]
Highly transmissible but mild Covid strain now dominant
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The JN.1 strain of Covid-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan. [Read More…]
COVID-19 infections rising in Thailand, public advised to wear face masks
Members of the public are advised to wear face masks, maintain social distancing in crowded places and where air circulation is poor and wash their [Read More…]
Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains
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BANGKOK (NNT) – The latest research on coronaviruses in bats has triggered global concerns about the potential for future outbreaks. U.S. suspends funding to Wuhan [Read More…]