Provinces across nation step up measures against Zika
ANG THONG, 31 August 2016 (NNT) – Local administrative offices across the country have enacted measures against the spread of Zika virus after a slew of infections were reported. Ang Thong Municipality has begun spraying against mosquitoes following news 94 people in the province of Bueng Kan contracted the disease with one still recovering. According […]
BMA to offer free rabies vaccines for pets
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is offering free rabies vaccinations across the capital from next Sunday until September 16, and is calling on people with pets to take advantage of the opportunity. BMA Health Department director Dr Chawin Sirinak said the department had joined hands with 50 BMA district offices to launch the campaign by […]
Thai Doctor: Never eat toads – there is no antivenin
BANGKOK: — A leading public health official has given a stern warning to people thinking of eating toads – don’t! The warning from Dr Opas Karnkawinphong comes after two men died from eating the creature this week, reported Daily News. Dr Opas said that the creatures contain poison that has no known antidote or antivenin. […]
Taxi drivers and passengers will no longer be allowed to light up in cabs
Taxi drivers, as well as passengers, will no longer be able to enjoy a smoke during their rides, starting September 1. The Land Transport Department and Department of Disease Control have come together to pass a law for public health mandating that all taxis will be non-smoking zones. In addition to the noted health benefits […]
Thailand for women travellers – learn the ingredients of Thai beauty
With their silky black hair, almond eyes, petite features and natural refinement, Thai women are famous the world over for their beauty and elegance. And perhaps this explains why so many tourists now flock to the kingdom, not just for adventure, rest and relaxation, but also to learn some of Thailand’s beauty secrets for themselves […]
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