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Signs of Irregularity' in Public Health Ministry Projects

A government appointed committee investigating alleged corruption in the Public Health Ministry's Bt86 billion procurement projects, found signs of irregularities in the spending of the ministry's funds, and has recommended a review of all projects.

Disabled Thais Granted Monthly Support

Siripun Sinbuathong 06.12.2009
The Best of Pattaya City's New Road and Safety Projects

Thappraya Road six lanes from Third Road to Sukhumvit. Thousands of monitored CCTV cameras are protecting people. Call Pattaya City Call Center 1337 for help and information.

Starting in April 2010, 800,000 people registered as disabled can qualify for a monthly allowance provided by the government of 500 baht.

HM the King’s Health Improving

Staff Reporter 23.10.2009
HM the King’s Health Improving

The world’s longest-serving monarch, HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej,of Thailand, was admitted to the hospital for a lung infection, fever, fatigue and loss of appetite on September 19.

Public Health Ministry Issues Flu Warning for October and November

The Ministry of Public Health recently issued a warning for people in every province to beware of the flu this October and November. This especially applies to children who will be on school holidays. The ministry has instructed its officials to assist and to monitor the situation closely.

Keeping Healthy: 8 Tips for Individuals to Avoid H1N1 Flu

1. Stay home if you are sick with influenza-like illness for example, fever or chills AND cough or sore throat. In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting. CDC recommends that sick workers stay home if they are ill with influenza-like illness until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8° C] or greater) or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. This would require employees to stay home for 3 to 5 days in most cases. The Center for Disease Control recommends this time period away from work regardless of whether or not antiviral medications are used.

Public Health Ministry to Crack Down on Unauthorized Dentists

Following a recent death, every Provincial Public Health Office throughout Thailand was recently ordered by the Public Health Minister Vittaya Kaewparadai to strictly monitor and investigate unauthorized dentists, especially in beauty parlors where many teenagers have their teeth fashioned orthopedic ally. Offenders will be fined up to 30,000 baht or receive jail sentences of at least three years.

850 million baht budget approved to deal with A (H1N1) crisis

The Thai Cabinet on July 14 approved a budget of 850 million baht to be used in dealing with the current influenza A (H1N1) worldwide crisis, which has hurt the tourism economy, and at least 24 Thais have died, while more than 4,000 people across the country have contracted this strain of the flu.

One of the heart diseases found in many people is blockages in the coronary arteries often called atherosclerosis. Blockages in the coronary arteries of the heart will reduce the blood supply to the heart. Fatty deposits called ‘plaque’ generally cause these blockages.


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