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NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Four provinces in lower northeastern Thailand have reported 570 cases of melioidosis, commonly known as soil fever, and 45 deaths so far this year, with health officials warning farmers …

The Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, was found in a patient who later died, with officials saying there was no risk to the general population.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Court of Appeal today overturned a High Court decision that had released a wheelchai...

The results marked the French luxury brand’s weakest quarterly sales growth since early 2020, when it shut boutiques worldwide due to the pandemic.

Two health insurance policies can offer similar protection for a hospital admission, yet one may cost considerably more because it includes better benefits (e.g. dental care, outpatient appointments and routine health checks). …

The bench says the law bars bail for serious drug offences but directs for M Alagesan’s trial to conclude by the year’s end if possible.

A senior Hong Kong health official has warned of a higher risk of influenza infection as vaccination rates fall and the city’s summer flu season stretches on, following the death of a …

In Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and beyond. The headlines include a proposed crackdown on rising delivery app fees, a million-baht legal dispute over a …

Hong Kong is experiencing a prolonged summer flu season that shows no clear sign of abating, Centre for Health Protection controller Edwin Tsui said on Thursday. He said the flu season has …

PORT DICKSON, Oct 22 — A final-year college student undergoing practical training at a hotel in Lukut was found de...

Penang-born doctor Lai Kwan Kew has overcome hardship and rejection to build a career in infectious disease and humanitarian work.

AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday urged senators to support the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed P198.4-billion budget for 2027, warning that millions of farmers and fisherfolk face a “perfect …

SEN. Bong Go extended assistance to families displaced by a fire in Barangay 810, Zone 88, Manila City, urging them to stay hopeful and prioritize their safety and well-being as they recover …

Menteri kesihatan berkata 3,510 doktor meletak jawatan antara 2024 hingga 2026, dengan lebih separuh daripadanya beralih ke sektor swasta.

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says 3,510 doctors resigned between 2024 and 2026, with more than half leaving for the private sector.

Health authorities on Wednesday once again called on vulnerable groups to get vaccinated, after announcing that a 12-year-old girl had become the second paediatric death of the summer flu season. The Centre …

Alma Nudo Atenza's appeal saw the Federal Court strike down a double-presumption provision in drug-trafficking cases, resulting in her death sentence commuted to 18 years' imprisonment.

The Selangor health department says a preliminary investigation found that a leaking ceiling pipe had weakened the structure, causing it to fall.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — No patients or hospital staff were involved in a ceiling collapse incident at the Emergency an...

President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) technology should be used responsibly in the health care sector to bridge health care gaps worldwide. The president delivered the message in …

China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct. 15, 2026, a full 17 years after the two neighbors first agreed to build it. Strained North Korea-China relations explain …

SEPANG, Oct 21 — Trained sniffer dog units will begin patrolling passenger terminals and restricted baggage zones...

President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in healthcare. The meeting at Cheong Wa …

A Thai man is seeking legal advice after a food shop in a Bangkok hospital’s food court reportedly filed a claim seeking 1 million baht in compensation over his social media video …

BANGKOK — 21 October 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and lawmakers from the Bhumjaithai Party submitted two draft bills to tighten Thailand’s drug laws, including a proposal to presume that people possessing …

Melco Resorts & Entertainment opened its REM hotel at City of Dreams Macau yesterday. The grand opening followed an invitation-only preview that brought celebrities from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and …

The parents of a five-year-old girl who died last year after receiving stitches for a head injury at a local public hospital have launched a civil suit against Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority …

The heavyweight technology sector fell 0.3%, weighing most heavily on the S&P 500 and keeping the Nasdaq close to flat.

The case in Africa's most populous country was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda.

Five other staff were sentenced to jail as well.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Police have opened an investigation into the circulation of a podcast video alleg...

“พม่าจากมุมมองนักการทูต” ทูตพิษณุเสนอยุทธศาสตร์ต่อพม่า-ไทยต้องเลิกต่างคนต่างทำ Pazzle Tue, 2026-10-20 - 16:12 เสวนาเปิดตัวหนังสือ “พม่า: ประวัติศาสตร์ รัฐประหาร และรูปแบบรัฐ” พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ อดีตเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงย่างกุ้ง ชวนทำความเข้าใจพม่าผ่านประวัติศาสตร์ ความหลากหลายทางชาติพันธุ์ บทบาทกองทัพ และการแข่งขันของมหาอำนาจ พร้อมเสนอให้ไทยมียุทธศาสตร์ต่อพม่าอย่างบูรณาการ แทนการทำงานแยกส่วนหรือรับมือเฉพาะเมื่อเกิดปัญหา ย้ำการมีปฏิสัมพันธ์ไม่เท่ากับการรับรองระบอบการปกครอง และการดำเนินนโยบายควรคำนึงถึงสันติภาพ เสถียรภาพ และผลประโยชน์ร่วมของประชาชนทั้งสองประเทศช่วงปาฐกถาหัวข้อ “พม่าจากมุมมองนักการทูต” โดย พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ อดีตเอกอัครราชทูตประจำกรุงย่างกุ้งเสวนาเปิดตัวหนังสือ …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Issues concerning urban poverty, the allocation of funds for Members of Parliament (MPs), a...

Residents in Yangon’s Pazundaung Township told DVB that the popular annual Yegyaw festival and night bazaar, which is a part of the Buddhist Thadingyut festival every October to mark the end of …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Malaysia and the World Health Organization (WHO) have renewed their joint commitment...

TANTANGAN, South Cotabato — A P50 million district hospital will rise in Tantangan, South Cotabato, bringing health and medical services closer to residents and nearby communities. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for …

Concerns grow over increasingly toxic political dialogue in a country where politicians traditionally live in their electorates with minimal security.

The US embassy in Kenya raised its travel advisory from Level 2, which urges increased caution, to Level 3, advising Americans to reconsider travel.

Bidang kuasa, pelaksana projek dan sumber pembiayaan perlu dibezakan kerana ketiga-tiganya boleh melibatkan kerajaan berbeza.

While the risk to Singapore is still low, this move helps Singapore move quickly to contain an infection spread if needed.