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An antibiotic that can suppress inflammatory activity in the brain has produced encouraging results across experimental models of Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, depression, and Lewy body-related disorders. Yet when minocycline has been tested in patients, the results have been far less convincing.
Minocycline can suppress inflammatory brain responses in experimental models, but con...
COVID-19 infections climb across Thailand
Thailand is experiencing another noticeable rise in COVID-19 infections, with health authorities reporting an average of approximately 15,000 new cases each week over the latest four-week period.
Thailand is recording about 15,000 new COVID-19 cases weekly as respiratory infections rise during the rainy season
According to Thailand’s Departm...
A leading Thai medical specialist cum virologists is raising concerns about Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, or SFTS, after Thailand recorded 53 human infections and five deaths from the potentially fatal tick-borne disease.
Professor Yong Poovorawan of the Clinical Virology Center of Excellence at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, highlighted the situation on Septemb...
Researchers in Thailand have uncovered evidence that an edible medicinal mushroom may counter some of the damaging brain changes associated with chronic stress, improving memory performance while strengthening antioxidant defenses and reducing inflammatory responses.
Thai researchers found that Dictyophora indusiata improved memory performance while reducing
oxidative and inflammatory brain ...
Women who experience menopause at a younger age may face faster cognitive decline, greater accumulation of brain abnormalities, and an earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a major long-term study.
Researchers analyzed 2,603 older women participating in the Religious Orders Study and Rush Memory and Aging Project, with follow-up extending up to 18 years. The res...
A luxury holiday in Thailand ended in tragedy for British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo after a penile enlargement procedure was followed by a fatal pulmonary embolism, according to evidence presented at an inquest in London.
British-Nigerian influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo died after developing a pulmonary embolism following a pen...
Thailand’s rapidly aging population is adding new urgency to the country’s push toward artificial intelligence-powered healthcare, with health technology specialists warning that AI alone will not transform hospitals unless reliable and interconnected data becomes the foundation of the system.
InterSystems Corporation is highlighting interconnected healthcare data and Practical AI as...
A shocking case involving a doctor at a clinic in Bangkok’s Min Buri area has triggered widespread anger in Thailand after a patient with end-stage kidney disease accused the physician of verbally abusing her, threatening her, photographing information from her medical records and repeatedly describing people who use Thailand’s 30-baht Universal Coverage Scheme as “low class.&rdq...
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned that COVID-19 infections are continuing to rise as seasonal respiratory illnesses gain momentum during the country’s rainy season. However, health officials stressed that currently circulating variants have not been associated with increased disease severity.
Thailand’s health authorities are monitoring rising COVID-1...
Researchers have identified striking changes in two immune-system receptors in people with COVID-19, with one also showing a significant association with more serious disease. The findings suggest Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) could eventually help distinguish SARS-CoV-2 infection, although larger studies are needed before clinical use.
Higher TLR7 and TLR9 expre...
Thai researchers have discovered that chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) produced from discarded mud crab shells can significantly alter inflammatory activity in immune cells, potentially opening new avenues for developing marine-derived compounds targeting inflammation-related diseases.
Thai researchers found that chitosan oligosaccharides derived from mud crab shell waste strongly altered key
...
Thai researchers have found that a higher dose of neubotulinum toxin type A provided significantly greater pain relief for adults with cervical dystonia than a lower dose, despite producing no significant additional improvement in overall disease severity or disability.
Higher-dose neubotulinum toxin type A provided greater pain relief for cervical dystonia patients without significantly
imp...
Why can SARS-CoV-2 infection pass almost unnoticed in one person while leaving another critically ill? New research suggests an important part of the answer may lie in the condition of the body’s natural killer cells and virus-specific T cells.
Scientists found that critically ill unvaccinated COVID-19 patients carried unusually high frequencies of immune cells displaying features associate...
Thai medical researchers have reported an unusual case of a rare retinal disorder developing after COVID-19 infection, raising questions about whether infection could potentially trigger certain eye problems in susceptible people.
Thai researchers reported an unusual case of rare retinal disease developing after COVID-19 infection
Rare Eye Disease Appeared After COVID-19
The conditi...
A new Thai study examining women with schizophrenia who take antipsychotic medicines that can raise prolactin has produced an unexpected finding: a higher prolactin level measured at one point in time was not independently linked to poorer bone mineral density.
Among women taking prolactin-raising antipsychotics, physical activity showed a stronger and more consistent association
with bone densi...
A scientific review involving institutions in Thailand has highlighted a naturally produced enzyme that could become an important target for future treatments against osteoporosis and other disorders involving bone loss.
HO-1 could become a promising therapeutic target for balancing bone formation and bone loss in osteoporosis and
other skeletal diseases.
The review focuses on heme oxygen...
Thai researchers have uncovered promising evidence that Triphala, a traditional herbal preparation made from three medicinal fruits, could help protect red blood cells from oxidative damage, including cells from people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
Triphala extract significantly reduced oxidative destruction of G6PD-deficient red blood cells in laboratory experimen...
Thai Researchers Investigate a Traditional Edible Plant
A new study from Thailand has found that an aqueous extract of Piper sarmentosum Roxb. may help improve cholesterol levels, reduce signs of liver stress and reshape gut bacteria disturbed by a high-fat diet.
Thai researchers found that Piper sarmentosum extract improved cholesterol and liver markers while altering gut
microbiome patter...
A fascinating medical study has identified a traditional Thai medicinal plant with particularly strong laboratory activity against six cancer cell lines representing malignancies of the upper respiratory tract. The findings are drawing attention to Caesalpinia sappan, or sappanwood, an ingredient found in Kampramong’s traditional anticancer remedy.
Thai researchers found that sappanwood...
Thai researchers have discovered that oils extracted from red and purple rice bran may contain an impressive combination of natural compounds capable of protecting bone-forming cells from oxidative stress and inflammation while also encouraging biological processes involved in building and maintaining bone.
Thai researchers found that red and purple rice bran oils could reduce cellular stress...
A new Thai laboratory and animal study has found that an extract made from Mucuna pruriens var. pruriens, commonly known as velvet bean, can influence several biological processes involved in achieving an erection. Importantly, researchers found that the effects appeared to involve blood-vessel signaling rather than increased testosterone.
Thai researchers found velvet bean seed extract influ...
Thailand Medical Researchers have reported promising findings showing that an automated urine analysis measurement could help doctors determine whether blood found in urine originates from diseases affecting the kidney’s filtering structures. The approach could be particularly useful in hospitals where experienced specialists in microscopic urine examination are not readily available.
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As healthcare systems across much of the developed world continue to grapple with soaring medical costs, record waiting lists, specialist shortages, and growing demand for complex therapies, an increasing number of patients are looking beyond their own borders for timely, high-quality treatment. Thailand has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of this global healthcare transformation, evol...
Researchers in Thailand have identified a phytochemical compound that could one day help fight lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the body's infection-fighting lymphocytes. The study found that dicentrine, an alkaloid isolated from the medicinal plant Stephania venosa, was able to slow the growth of lymphoma cells, trigger their self-destruction, and selectively target cancer cells ...
Thailand Medical News: More Than 100 Lives Lost as Health Officials Warn High Risk Communities
Thailand is facing a dangerous rise in bacterial infections during the rainy season, with health authorities reporting that leptospirosis and melioidosis have already claimed 107 lives since the beginning of 2026. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued an urgent warning for farmers, outdoor ...
Researchers Identify Genetic Differences That May Influence Blood Sugar Problems After COVID-19
A new study from researchers in Thailand has identified inherited variations in two immune-related genes that may influence whether some people develop high blood sugar after recovering from COVID-19.
The findings provide new insights into why metabolic complications differ among individuals following ...
Scientists Discover That Scrolling Through Social Media During Short Breaks May Prevent the Brain From Properly Recovering
Many people spend their work or study breaks scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, believing it helps them relax and recharge. However, a new study suggests that while social media may make people feel refreshed, it may actually keep the brain active instead of allowing it...
Thailand Medical Researchers Find Mitochondrial Blocker May Shield Kidneys During Doxorubicin Chemotherapy
A new study has revealed that blocking excessive mitochondrial fission—a process that causes the tiny energy-producing structures inside cells to break apart—may significantly reduce kidney damage caused by the widely used chemotherapy drug doxorubicin. The findings offer fresh h...
A groundbreaking Thailand Medical Study has uncovered how a tiny molecule inside immune cells may hold the key to controlling dangerous inflammation—offering new hope for conditions ranging from infections to chronic diseases.
Scientists Map a Hidden Immune Control System
Researchers from multiple institutions, including Chulalongkorn University (Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Sci...
Thailand Medical: Natural compound shows promise against acute kidney injury, but human studies are still needed
A team of Thailand Medical Researchers has uncovered encouraging evidence that alpha-mangostin, a phytochemical extracted from the rind of the tropical mangosteen fruit, could help protect the kidneys from acute kidney injury (AKI). Although the findings are currently based on laborato...
Thailand Medical News: Clade Ib Emerges as the Dominant Mpox Strain in Thailand
Thailand's public health authorities are intensifying surveillance after the country recorded 139 cumulative Mpox cases and two deaths between January 1 and July 18, 2026, with the Clade Ib variant now becoming the dominant circulating strain. Officials from the Department of Disease Control (DDC) say infections h...
Thailand Medical: Four Key Agencies Unite to Strengthen Health Safety Standards Across Tourist Destinations
Thailand has taken a major step toward reinforcing its reputation as one of the world's leading travel destinations by launching a nationwide initiative to establish safer and disease-free tourist areas through stronger cooperation between government agencies and the private tourism sec...
Thailand Medical: Thailand Advances Precision Surgery with Dedicated Robotic Training and Innovation Hub
Lerdsin Hospital has officially launched the Lerdsin Institute of Robotic Surgery (LiROS), establishing Thailand's first dedicated modular robotic-assisted surgery center. The new institute is designed to become a national hub for clinical training, research, and knowledge exchange while su...
Thailand Medical: Natural Plant Compound Weakens Lung Cancer Cells by Blocking a Key Survival Pathway
Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, the Lanna Rice Research Center, Chiang Mai University, and the PhD Degree Program in Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, have discovered that ox...
Thailand Medical News: Official Weekly Data Shows COVID-19 Infections Continue to Climb
COVID-19 infections are continuing to increase across Thailand, according to the latest surveillance figures released by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) under the Ministry of Public Health. The newest data for Week 29, covering Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19, recorded 6,633 laboratory-confirmed...
Thailand Medical News: Nosebleeds are common and usually stop on their own, but for some people they can continue for much longer than expected. Now, a new Thailand Medical Study has found that patients arriving at the emergency department with higher systolic blood pressure are more likely to experience a longer wait before their nosebleed stops. The findings could help doctors quickly identify p...
Thailand Medical: For years, doctors have known that many people continue to suffer from brain fog, memory problems, headaches, fatigue, and other neurological issues long after recovering from COVID-19. Now, a Thailand Medical study has revealed that those who experienced severe or critical COVID-19 show significantly higher levels of blood markers linked to brain inflammation and nerve cell dama...
Medical News: Taiwan has confirmed its first imported case of Zika virus infection for 2026 after a Taiwanese man in his 30s returned from Thailand and later developed symptoms associated with the mosquito-borne disease. The announcement, made by Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC), has prompted renewed calls for travelers to remain vigilant as Zika virus continues to circulate in sever...
Thailand Medical: WHO Data Highlights Thailand’s Rising COVID-19 Burden
Thailand has recorded more than 7,400 officially reported COVID-19 cases during the last 28-day period since June 28th 2026, according to World Health Organization data, placing the country at the top globally for reported infections during that reporting window. This Thailand Medical News report comes as healthcare pro...
Thailand has officially secured its position as the number one medical tourism destination in the Asia-Pacific region and ranks second globally, trailing only Türkiye, according to the newly released Travel And Tour World Top 50 Medical Tourism Destinations for 2026. Concurrently, the world’s largest crowd-sourced quality-of-life database, Numbeo, placed Thailand 1st in ASEAN and 8th gl...
Medical News: WHO Data Signals Continued COVID-19 Activity
New data from the World Health Organization COVID-19 dashboard shows that COVID-19 infections continue to rise in both Brazil and Thailand. Over the 28-day period ending June 14, approximately 7,000 new cases were officially reported in Brazil, while Thailand recorded about 3,600 cases. Latest official updates from WHO are still pending, ...
Thailand Medical: Thailand is witnessing a remarkable surge in medical tourism as increasing numbers of international patients travel to the country for advanced eye treatments and vision correction procedures. With internationally accredited hospitals, highly experienced ophthalmologists, modern diagnostic technologies, and treatment costs that remain significantly lower than those in many Wester...
Thailand Medical: Childhood obesity is no longer just a future health concern. A major nationwide study from Thailand has revealed that children living with obesity are placing a significantly greater burden on hospitals, staying longer in hospital beds and requiring far more medical resources than children without obesity. The findings also suggest that obesity is often an overlooked condition th...
Thailand Medical: Scientists in Thailand have discovered that apigenin, a natural plant compound found in foods such as parsley, celery, chamomile, and oranges, may help protect the heart from damage caused by the widely used chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The Thailand Medical Study suggests that apigenin could reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and heart cell death while preserving normal heart...
A new Thailand Medical study has raised fresh concerns about how cannabis use may influence sexual behavior among young adults, especially in the wake of the country’s cannabis decriminalization.
Study reveals cannabis may increase substance-influenced sex among Thai youth
Who Conducted the Study?
The research was carried out by Thailand Medical scientists from multiple r...
Thailand Medical: A team of Thailand medical researchers has successfully developed a new method for creating highly functional natural killer (NK) cells from blood-forming stem cells, offering fresh hope for improving cancer immunotherapy in patients with difficult-to-treat blood cancers. The achievement could help overcome several major challenges that currently limit the effectiveness of existi...
Thailand Medical: A new medical study has found that a combination of the traditional medicinal herb Bacopa monnieri, better known as Brahmi, and extracts from antioxidant-rich Thai berries could help protect the brain from the harmful effects of long-term stress. While the research was conducted in laboratory rats rather than humans, the findings provide encouraging evidence that natural plant co...
Thailand Medical: Researchers in Thailand have uncovered promising evidence that two naturally occurring plant compounds may work together to destroy leukemia cells far more effectively than either compound alone. The new findings suggest that a combination of fisetin and pinocembrin could become a valuable strategy in the ongoing search for safer and more targeted leukemia treatments.
Thai rese...
Thailand Medical: A simple leafy green vegetable commonly known as watercress may offer surprising benefits for heart health, according to a new clinical study conducted in Thailand. Researchers found that daily consumption of watercress for just four weeks significantly lowered blood pressure and improved several markers linked to cardiovascular disease risk.
Daily watercress consumption sig...
Thailand Medical: For centuries, Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as Brahmi, has been celebrated in traditional medicine as a natural memory booster. Now, a new Thailand-led international study has taken a closer look at whether this ancient herbal remedy can really protect the brain against inflammation-related cognitive decline and dementia-like symptoms. While the findings show promising antioxi...
Thailand Medical: A new Thailand Medical Study has uncovered promising evidence that phytochemical compounds found in the areca nut plant may help combat two of the world’s most devastating brain disorders—Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers discovered that several phytochemicals in Areca catechu, commonly known as areca nut, were able to target key bio...
Thailand Medical: A natural compound responsible for the spicy heat in chili peppers may hold surprising potential in the fight against cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), according to a new Thailand Medical Study. Researchers have discovered that capsaicin can significantly suppress the reactivation of EBV, a common virus that has been implicated in the development and progression of ...
Thailand has introduced enhanced Ebola disease screening and quarantine measures for travelers arriving from countries affected by recent Ebola outbreaks, despite having no confirmed Ebola cases within its borders. The move reflects growing vigilance by Thai health authorities following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency related to Ebola activity in part...
Thailand Medical: A team of Thai researchers has discovered that a traditional medicinal herb used in Thailand may hold powerful cancer-fighting abilities after experiments showed it could dramatically shrink lung tumors and trigger the destruction of cancer cells. The findings are generating excitement because the plant appears to attack cancer through multiple biological pathways at the same tim...
Thailand Medical: Many Private Hospitals Across Thailand However Say That They Are Seeing a Slight Rise in COVID-19 Infections
Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has released new surveillance figures showing that COVID-19 infections are once again climbing across the country, though public health officials stopped short of confirming whether Thailand is entering another signific...
