ASPIRIN ALERT FDA warns of risk to children
Administration calls on pharmacies to use caution when selling drug to parents; outlines dangers of excessive use
Lack of awareness on flu proving fatal: virologist
The two latest victims of the avian-flu virus died due to insufficient surveillance and the lack of a proper warning system, leading virologist Prasert Thongcharoen said yesterday.
Apirak orders probe into garbage truck depot plan
Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin yesterday ordered an urgent investigation into a Bt1.68-billion project to build a garbage truck depot in the capital's Sai Mai district.
Increasing national park entry prices 'will damage tourism'
A group of about 500 tour business operators yesterday gathered outside a Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) office in Phuket to submit a letter of demand asking that national park entrance fee rates not be raised as scheduled in September.
Bangkok to stage major health meet
Leading doctors and health experts from around the world are expected in Thailand early next year for an international conference being staged by the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation.
