Thai DHSS orders clinic closure over unregistered weight-loss drug
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
Officials said a clinic staff member, not a doctor, administered a weight-loss injection before the patient’s symptoms worsened and she was hospitalised.
Sumitomo Mitsui, Fujitsu, SoftBank to develop data health app
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
The companies say the app will use patient-approved medical data to support daily health management and treatment, while aiming to lower annual medical costs.
Thailand, Oman deepen tourism cooperation, push wellness hub
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Thailand and Oman are stepping up co-marketing, air connectivity and two-way tourism while pushing sustainable travel and Thailand’s medical and wellness strengths.
Japan group eyes practical use of smart contact lens in 2030
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
A new industry-academic alliance is working to develop contact lenses that can display data and support medical monitoring, with safety and comfort a key focus.
Medical drones set to speed up medicine deliveries to Thai islands
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026
The Department of Medical Services has showcased the success of its medical drone project to improve the delivery of medicines and medical supplies to islands across Thailand.
Japan's health ministry said Friday (March 6) it has conditionally approved the production and sales of two regenerative medical products using induced pluripotent stem cells.
Chulalongkorn Hospital succeeds with nerve stimulation surgery for sleep apnoea
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
Chulalongkorn Hospital has become the first in Thailand and the fourth in Asia to use hypoglossal nerve stimulation to treat obstructive sleep apnoea, offering new hope to patients who cannot tolerate CPAP.