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COVID-19 Cases Continue in Thailand, Health Authorities Urge People to “Stay Home When Sick, Reduce Close Contact”
Thailand reports 99,691 COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths from January through August 2026. Health authorities say Omicron NB.1.8.1 remains under surveillance with no evidence of increased severity and urge people to stay home when sick and reduce close contact.
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Nakhon Pathom Hospital Earns Two AACI International Certifications, Highlighting Thai Public Healthcare Standards
Nakhon Pathom Hospital in Thailand earns two AACI international certifications for hospital accreditation and comprehensive stroke care, highlighting the potential of Thai public hospitals to meet global healthcare quality and patient safety standards.
Ubonrak Thonburi Hospital Wins 2026 Outstanding Public Toilet Award in Thailand’s Health Region 10
Ubonrak Thonburi Hospital has received the 2026 Outstanding Public Toilet Award for Thailand’s Health Region 10, recognizing its standards in hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
Bangkok Named World’s Best City for Nightlife in 2026, Strengthening Thailand’s Global Tourism Appeal
Bangkok ranks No. 1 among the world’s best cities for nightlife in 2026, highlighting Thailand’s vibrant food, culture, entertainment, hospitality and growing appeal as a global tourism destination.
Japan Enters Flu Season in Second-Earliest Start on Record, Okinawa Reports Highest Rate
Japan has entered its 2026 influenza season in the second-earliest start on record, with 4,094 cases reported nationwide and Okinawa recording the country’s highest flu rate.
AACI Asia Pacific to Host Leadership Forum on Future of International Hospital Accreditation
AACI Asia Pacific will host the AACI Leadership Exclusive Discussion at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital on September 1, 2026, focusing on hospital accreditation, patient safety, risk management and AACI Version 7.0.
Philippine Surgeons Perform Country’s First Remote Surgery From Shanghai
Two Filipino surgeons performed the Philippines’ first reported remote robotic surgery from Shanghai, operating on a 53-year-old patient in Quezon City through high-speed connectivity and robotic technology.