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Thailand Issues Dementia Care Guidelines: No Restraints, No Confinement, No Abuse
Thailand's Department of Medical Services has issued recommendations for caring for older adults with dementia, emphasizing compassionate, safe and dignified treatment while advising families and caregivers how to respond to behavioral changes without violence, unnecessary restraints or confinement.
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Top 20 Medical Tourism Websites and Blogs in 2026: Thailand's ArokaGO Earns Global Recognition
Thailand's ArokaGO has been recognized among the Top 20 Medical Tourism Websites and Blogs in Feedspot's 2026 listing, securing the No. 18 position alongside international healthcare organizations, medical travel platforms and industry publications.
Lampang Hospital Pioneers Advanced Pulmonary Embolism Treatment in Northern Thailand
Lampang Hospital has successfully performed a computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) procedure to remove a blood clot from a patient's pulmonary artery, marking a first for the hospital and, according to its announcement, the first such procedure among Ministry of Public Health hospitals under the Office of the Permanent Secretary in Northern Thailand.
Thailand Advances Cancer Radiation Therapy with Proton Technology and Stronger Safety Standards
Thailand is advancing its cancer treatment capabilities through modern radiation therapy technologies, including linear accelerators and proton therapy, while strengthening radiation safety oversight to protect patients, healthcare professionals and the public, according to the Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP).
INTERPOL and WHO Join Forces to Combat Global Health Threats, Medical Crime and Illegal Organ Trafficking
INTERPOL and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen global health security and combat criminal activities that threaten public safety, including falsified medicines, illegal organ trafficking and the misuse of hazardous biological, chemical and radioactive materials.
Thailand Issues Five-Point Checklist for Choosing Safe Elderly Care Facilities
Thailand's Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) is urging families to look beyond attractive facilities and affordable fees when choosing elderly care centers, emphasizing that proper licensing, qualified caregivers, emergency preparedness, and quality-of-life support are essential to ensuring residents' safety and well-being.
Thailand Ranks 38th in WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026 as Asia-Pacific Tourism Gains Momentum
Thailand has been placed 38th globally in the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2026, according to a regional ranking summary. The latest WEF report also highlights Thailand as one of Asia-Pacific's improving tourism economies, with its index score rising 5.6% between 2024 and 2026.