The winds of change are gusting through Thailand’s healthcare landscape, bringing with them a sweeping revolution that champions inclusivity and compassion. The Ministry of Public Health is blazing a trail with the announcement of a monumental 145 million baht healthcare package dedicated to gender-affirming hormone therapy for the nation’s transgender and gender-diverse population. This forward-thinking initiative is set to be rolled out under the well-established 30-baht universal healthcare scheme, aiming to offer a beacon of hope and support for those in need. Leading this charge into a more equitable future is the stalwart Public Health Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin. With the pivotal role of chairman of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) board, Somsak has greenlit the inclusion of six crucial hormone-related medications to the national procurement list under the auspices of the Treatment Anywhere scheme. These life-affirming medications span from leuprorelin injections and 17-beta estradiol tablets to estradiol transdermal patches,…

In the vibrant heart of Phuket, a particularly chilling case is unraveling, one that has captured the attention of both locals and tourists alike. On the sunny morning of June 28, the peace of Patong was disturbed when the lifeless body of a 39-year-old man from Sisaket province was discovered in a rented room along Soi Jintana. This mysterious circumstance not only sent waves of apprehension through the community but also initiated an intense investigation led by the determined Patong Police. Upon being alerted to the scene around 10.45 am, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chananarong Prakongkeo, along with a team of rescue workers from the admirable Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation, sprang into action. What awaited them was a sight none were prepared for. Inside the nondescript rented room, the man, dressed in green shorts, lay on the floor with his arms splayed outward. The scene painted a grim picture: a significant pool…

In a move echoing the heartening camaraderie between nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced intentions to send a seasoned team of experts to Myanmar next week, aimed at addressing the thorny issue of arsenic contamination plaguing the Kok River. This development materialized after Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa took to Facebook with the flair of a modern diplomat, commenting on the water quality concerns raised with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during a visit to picturesque Chiang Rai. The minister’s post resonated with urgency as he unraveled the tale of water pollution, a formidable concern amplified by local reports, casting a haze over the tranquil beauty of the region. In the spirit of cross-border cooperation, the ministry is diligently working hand-in-hand with neighboring Myanmar and China to concoct an agreement poised to tackle this environmental plight. The expert team, helmed by a savvy consultant to the Ministry, is slated to…

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A 65-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old woman.

Authorities rushed to the elderly lady’s home, after receiving a call from an individual concerned for her welfare.

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Police raced to a house in Bude where they sadly discovered a body[/caption]

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A 63-year-old was arrested in connection with the murder of a 93-year-old[/caption]

Police arrived at the address in Bude, Cornwall, at 1pm on June 29.

They were joined by paramedics who sadly pronounced the woman dead at the scene.

Police arrested a 65-year-old, “known” to the victim, in connection with the crime.

Detective Inspector Rob Smith, senior investigating officer, said: “We are currently carrying out enquiries to establish what happened in this very sad case.

“A cordon has been set up to allow for a thorough investigation of the scene to take place.

“It is believed that the man and the woman were known to each other.

“The community should be reassured that this is being treated as an isolated incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else in connection to the death.

“There will be a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days as enquiries are ongoing, and I would encourage anyone, if you have any concerns, to contact officers from the local neighbourhood policing team.”

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A Thai mother expressed her desperation on social media and called for police intervention after her drug-addicted son traded durians she had bought for him for Yaba, also known as methamphetamine. The mother in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo took to her Facebook account on June 17 to vent her fears and frustration. She …

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COMEDIAN Sean Walsh has revealed he is the second Strictly Come Dancing star to get mugged.

The funnyman, 39, took to Instagram to reveal his ordeal which also happened in London.

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Seann Walsh has revealed he has been mugged in central London[/caption]

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Seann was on Strictly in 2018 and was partnered with Katya Jones[/caption]

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It comes days after Michelle Tsiakkas revealed she had been mugged in London[/caption]

The Strictly star – who appeared on the show in 2018 – revealed he had been the victim of a mugging in the capital.

Taking to his Instagram Stories, Seann revealed: “My phone was stolen (yes out of my hand and yes, I live in London) a week or so ago and it is now in China if anyone happens to be passing by.”

He shared a picture of his phone’s location, which was in China.

Seann‘s time on Strictly eight years ago was marred by controversy.

He famously was embroiled in “kiss-gate” after he was videoed snogging his dance partner Katya Jones – despite the pair both being in relationship.

ANOTHER STRICTLY STAR MUGGED

It comes just days after Strictly’s Michelle Tsiakkas was left “traumatised” after also being mugged in London.

Pro dancer Michelle, 29, told her followers that the ordeal left her feeling “scared and helpless”.

The Strictly star – who joined the show three years ago – took to Instagram to share the terrifying incident.

Addressing her fans in a video, she said: “Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London.

“Now this was a couple of days ago and I’ve just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day.

“It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don’t want the same to happen to you.

“My phone got stolen. My phone got stolen. I mean I see it happening all the time but it’s just one of those things that you just never think it’s gonna happen to you. and then it does.”

Recounting the story, Michelle said: “So it was early morning. I was on my way to the dentist in London.

“It was around Covent Garden so the streets were really quiet. I think I was just the only person around so maybe I was an easy target and I whipped out my phone to have a look at the directions to see where my dentist was.

“I was on the actual street of the dentist and what happens?
A man comes on a bike behind me, sweeps past me and grabs my phone.

“So he’s grabbed my phone. He’s on an electric bike and my heart just sank. I tried to I think like reach for it and that made me fall on my knees on the floor and graze my knee.

“I think my reflex was just to swear and then scream give me back my phone and clearly you know that didn’t work.

“He just left. He was wearing a mask so there was no way that I could have seen what he looked like and he was going really fast on that electric bike so there was no way on earth I could have caught up with him.

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Michelle said she was left ‘traumatised’[/caption]

“Thankfully there were two really lovely and helpful women there and they’d seen that I was a bit distressed.”

Michelle captioned the video with: “Warning This can happen to you in Central London.

“Be aware and be very careful. Phone theft is happening more and more and it seems like crime in the city is getting worse …

“Has something like this ever happened to you?”