health phuket

BDMS plans CAR-T cancer treatment pilot at Bangkok Hospital Phuket in 2027

BDMS plans to begin a CAR-T cell cancer treatment pilot at three hospitals in 2027, including Bangkok Hospital Phuket, with estimated drug costs of about B3.5 million.

BDMS plans to begin offering CAR-T cell cancer treatment in 2027 at three hospitals in its network, including Bangkok Hospital Phuket, according to PostToday.

The other planned locations are Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth and Samitivej. The report said the estimated cost of the medicine would be about B3.5 million.

Swimmers warned after plankton bloom colours Laem Phan Wa sea reddish-brown

Residents and tourists have been told not to touch or swim in the water off Laem Phan Wa after an Alexandrium plankton bloom formed a 150-metre reddish-brown strip along the shore.

UPDATE: Family confirms death of missing South African tourist Devendren Naicker

The family of missing South African tourist Devendren Naicker has confirmed his death after a body believed to be his was found in a Patong palm plantation; the cause and circumstances remain unclear.

Thailand weather today, 15 November: heavy rain in 10 provinces

Phuket weather: heavy rain and rough seas forecast for Andaman coast

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts thundershowers and isolated heavy rain in the Andaman region on 15 November, with waves above 2 metres during storms.

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