Public told not to panic over flu fatality in Uthai Thani

23 Sept 03:09 Key points summarised by AI

The Diseases Control Department (DCD) reassures the public not to panic over a flu fatality in Uthai Thani, emphasizing that flu is a common seasonal disease.
Despite nearly 90,000 flu cases nationwide this year, only 12 fatalities have occurred, marking a significant decrease in both cases and deaths compared to the previous year.
Health officials are actively managing the situation in Uthai Thani, ensuring close examination of patients and administering H1N1 medication to suspected cases.
The DCD advises the public to adopt preventive measures, including avoiding crowded places, wearing face masks, and practicing regular handwashing.

Scientists confirm six dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani

Today 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Scientists confirmed six fossilized footprints in Udon Thani, Thailand, belong to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur from approximately 120 million years ago.
The footprints, measuring 29x26 cm, indicate a theropod estimated at 1.42 meters tall at the hip and 6.3 meters long, comparable to Siamotyrannus isanensis.
This discovery marks the first confirmed find of fossilized footprints from a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in Thailand, highlighting its unique paleontological significance.
The site will be protected under the Fossil Protection Act, with plans to develop it into a research center and a geological tourism destination.