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Ram Intra weight-loss clinic closed after injection triggers severe reaction in client

13 Sept 12:15 Key points summarised by AI

A weight-loss clinic in Ram Intra was ordered to close for 15 days after an unlicensed assistant administered a slimming injection that caused a client severe side effects, leading to emergency hospitalization.
The client experienced violent vomiting and a high fever after receiving an unregistered product, VitaPeptix™ NOVOTRIMPLUS+, recommended by clinic staff despite her request for minimal side effects.
Investigations revealed multiple regulatory breaches, including incomplete medical records, lack of licensed professional signatures, missing medication information, and the use of an illegal, unregistered product.
Health officials issued a stern warning about the dangers of unverified medical products, urging the public to verify product registration and be wary of quick-fix weight-loss promises.

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.