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Universal healthcare pilot project kicks off in Buri Ram
As of November 1, all state hospitals in Buri Ram province are required to provide four additional services to universal healthcare cardholders.The new services will give cardholders the right to get treated at all member hospitals, patients transfers will be free of red tape, cardholders ...
The Nation Reporter
Covid-19 pandemic showcases Thailand as a Medical & Wellness Hub
Thailand’s internationally admired performance in the pandemic of the COVID-19 virus has showcased the exceptional strengths of the country’s health care system and medical industry to further justify its drive towards becoming one of the world’s top medical hubs.A sophisticated healthcare system, universal healthcare coverage and ...
COVID-19 test free under Health Security for eligible patients [Video]
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has reiterated that those who possess the National Health Security’s universal healthcare program while meeting certain criteria, can receive a free COVID-19 test at participating hospitals.Keep watching ...
Access to Free Education and Healthcare Far From Equal, Expert Says
Despite being officially “free of charge,” education and universal healthcare in Thailand are still out of reach for many, an economist argued in a new book released earlier this week.Teachers and doctors are still mostly concentrated in Bangkok and major cities, leaving students and patients ...
Pravit Rojanaphruk
Don't scrimp on healthcare
Achieving universal healthcare coverage by 2030 is one of the targets within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health. It is a target that Thailand achieved when it rolled out universal healthcare coverage (UHC), known locally as the 30-baht healthcare scheme, in 2002.Keep ...
Prayut tells UN universal healthcare behind public health success
Speaking to the UN, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday morning (New York time) attributed Thailand’s success in providing public health services to the universal healthcare policy.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Public Health minister vows to keep universal healthcare scheme unchanged
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Thursday (August 15) that the Universal Healthcare system will not be subjected to any changes that could burden people, such as the co-payment of 10 to 20 per cent of their medical bills to ease the government’s financial ...
The Nation Reporter
Healthcare access comes too late for homeless woman
A 61-year-old homeless woman who died of tuberculosis (TB) last month had only just been confirmed as a Thai in a DNA test, which would have earned her a citizenship card and access to the Bt30 healthcare scheme that could have saved her life.The tragedy ...
The Nation Reporter
Universal welfare ‘at risk’
A prominent activist has urged every political party to express a clear stance on the country’s universal healthcare scheme and other state welfare issues ahead of the upcoming election. The call surfaced yesterday (Oct 16) amid growing concerns that influential groups intend to be selective ...
Chularat Saengpassa
Limiting universal healthcare to those who earn less than Bt100,000 unfair, says activist
A PROMINENT health activist yesterday attacked the government over reports that it plans to provide free medical service under the universal healthcare scheme to only those earning less than Bt100,000 a year.This idea made the headlines earlier this week, causing widespread concern. The scheme currently ...
Chularat Saengpassa
