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A third of farmers at risk from farming chemicals
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 09/05/2016
» Up to 32% of farmers are at risk of suffering health problems associated with their exposure to hazardous agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday on National Farmers Day.
Group calls for hospital reform
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/01/2016
» A group of health workers has called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reform health care in health-promoting hospitals in sub-districts in a bid to provide better quality treatment for patients.
Prayut: 30-baht programme here to stay
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 05/01/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme will not be scrapped but the focus will be shifted more to prevention rather than cure.
'Bike for Dad' aims to go international
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 22/10/2015
» The "Bike for Dad" cycling event in December is set to expand overseas as Thais worldwide are invited to ride bicycles in their countries of residence to show gratitude to His Majesty the King.
Inquiry finds no fault with Narong
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 06/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he ordered permanent secretary for public health Narong Sahametapat be reinstated because a probe into his alleged misconduct showed no clear results that he really was guilty.
PM brands free care as 'too costly'
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 02/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has branded the universal healthcare scheme a "costly populist" policy which helped deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra win the 2001 election.
Petition seeks controls on private hospital fees
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 12/05/2015
» The Thai Medical Error Network on Tuesday submitted a petition with 33,000 signatures to the government, calling for the establishment of a special panel to control medical fees charged by private hospitals.