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Thailand's gold card healthcare scheme 'not in crisis'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday that the 30-baht "gold card" Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme is not facing a financial crisis, emphasising its stability with reserve funds for hospitals totalling 46 billion baht after liabilities.
Petition backs penalties for doctors in Thaksin case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» A petition supported by more than 52,000 people has been submitted to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) to back its decision to discipline three doctors involved in the controversial transfer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for treatment in a premium hospital ward.
Time to show resolve
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/06/2025
» A myriad of problems challenging the country require a strong and competent leader who can rise to the occasion, overcoming adversaries and adversity alike. Sadly, it has become evident that Paetongtarn Shinawatra is unlikely to be that type of leader.
Country can cope with Covid-19, Somsak says
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2025
» The public health system is well-equipped to handle the spread of Covid-19 after 65,880 new cases and three deaths were reported during May 25-31, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday.
Thailand logged 65k new Covid cases, 3 deaths last week: health minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» Thailand recorded 65,880 Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the last week of May but the outbreak was waning from its yearly peak, according to the public health minister.
Minister takes flak for veto decision
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2025
» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak slammed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin's decision to veto the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) resolution to punish three doctors for their role in Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial stay at the Police General Hospital, warning he will face legal action for abusing his authority to protect the former prime minister.
Time for Thaksin to face the music
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/06/2025
» After lying low and staying out of sight -- presumably to lick the wounds inflicted by the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT)'s ground-shaking ruling on May 8 regarding his controversial stay at the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital -- former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra re-entered the public foray on May 27 with a vengeance.
Thaksin's 'high noon'
Postbag, Published on 01/06/2025
» Re: "Whitewash on way?", (PostBag, May 30).
Health minister defends veto of ruling in Thaksin case
Published on 31/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has defended his decision to veto a ruling by the Medical Council of Thailand to penalise doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his six-month custodial stay at the Police General Hospital.