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New heart and stroke treatments gain ground in Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/11/2025
» An advanced heart valve treatment to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly the elderly and those at high surgical risk, has been showing good results in Thailand, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
Govt launches safety campaign for tourists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2025
» The Marine Department has opened 39 tourist assistance centres nationwide to ensure safety during the Songkran holiday period while promoting responsible tourism.
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2024
» Road and water accidents are the leading causes of injuries among foreign travellers, with some rental car shops and tourists deliberately not following the rules.
Ethical vacuum
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2023
» The death of a critically injured Taiwanese tourist who was denied emergency treatment by a private hospital in Bangkok's Phatthanakan area is, indeed, a tragedy that could have been avoided if the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) principle had been strictly followed.
Private hospitals urged to cap prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2023
» The Internal Trade Department is asking for coordination from private hospitals to help cap drug prices and medical service charges in a bid to reduce the cost of living.
Prayut bids farewell to a 'memorable time of life'
Post Reporters, Published on 27/08/2023
» Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reckons his government has helped accelerate national progress in nine major areas during his nine years in power.
Covid-19 drug now free of charge
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2023
» The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
How Thailand put COVID-19 in the past for APEC’s future
Published on 19/11/2022
» The top priority for APEC in 2022 has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosting the cooperation this year, Thailand plotted a course forward for APEC economies in the post-COVID-19 era, acknowledging that the resumption of trade, commerce and investment was dependent on continued containment of the virus and proper protection of peoples.
Free medical care to remain for severely ill Covid patients
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2022
» Covid-19 patients who have severe symptoms can still receive free treatment at any private or state hospital under the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme after Covid-19 status is downgraded to a communicable disease under surveillance starting Oct 1.
ATKs for 'high-risk' groups only
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2022
» Thailand is preparing to return to business as usual -- as before the pandemic struck -- with antigen test kits (ATKs) administered to high-risk groups only.