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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.
Tourist's death to be probed
News, Published on 13/12/2023
» The Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) will visit a private hospital today to investigate an accusation that it denied an emergency patient from Taiwan, which resulted in the man's death, DHSS director-general Dr Sura Wisetsak said yesterday.
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.
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.
14 insurance fiddlers cuffed
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2022
» Police have arrested three life insurance agents who embezzled 52 million baht from policy buyers, and 11 people who used fake Covid-19 test results to claim insurance payouts.