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Universal access 'saved 80,000 families'
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 28/01/2012
» After four decades of developing health infrastructure and three decades of designing and implementing a number of different health insurance schemes, Thailand achieved universal healthcare coverage in 2002. Ever since, all Thais have been covered by health insurance guaranteeing them access to health services.
Why doesn't anyone get fired?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 27/01/2012
» Spending my days sunning myself aboard my luxury yacht, while dictating these words to my personal manservant is extremely hard work. Trust me, completing arduous tasks like napping, sitting upright and breathing is no easy feat. And don't even get me started on finding good help these days - doesn't everyone know they're supposed to peel the skin off grapes before feeding them to me?
Why doesn't anyone get fired?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 27/01/2012
» Spending my days sunning myself aboard my luxury yacht, while dictating these words to my personal manservant is extremely hard work. Trust me, completing arduous tasks like napping, sitting upright and breathing is no easy feat. And don't even get me started on finding good help these days - doesn't everyone know they're supposed to peel the skin off grapes before feeding them to me?
Clarity, PM, for women's fund
News, Published on 27/01/2012
» It is no secret that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is no darling of women's rights groups. To them, she is only the proxy of her brother Thaksin, whom they believe still wields the real power behind this Pheu Thai-led administration.
Boost from an unlikely source
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/01/2012
» There was a small but uplifting news from the criminal court last Friday _ an unlikely place to expect such news.
US game of blacklisting
News, Published on 27/01/2012
» I admire PM Yingluck for standing firm on her appointment of Nalinee Taveesin as a minister of the PM's Office, despite tremendous pressure from opponents stemming from Ms Nalinee's being blacklisted by the United States. Had she pulled Ms Nalinee off the cabinet, PM Yingluck would have forever lost my vote.
Hospital to pay for negligence
News, Published on 26/01/2012
» Justice has finally prevailed, however belatedly, for Burin Sereeyothin, his three children and the parents of his deceased wife, Jureerat.
Justice for poor hinges on reform
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 26/01/2012
» After 12 years of an exhaustive series of court battles, Paijit Silarak, the grassroots activist and arch enemy of Rasi Salai Dam, can finally let out a sigh of relief.
Thailand Inc gets creative about debt
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/01/2012
» As any chief executive officer knows, the success or failure of an investment project or business strategy depends in part on accurate data. A misplaced calculation, an overlooked expense or unrealistic projections can make all the difference between a profit and a loss.
Trading security for the tourist dollar
Life, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 26/01/2012
» The beauty of Thailand, for some, is that one can enter and exit the country almost as easily as walking in and out of a 7-Eleven.