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Smart ambulance project expands nationwide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and the Public Health Ministry have expanded their "5G Ambulance" digital installation to 124 ambulances nationwide, with the intention to improve emergency medical services for over 170,000 patients a year.
Study finds one-third of monks in Bangkok overweight
Post Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» More than third of all Buddhist monks and novices in Bangkok are overweight, according to a city-wide health screening campaign, while nearly half have high blood cholesterol, and most suffer from oral health issues.
Govt allays concerns about UHC scheme
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/06/2025
» The government downplayed worries about the viability of the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) scheme, saying a record 265 billion baht has been earmarked for the fund this year.
Covid cases surge to 33k in Thailand, with 6k in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand spiked to 33,030 last week, with at least 6,000 cases in Bangkok, according to the Department of Disease Control.
30-baht treatment widens to all clinics, pharmacies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has officially expanded the 30-baht universal healthcare coverage scheme, allowing Bangkok residents to receive healthcare services at all registered clinics, pharmacies, or healthcare units in addition to hospitals.
Fake doctor exposed after 20 years
Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2024
» A 55-year-old former navy officer has been arrested in Bangkok on charges of practising medicine for 20 years without a medical licence.
Campaign pushes youth mental health online
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently launched a campaign to provide free online therapy sessions for teenagers in Bangkok after statistics showed a high percentage of mental health risks among teens.
Hospital rehab centres planned for drug addicts
Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Public Health Ministry will open treatment centres for drug addicts in state hospitals nationwide.
NHSO ready for 'upgrade' under new govt's policies
Post Reporters, Published on 10/09/2023
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will upgrade its service in line with the new government's policy, NHSO secretary-general Jadet Thammathataree said on Saturday.
Ministry says elderly care must be a national priority
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thailand needs to make elderly care a national agenda item with integrated approaches adopted to ensure senior people get the care they need regardless of where they live, according to the Ministry of Public Health.