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Social Security Fund boosts pension, severance
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 28/11/2024
» Social security subscribers will receive more pension and severance pay once the way this is calculated has been revised as planned, according to the Social Security Board.
Northern issues on agenda as Thai PM heads to Chiang Rai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/11/2024
» This week’s cabinet meeting is to be conducted in Chiang Mai on Friday as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads a cabinet tour to the northern province and its neighbouring province, Chiang Rai.
National Health Security Office to investigate clinics that deny patient referrals
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/11/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will probe clinics that fail to refer universal healthcare patients to hospitals, saying such conduct could result in legal action and punishment.
Three-airport rail plan hits another snag
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/10/2024
» Opposition from within the coalition government has stalled revisions to a contract to build the long-delayed high-speed rail line inking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports, according to a source.
Retirement age to go up to 65: ministry
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Victims' families go after agencies for negligence
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The families of the victims of the Oct 1 bus fire tragedy on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road filed petitions with the police yesterday, accusing four agencies of negligence that led to the disaster.
Hospitals want expensive care cashback
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/10/2024
» The Private Hospital Association (PHA) yesterday stood firm on its demand that the Social Security Office (SSO) must raise the reimbursement rate for the cost of an inpatient with expensive disease care to 15,000 baht per case.
Private hospitals welcome fixed reimbursement rate
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/10/2024
» The Private Hospital Association (PHA) has welcomed the government’s commitment to push for a fixed minimum monthly reimbursement rate of 12,000 baht per patient for inpatient care under the social security system.
Blackchin tilapia sauce aims for double-win
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/10/2024
» A new fish sauce brand has been launched by the Samut Songkhram Central Prison as part of the effort to reduce the spread of invasive blackchin tilapia while also providing job training for prisoners.
Government mulls child welfare aid boost
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/10/2024
» The government is pushing to further increase the monthly child welfare support payment for social security fund subscribers, in an effort to encourage Thais to have more children and stave off a possible labour shortage in the future, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.