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Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair working hours in the public healthcare system.
National Health Security Office moves to fix strains on budget
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/10/2025
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO), which operates the 30-baht "Gold Card" universal healthcare scheme, is accelerating efforts to resolve budgetary challenges affecting inpatient services and will submit its proposals to its board on Nov 3.
Slaying the healthcare zombie
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/05/2025
» When a photo of a dental unit at Tanao Sri Hospital -- a remote community hospital in Ratchaburi province -- using a frog-hunting head torch in place of a proper dental lamp went viral last month, it highlighted a grim reality: Thailand's public healthcare system is struggling.
Courageous rights defender
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/03/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, 68, has been praised for her unwavering courage and efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country over the past two decades. Her determination, bravery, skill and passion have inspired Thai people and communities to respect and protect equal rights for all.
Key health policy goes nationwide
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/01/2025
» The fourth and final phase of the "Treatment Anywhere" 30-baht universal healthcare scheme kicked off yesterday in the 31 remaining provinces, according to the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Thai govt to recruit more health workers over 10 years
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2024
» A 10-year strategic plan aimed at increasing the number of healthcare workers will be submitted to the cabinet on Tuesday, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Sunday.
Minister denies hospital closures looming
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/12/2023
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has dismissed as misleading media reports that some hospitals in the Northeast were suffering financial losses and would have to close some units.
Illegal surrogacy offenders face stiffer penalties
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/05/2023
» The Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) is drafting an amendment to the "Protection of a Child Born by Medically Assisted Reproductive Technology Act, B.E. 2558 (2015)" to increase the penalties against those who facilitate illegal surrogacy in the country, including brokers and hired women.
Ramathibodi Hospital 'to do more' in advanced care
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2022
» Ramathibodi Hospital is planning to boost its advanced healthcare services through additional investments in innovation and technology, said its head doctor.
Tigers to turtles find refuge in Thailand
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2022
» A trap camera in Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary in Buri Ram has captured pictures of a rare Indochinese tiger among other wildlife species.