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National Health Security Office defends pilot for strep vaccine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has clarified its decision to pilot the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) before its general roll-out for children, citing budget limits.
Social Security Office faces huge overhaul
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2026
» The government's patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds.
Facial scan to prevent health fund fraud
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will roll out facial scan verification on Monday as part of an upgrade to the Universal Health Coverage scheme, with the goal of preventing fraud.
'Sovereignty before peace talks'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» Now is not the right time for Thailand to engage in peace talks with Cambodia, as priority must be to restore stability and protect national sovereignty, said Thammasat University academics on Thursday.
New heart and stroke treatments gain ground in Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/11/2025
» An advanced heart valve treatment to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly the elderly and those at high surgical risk, has been showing good results in Thailand, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
Patients move over CT fee
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Several universal healthcare ("gold card") patients have been transferred from Mongkutwattana Hospital to alternative facilities after reports surfaced of the hospital charging 4,000 baht for CT scans following its suspension of outpatient services under the national healthcare scheme.
Migrant worker insurance drive begins
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has launched a pilot programme requiring migrant workers to purchase health insurance, aiming to reduce the state's healthcare burden and strengthen disease control along border areas.
Just 63% of women want children: survey
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2025
» A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19–49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
Give homeless better access to care, govt urged
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has been urged to tackle long-standing barriers preventing homeless people from accessing healthcare services, even those legally covered under the universal coverage scheme.
New SSO board backs more dental, kidney care
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» The newly appointed medical board of the Social Security Office (SSO) has approved expanded dental and kidney care, is eyeing a lung cancer vaccine, and pledged preventive measures to better match universal healthcare coverage.