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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.
Rise of the 'Bangkok Dragon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2025
» A temporary sculpture of the Asian water monitor at Lumpini Park has shone a spotlight on one of Bangkok's most recognisable residents -- the large lizard often seen basking by the park's lakes.
6 marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially launch a fully implemented e-ticket system at six major marine national parks on Oct 15, coinciding with the start of the tourist season.
Free entry to national parks to mark Family Day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is waiving entrance fees to all national parks, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation sites across Thailand on Monday to mark Family Day, which falls on April 14 each year.
Insurance package hike eyed for foreign workers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is looking to raise the price of health insurance packages for non-Thai workers, so they are comparable to the amount the government subsidises for Thai citizens.
NHSO torpedoes 'pay for more' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has rejected a plan by a national network of hospitals to allow patients under the universal healthcare scheme to pay extra for access to better treatments.
Makers of ‘Jurassic World’ film told to be careful
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.
Tham Luang dares tourists to visit 'Chamber 3'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2023
» CHIANG RAI: Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district has officially opened Chamber 3 for visitors to get a glimpse of how the rescue mission for the 12 members of the "Wild Boar" football team and their coach, trapped in the cave for 18 days following a heavy downpour five years ago, took place.
Govt eyes vaccine hubs for tourists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health is planning to establish at least one Covid-19 vaccination centre per province where foreign tourists can pay for a shot, while foreign residents will continue to get free jabs.
Dept urges seniors to get two booster jabs this year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2023
» The Department of Disease Control is urging senior citizens and individuals with chronic diseases to get two doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year as a precaution against coronavirus infections.