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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
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.
Defections boost Bhumjaithai Party poll hopes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, on Sunday expressed confidence his party would gain the trust of the people in the general election expected early next year.
Health data systems to help curb cancer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/10/2025
» Berlin: Among non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer remains one of the most critical threats to public health, both in terms of mortality and economic burden. In Thailand alone, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) spent more than eight billion baht last year on cancer treatment.
Thap Lan disputes to be studied on case-by-case basis
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) said disputes relating to overlapping land boundaries in Thap Lan National Park in Prachin Buri will be handled on a case-by-case basis, adding a "one-size-fits-all" solution would be neither effective nor fair for all concerned parties.
Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has unveiled three candidates who will contest Phuket constituencies in the next general election, while reaffirming its ambition to capture as many as 30 seats across the South.
Late referrals hurt the sick, group warns
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/05/2025
» A civic network has submitted a formal petition to the Ministry of Public Health, calling for urgent action to address delays in the issuance of patient referral documents for universal healthcare subscribers.
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.
Minister backs kratom crops to benefit farmers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/02/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin yesterday pledged to promote kratom-based products to help boost farmers' incomes while ensuring safety standards are maintained.
Health ministry to push work from home nationwide
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/01/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health will propose encouraging people across the country to work from home next week, after levels of PM2.5 ultrafine dust pollution exceeded safe levels in almost every province on Tuesday, with the worst recorded in Greater Bangkok.