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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, 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.
Hat Yai mobilises massive recovery clean-up effort
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/11/2025
» Hat Yai's "Big Cleaning Day" is set to begin on Saturday, mobilising locals and heavy machinery to restore the city within seven days, said Songkhla governor Rattasart Chidchu.
Medics prepped to handle huge crowds at mourning ceremonies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has instructed health authorities nationwide to prepare medical and public health workers to assist the thousands of people set to attend mourning ceremonies for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
14 Thai civilians dead, 2,000 Cambodians flee homes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2025
» Fourteen Thai civilians have been killed and 31 injured in ongoing border clashes with Cambodia, according to the Special Operations Centre for Thai-Cambodian Border Situations Management (SOC-TCBSM).
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.
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
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.
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.
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).