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Siriraj launches private hospital
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 25/04/2012
» Thailand's oldest medical school is launching a new private hospital as an alternative for patients and a means for it to cope with the impending free flow of medical personnel after the launch of the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Amorn's healthy dose of obstinacy improves the lives of millions of Thais
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/03/2012
» Former public health permanent secretary Amorn Nondasuta is the pioneer and driving force behind the community health volunteers initiative which he began three decades ago. Today there are over one million health volunteers in communities around the country. At the age of 72, he is still actively involved in primary healthcare development in rural areas.
Up to 80% of drug stores breaking the law
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 03/03/2012
» Up to 80% of drug stores in Thailand are breaking the law by having no full-time licensed pharmacist on duty, putting consumers at risk of life-threatening medicinal hazards, a study shows.
Doctors rebel against B30 patient scheme
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 06/02/2012
» The Rural Doctors Society has called on state community hospitals to defy new government policy to collect 30 baht from patients who seek treatment under the universal healthcare scheme.
Reform plans spark unhealthy tensions
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 30/01/2012
» The government's plan to reform three national health insurance schemes has been slammed by doctors and civic groups.
Youthful heroes of the great flood of 2011
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 15/01/2012
» As he worked tirelessly to save a flood-threatened temple in Nonthaburi's Wat Paknam, stacking sandbags as furiously as his stripling 12-year-old body would allow, Ampon Aksuang was hit by a wall of water.
Down south, They rub you up the right way
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/01/2012
» To those of a delicate disposition, Thai massage can be regarded as unnecessary sado-masochism. The flesh is pounded, stretched, rolled, chopped and twisted, from head to foot.
Accidents drop 27% from 2011
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 03/01/2012
» Chaiyaphum and Trat are champions of the government's road safety campaign with no accidents in either province from Dec 29, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012.