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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.
Cannabis shops face clampdown
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/01/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is pushing to enact a new ministerial regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Hat Yai faces mental health crisis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/12/2025
» The southern floods and their aftermath have led to rising psychological distress among Hat Yai flood victims, with new assessments showing 65 people at risk of suicide, according to the Department of Mental Health.
GPO pharmacies open at 14 Skytrain stations
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has officially launched its new GPO Metro Sky initiative, opening pharmacies at 14 BTS Skytrain stations in Bangkok to provide commuters with convenient access to quality health services and essential medications.
Solventum and DKSH Expand Longstanding Partnership to Advance Dental Access Across Thailand
Published on 29/08/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – Solventum Thailand, a global innovator in patient-centered healthcare solutions, has reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with DKSH (Thailand) Limited, Business Unit Healthcare, as its exclusive authorized distributor of dental products in Thailand. This trusted relationship continues to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of authentic Solventum dental solutions to healthcare providers nationwide.
Illegal kratom drink factory raided in Samut Prakan
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/07/2025
» Police and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials raided a major producer of kratom-laced drinks in Samut Prakan province on Wednesday and seized over 200,000 baht worth of illegal products.
Calls to improve treatment and access for people living with HIV
News, Post repoters, Published on 06/07/2025
» The Thai Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (TNP+) has called on Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin to improve the universal coverage scheme, otherwise known as the gold card scheme, to ensure broader access to healthcare for people with HIV/Aids.
Veterans’ hospital drug scam probe widens
Wassayos Ngamkham and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/03/2025
» Authorities are expanding their investigation into embezzlement allegations at the Veterans General Hospital (VGH), where overprescribed medication worth approximately 60 million baht was reportedly resold.
Colonel, doctor accused of B60m medical fraud at veterans’ hospital
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/03/2025
» Police have arrested a retired colonel and a doctor at the Veterans General Hospital for alleged embezzlement through the resale of overprescribed medication worth about 60 million baht.
Govt has high hopes for 'Smart Health Cabins'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to expand its "Smart Health Cabin" initiative to enhance the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme and make medical care more accessible.