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New heart and stroke treatments gain ground in Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/11/2025
» An advanced heart valve treatment to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly the elderly and those at high surgical risk, has been showing good results in Thailand, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
Govt launches safety campaign for tourists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/04/2025
» The Marine Department has opened 39 tourist assistance centres nationwide to ensure safety during the Songkran holiday period while promoting responsible tourism.
Prayut bids farewell to a 'memorable time of life'
Post Reporters, Published on 27/08/2023
» Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reckons his government has helped accelerate national progress in nine major areas during his nine years in power.
Covid-19 drug now free of charge
Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2023
» The anti-viral drug molnupiravir has been included in the list of essential medications covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme, according to deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Free medical care to remain for severely ill Covid patients
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2022
» Covid-19 patients who have severe symptoms can still receive free treatment at any private or state hospital under the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme after Covid-19 status is downgraded to a communicable disease under surveillance starting Oct 1.
ATKs for 'high-risk' groups only
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2022
» Thailand is preparing to return to business as usual -- as before the pandemic struck -- with antigen test kits (ATKs) administered to high-risk groups only.
14 insurance fiddlers cuffed
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2022
» Police have arrested three life insurance agents who embezzled 52 million baht from policy buyers, and 11 people who used fake Covid-19 test results to claim insurance payouts.
Hospitals join NHSO scheme
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2022
» Over 100 private hospitals have reportedly joined Covid-19 self-treatment programmes under the universal health coverage plan to help patients with mild symptoms recover at home.
High-risk Covid sufferers get easy hospital access
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2022
» Senior citizens, pregnant women, young children and people with underlying health conditions who have contracted Covid-19 should be admitted to hospital without the need to be registered via the National Health Security Office (NHSO), said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Govt outlines changes to who gets emergency care for Covid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2022
» Emergency Covid-19 care for patients with moderate or severe symptoms under the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (Ucep) Plus scheme will take effect starting on Wednesday.