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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.
TOA brings smiles back to Hat Yai with volunteer repainting after 2025 floods
Published on 27/01/2026
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, continues to reaffirm its long-standing commitment to society through the “TOA Mai Thing Kan” (TOA Never Leaves Anyone Behind) project under the campaign “Uniting Thais to Restore the Flood-Affected South.” The company recently visited Hat Yai district in Songkhla province to carry out the volunteer activity “Repainting for Restoration, Bringing Back Smiles and Colours” for hospitals and schools damaged by the 2025 floods, enabling them to resume services and classes as quickly as possible.
National Health Security Office moves to fix strains on budget
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/10/2025
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO), which operates the 30-baht "Gold Card" universal healthcare scheme, is accelerating efforts to resolve budgetary challenges affecting inpatient services and will submit its proposals to its board on Nov 3.
Gold Card scheme running large deficits, ministry says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has acknowledged that the universal healthcare system is facing a deepening financial crisis, citing mounting losses under the National Health Security Fund.
Huge subsidence on Samsen Rd in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» A section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital in Bangkok subsided on Wednesday morning, forming a huge sinkhole about 20 metres deep. No injuries were reported.
Samitivej Marks 46 Years with AI Health Offer
Published on 04/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 4, 2025 – Samitivej Hospital is celebrating 46 years of medical excellence under the theme “A Healthier You, A Limitless Future,” reinforcing the belief that good health is the foundation of a better life. In honour of the anniversary, the hospital is offering AI-enhanced health check-up packages across its entire network for a special price of THB 4,600, with additional healthcare privileges worth up to THB 46,000.
Somsak says spending claim 'incorrect'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/02/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin played down public concerns after the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) claimed that the cost of providing healthcare to foreign workers reached 92 billion baht last year -- saying the figure was closer to about two billion baht.
Samitivej Unveils Smart Pediatric Hospital for Global-Standard Care
Published on 27/02/2025
» Samitivej International Children's Hospital has officially opened its cutting-edge standalone facility at the Samitivej Srinakarin campus, marking a new milestone in pediatric healthcare. Designed as a Smart Hospital, the facility leverages AI-driven solutions, robotic-assisted treatments, and digital healthcare ecosystems to provide world-class preventive and complex pediatric care.
Cancer treatment reimbursement changes postponed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has deferred the launch of new budget reimbursement criteria for hospitals joining the Cancer Treatment Anywhere (CA) programme pending discussions to deal with reimbursement shortcomings.
High blood pressure tops Thai outpatients' medical woes
Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2024
» High blood pressure was the top medical condition among universal healthcare service outpatients in 2023, according to Thailand's National Health Security Office (NHSO).