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Health ministry to limit some treatments, control meds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to limit certain treatments, expand telemedicine and tighten pharmaceutical management to cope with mounting resource pressures, as the Middle East war threatens global medical supply chains, permanent secretary Dr Somruek Chungsaman said.
Hospitals limit drug dispensing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/03/2026
» Three major hospitals have adjusted outpatient drug dispensing as a precaution to prevent potential shortages amid energy‑related disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, while the Ministry of Public Health says national stocks remain sufficient.
PM 'failed to act' on State Railway of Thailand land ruling
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» A Thai Progress Party (TPP) adviser has filed a petition with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) calling for legal action against Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul over the long-running Khao Kradong railway land dispute in Buri Ram.
Two bogus doctors flee as Pattaya clinic raided
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 13/11/2025
» PATTAYA - Authorities on Wednesday raided an illegal clinic catering mainly to foreign patients in this beach town, but two suspects reportedly posing as doctors managed to escape.
EnCo Brings Clearer Vision to Communities
Published on 06/11/2025
» Energy Complex Company Limited (EnCo) continues to uphold its commitment to social responsibility through the 2025 edition of its community outreach programme, Fun D, Free Day (Vision with Heart: Bringing Clearer Sight to the Community). The initiative aims to promote eye health and enhance the quality of life for residents in communities surrounding EnCo’s headquarters.
Patients move over CT fee
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Several universal healthcare ("gold card") patients have been transferred from Mongkutwattana Hospital to alternative facilities after reports surfaced of the hospital charging 4,000 baht for CT scans following its suspension of outpatient services under the national healthcare scheme.
Police arrest 11 linked to ‘Dr Air’ drug network
Published on 09/09/2025
» Eleven people, including nine doctors, have been arrested on charges of acquiring prescription drugs for illegal distribution by a network linked to Anchulee “Dr Air” Theerawongpaisal, a former Police General Hospital psychiatrist.
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Thai cannabis industry eyes revival under PM who backed its rise
Bloomberg, Published on 07/09/2025
» Thailand’s cannabis industry is eyeing a new lease of life under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul — a politician who pioneered its decriminalisation and early success.
Case file on accused doctor goes to Office of the Attorney General
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2025
» The Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) on Tuesday submitted the case file on Pol Col Dr Anchulee Theerawongpaisan, a senior psychiatrist at the Police General Hospital (PGH), and 11 associates to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).