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Hospital graft claims 'unproven'

The Ministry of Public Health has rejected claims of widespread corruption involving health promotion and prevention funds at community hospitals.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

60bn gold card budget reviewed

A review of 60 billion baht from the 2025 universal healthcare budget is under way, says Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat, after he questioned whether the money had been properly allocated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Gold card health scheme to cover obesity surgery

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has expanded benefits under the Universal Coverage Scheme, commonly known as the 30-baht gold card scheme, to include surgery for patients with severe obesity who meet strict medical criteria.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Flak for gender-affirming hormone therapy move

Thailand's decision to provide free gender-affirming hormone therapy under its universal healthcare scheme has prompted questions about how the National Health Security Office (NHSO) should prioritise spending amid growing pressure on the public health system.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

Debate therapy plan

As Thailand celebrates Pride Month, rainbow flags are flying, diversity campaigns are in full swing and public institutions are eager to demonstrate their commitment to inclusion.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

Senator questions inclusion of gender therapy in healthcare scheme

A senator has questioned the inclusion of gender-affirming hormone therapy under Thailand's National Health Security Scheme, citing concerns over spending priorities amid ongoing resource constraints in the public health system.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8

State hospitals in search of more doctors

The work-life imbalance among Thailand's medical personnel needs a solution. The latest example came from a doctor-turned-actress who posted on her Facebook that her overloaded work schedule at a provincial hospital ruined her life so much to the extent that she quit the job.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2, 2023

Police arrest man over B1.2m healthcare fraud

Police on Friday arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of healthcare fraud that caused more than 1.2 million baht in damages to the National Health Security Office (NHSO).

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023

Public urged to get free flu jabs

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is urging Thais to register for a flu vaccine, especially if they are eligible to get one free under a new government initiative that will run until the end of August.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

Flu vaccine stockpile to be boosted

The National Health Security Office is preparing to order an additional 860,000 influenza vaccine doses, bringing the stockpile to 5.26 million doses to immunise vulnerable groups.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023