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Construction Delays at Songkhla Hospital Outpatient Building
Democrat Party MP Sanphet Boonyamanee is pressing for the completion of a stalled outpatient building project at Songkhla Hospital following the original contractor's abandonment of the site.
Matichon Online ·
Medical Experts Clarify Myths Surrounding Traditional Thai 'Hair Shaving' Rituals
A popular Thai medical page has addressed the common belief that shaving a newborn's hair leads to thicker, darker growth, clarifying that science does not support this claim.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Khun Yuam Hospital Investigates Maternal and Infant Deaths
Khun Yuam Hospital in Mae Hong Son has launched an internal investigation following the deaths of a mother and her unborn child during childbirth.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Lampang Authorities Seek Parents of Abandoned Eight-Month-Old Infant
The Lampang Children and Family Home is searching for the parents or relatives of an eight-month-old girl abandoned at Lampang Hospital.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Public Health Committee Investigates Private Hospitals Linked to 'Ghost Father' Scheme
Thailand's House Committee on Public Health is urging authorities to investigate over ten private hospitals suspected of involvement in a fraudulent birth registration scheme.
Matichon Online ·
Medical Council of Thailand Investigates Doctor Over Patient Verbal Abuse
The Medical Council of Thailand is reviewing a case involving a doctor who allegedly insulted a patient and disparaged the universal healthcare scheme.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Managing Health Insurance Costs Without Compromising Liquidity
Thai Post reports on the financial challenges of maintaining health insurance premiums and offers perspectives on balancing coverage with personal cash flow.
Thai Post ·
Thai Ministry of Public Health Highlights Innovation and Traditional Wisdom
The Minister of Public Health has launched an annual academic conference focusing on integrating modern innovation with traditional Thai wisdom to improve the national healthcare system.
Matichon Online ·
Department of Corrections Monitors Health of Detainee Phromsorn
Thai prison authorities report that detainee Phromsorn, also known as Fahlikit, is under medical supervision following a hunger and thirst strike.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
Department of Corrections Addresses Health Status of Inmate Fah Phromsorn
The Thai Department of Corrections has issued a statement regarding the medical care of inmate Fah Phromsorn, confirming that he is receiving treatment in accordance with international standards.
Matichon Online ·
Public Outcry Over Discriminatory Language Toward Universal Healthcare Patients
A Thai official has criticized a doctor for using derogatory language toward patients under the Universal Coverage Scheme, sparking calls for improved service standards.
Matichon Online ·
Detained Activist Transferred to Hospital Following Hunger Strike
Pornprom 'Fa' Chansurin, a detainee facing charges under Article 112, has been moved to the Corrections Hospital after a two-month hunger strike.
Matichon Online ·
Muang Thai Life Assurance Enhances MTL Health Services
Muang Thai Life Assurance has updated its MTL Health Services platform to assist customers with medical treatment planning.
Thai Post ·
Cross-Border Chemical Contamination Raises Health and Food Safety Concerns
A report from Prachachat Business highlights growing concerns over chemical and heavy metal contamination in rivers along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Prachachat Business ·
Tragic Maternal and Infant Deaths Reported in Mae Hong Son
A 28-year-old man is seeking justice after his wife and unborn child died following a hospital visit in Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
NHSO to Suspend Three Hathairat Clinics Over Billing Irregularities
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is preparing to suspend three clinics within the Hathairat network following the discovery of billing discrepancies.
Matichon Online ·
NHSO Board Approves EEG Services for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has officially approved the inclusion of electroencephalogram (EEG) services for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy in the 2027 fund management criteria.
Matichon Online ·
Physical Therapy Council Highlights Stroke Rehabilitation Gaps in Thailand
The Physical Therapy Council of Thailand reports that over 70% of stroke patients lack access to standard physical therapy, prompting a call for new measures to support an aging society.
Khaosod Online Thailand ·
