Government to provide more health benefits for Gold Card holders

23 Sept 06:24 Key points summarised by AI

Government refutes budget cut rumors, significantly increasing funding for the Gold Card universal health program with a 191 billion baht budget plus an additional 6.5 billion baht for the National Health Security Fund.
Each Gold Card holder will now receive 3,600 baht in annual health coverage, emphasizing quality medical treatment.
New health benefits include free vaccines for children, cancer screenings, micro-surgery, additional anti-AIDS medication, and home dialysis services.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.