Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Cabinet decides to retain emergency medical coverage for COVID-19 patients
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Cabinet decides to retain emergency medical coverage for COVID-19 patients
13 Sept 10:25Key points summarised by AI
The Thai cabinet indefinitely postponed the Public Health Ministry’s plan to remove COVID-19 from the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) program, which was set to begin March 1st.
This decision ensures COVID-19 patients retain emergency medical coverage under UCEP to avoid public confusion and maintain confidence amidst a surge in infections.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Today 14:04Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.