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Gold Card, social security schemes still cover care for positive COVID antigen test cases

14 Sept 02:16 Key points summarised by AI

Gold Card holders and social security recipients are entitled to free medical services at registered health centers or hospitals, and Gold Card holders can also obtain medications from participating drug stores, following a positive rapid antigen COVID-19 test.
Government officials receive medical services under their specific government-sponsored healthcare security scheme, with direct access to state-run hospitals for any issues.
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) confirms the Gold Card universal healthcare scheme continues to provide basic healthcare security for over 48 million people across more than 12,400 health facilities in Thailand.
Individuals encountering problems accessing medical services through their Gold Card or the 30-baht healthcare scheme can now directly file complaints with the NHSO via the "Traffy Fondue" application.

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.