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NHSO ensures continued medical care for “gold card” patients after ending contracts with 9 private hospitals

13 Sept 14:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s NHSO terminated contracts with nine private hospitals, effective October 1st, impacting 696,103 “gold card” patients.
Despite the contract end, only 9% of affected patients, including those with chronic diseases, regularly utilized these private facilities.
The NHSO guarantees continuous medical care by establishing new contracts with community clinics, pharmacies, and primary care facilities, alongside introducing telemedicine options.
Patients currently hospitalized at the affected facilities will complete their treatment, and alternative arrangements have been made for chronic patients requiring ongoing care.
Patients are advised to retrieve their medical records and register with new local medical facilities, with the NHSO actively assisting those who cannot find immediate alternatives.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).