Only ID cards will be needed to access free medical services next year : Cholnan

26 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

Starting January 8, Thai nationals in four pilot provinces (Phrae, Roi-et, Phetchaburi, Narathiwat) can access free medical services at government and selected private hospitals by simply presenting their ID cards.
This universal healthcare program, an extension of the Bt30 health scheme, will launch in phases across the country, with nationwide implementation expected within the next year.
The cabinet approved a Bt217 billion budget to fund the program, which also extends coverage to migrant workers (requiring passports or social security cards), with an average medical coverage of Bt3,472.24 per Thai national.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.