Free advanced cancer treatments piloted in four provinces

13 Sept 08:12 Key points summarised by AI

The 'gold card' universal health scheme now offers free plaque brachytherapy and robotic surgery for prostate, colon, liver, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers at state hospitals.
This advanced treatment initiative is a pilot project launched on January 10th, exclusively available in Phrae, Phetchaburi, Roi-et, and Narathiwat provinces.

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.