Cabinet agrees to Bt235Bn to fund health Gold Card scheme next fiscal year

14 Sept 15:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a Bt235 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to fund Thailand's universal health security scheme (Gold Card), marking a 9.53% increase over 2024.
This budget allocates approximately Bt181 billion to provide medical coverage for about 47 million Thais, with each citizen entitled to an average of Bt3,844.55.
Significant portions of the funding are designated for specific health concerns, including Bt3.5 billion for HIV/AIDS patients, Bt13.5 billion for chronic kidney disease, and funds for diabetes, hypertension, psychiatric, and asthma patients.
Additionally, health service expenditure will increase by about Bt1.4 billion for southern border provinces and other arid areas.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.