The Prime Minister is proud. Press the opening button of 30 baht to treat everywhere for Thai people to be healthy in Bangkok. You can use the services of pharmacies, clinics, and service units. Recounting 23 years when my father was the Prime Minister, it was time to continue to upgrade from “30 Baht to treat all diseases” and give confidence that the year 2024 can be used in every inch of Thailand.
Ms. Patongtarn Shinawatra The Prime Minister and his ministers presided over the opening ceremony of the event “30 Baht for Thai people to be healthy for all in Bangkok” with Mr. Phumdum Vechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Mr. Prasert Chantorongthong Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Mr. Somsak Thepsutin Minister of Public Health and Mr. Chachachart Sittiphan, Governor of Bangkok Also attended the event.
The Prime Minister gave a speech titled “From 30 Baht to 30 Baht for All Diseases to 30 Baht for Everywhere for the Healthy Thai People”, he still rememb
ers well the experience when Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra was the Prime Minister, he used to come home and tell me that someone walked up to his father, took off his shirt, showed him a large surgical wound on the chest, which was a difficult and complicated heart surgery, but all of these major surgeries only cost 30 baht. He told his father that his health was much better. No more chronic suffering. This is the true story of a policy that can save people’s lives.
The Prime Minister said that the story of that day has been recorded in our memory to this day, which reminds us to work hard. To solve the problems of the people. To make policies that will change the lives of Thai people for the better. To make dreams come true to get 30 baht to treat all diseases, it is the highest pride as a government. Thai brothers and sisters can grasp concrete policies. Access to healthcare Don’t worry about medical expenses. As it should have been for 23 years, it’s time for us to take it to the next level. From “30 Baht to tre
at all diseases” to 30 Baht to treat everywhere”, which has now been expanded to Bangkok.
“Do you know that in other provinces, they wait less and pay for it free of charge because they have a choice, they don’t have to go to the big hospitals, but to go to 7,000 sub-district health promotion hospitals or more than 800 district community hospitals nationwide. The Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister also stated that in the treatment of basic illnesses, fever. Fever, abdominal pain, sore throat, ulcers, going to a major hospital or clinic. Going to a pharmacy will receive the same treatment, which is to receive good quality medicines and continue to monitor at home, but the difference is that it takes 1 day to go to a major hospital and makes the medical personnel in the major hospitals work harder unnecessarily. Major hospitals are used to treat serious and specialized diseases such as cancer and heart, but everyone is asked not to worry if there is a chance of getting these diseases. If you are admitted
to the primary service unit according to the process, whether it is a doctor at the clinic. Pharmacy at the pharmacy He will tell us whether to go to a major hospital for treatment or not. Therefore, if you are not sick too much, it will be much more convenient to go to the primary service unit.
Ms. Paetongtarn said the following: Everyone who holds the ’30 Baht Treat Anywhere’ right in Bangkok. If you are slightly sick, you can go to the public health service unit such as the nearest pharmacy, the nearest medical clinic, the nearest dental clinic, and the mobile blood test car that sometimes provides services in the community. There are many other service units near your home, just look for the 30 Baht symbol, treat anywhere, and you can get the service immediately. Free of charge.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the 8-month operation of “30 Baht Everywhere” has been considered a great success. In 4 of patients, they choose to use the service at a private clinic near their home instead of coming to the
hospital. This can reduce congestion and shorten the waiting time for testing. Reduce the burden on healthcare workers Reduce the cost of hospital trips by an average of 160 baht/time. In addition, the waiting time in the hospital has been reduced by 50% from an average of 2 hours to about 1 hour. The important part is the brothers and sisters of the people. Over 98% of customers are very happy with this policy.
Ms. Paetongtarn said, ’30 The ‘Baht Everywhere Treatment’ program started on January 7, 2024, starting in 4 pilot provinces and has expanded the policy to cover 41 more provinces for a total of 45 provinces. Private Sector Service Units and the Public Bangkok has successfully been included in the 30 Baht Treatment Everywhere project, which has successfully started close to home, making 30 Baht Treatment Everywhere and has been successfully expanded to 46 provinces.
The Prime Minister also asked the Thai people to rest assured that by 2024, the government will be able to expand the “30 Baht for Every
where Treatment” by using a single ID card to cover all areas and every square inch throughout Thailand to enable Thai people to access medical care. It will be easier and faster with the government in charge.
After the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister visited the exhibition booths related to health events that various agencies exhibited, such as: The Prime Minister emphasized that the Pharmaceutical Organization Health Link asked all agencies to take care of the vulnerable groups and those affected by the floods.
Source: Thai News Agency