24-May-18, Chiang Rai Times
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's military-installed government the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is planning reforms that could weaken the health security of Thai citizens, health experts warn.
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Though there has been no drastic change to the health system under four years of NCPO rule, experts worry that universal coverage is set to be degraded to cover the poorest members of society only.
The health security of Thais is also threatened by the huge disparity between the three main health security schemes, while urgent action is needed to secure the sustainability of the current system.