Thai Public Health ⁢Ministry​ Adjusts​ Compensation for Hospitals in ⁢Challenging Areas

Bangkok,Thailand – September 23,2025 – A recent directive from the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)‌ has ​altered the ⁣list of⁣ hospitals eligible for ​additional compensation due to the⁤ difficulties‌ they ​face in resource management. The changes, formalized in a letter signed by Permanent Secretary⁤ Dr. Opas ⁤Karnwinpong on September 22, 2025,‌ remove three hospitals⁣ from the designated list, impacting ⁢financial support for their staff.

The announcement,⁣ officially titled “Announcement of⁢ the Ministry of Public Health regarding the list of service units under the‌ Office of the permanent‍ Secretary‍ of the⁢ Ministry of Public Health in accordance⁤ with the rules, procedures and conditions for payment, compensation, allowances ‍for staff operating ‍in⁤ the service unit under the Ministry of Public Health,​ 2025,” stems⁤ from a review of the existing compensation framework established under the 11th edition (f. 11) of relevant regulations.

Specifically,‌ the MoPH has rescinded the designation for Thepparat‌ hospital ​(Nakhon Ratchasima), Pak Chong Nana‍ Hospital,‍ and Nang Rong Hospital. These hospitals were previously ⁤recognized as ​operating in “difficult area in resource management A,” a classification that entitled them to ⁣performance-based compensation⁢ as outlined in the 2001 (no. 11) and 2016 regulations.

The removal from this list means‌ these hospitals will no‌ longer ‍receive⁢ the supplemental compensation previously provided. The ⁢changes ‍will take effect from September 19,2025. The Ministry has⁢ not yet ​publicly‍ detailed‌ the rationale ⁢behind ​this decision, leaving healthcare professionals⁢ and local ‍communities to speculate on the potential impact.

This ⁢adjustment raises questions about the ​ongoing⁢ support for healthcare facilities ⁤in regions facing meaningful resource constraints. World Today News will ​continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.