Negative remarks time and again by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha about the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme seem to signify its uncertain future. He has complained that the scheme, which provides free health access to more than 48 million Thais, is a huge financial burden for the administration. Operated by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the scheme was then known as the "30-baht healthcare scheme". In particular, the negative remarks of Gen Prayut about the financial burden are not a good sign for the scheme. The UC scheme is a great policy that seeks to promote equality in Thai society -- that everyone, rich or poor, can have good health care.

Source: Bangkok Post April 29, 2017 22:41 UTC