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Despite receiving numerous requests from experts to have the scheme canceled due to rising costs, the National Health Security Office ( NHSO ) announced it won’t scrap the Cancer Anywhere ( CA ) program. It allows cancer patients to choose where they want to receive their treatment.

A joint operating panel may be set up to come up with a solution in three months, according to NHSO Secretary-general Jadej Thammatacharee, who was responding to growing concerns about the new CA program’s new guidelines.

He claimed that the NHSO met with members from leading institutions, including King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Siriraj Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, Chulabhorn Hospital, and Khon Kaen’s Srinagarind Hospital, that just threatened to stop accepting cancer client visits under the CA program due to cost problems.

The institutions agreed to continue accepting patients with cancer until March, according to Dr. Jadej.

A working section may be established to handle different issues, such as the costs incurred by transferred cancer patients and those that the NHSO will cover.

The board, chaired by Dr Sanan Visuthisakchai, deputy chairman of Siriraj Hospital, may meet for its first conference on Jan 15.

In 2021, the NHSO launched its Cancer Wherever initiative.

Numerous key institutions have seen a rise in the number of people seeking malignancy treatment since the program was started. Due to the fact that they claimed the NHSO is frequently later in reimbursing the expenses they have to handle, the wave has put a stress on their funds.

Additionally, the NHSO recently updated its repayment terms to include only cancer treatments as well as lab tests and cancer-specific treatments. Other kinds of drugs, such as drugs, antiemetics, as well as lodging, meals, and X-rays will not be covered by the bank, starting from Jan 1.

Despite receiving numerous requests from experts to have the Cancer Anywhere ( CA ) program abandoned due to rising costs, the National Health Security Office ( NHSO ) announced it won’t scrap the program. It allows cancer patients to choose where they want to receive their treatment.

NHSO secretary-general Jadej Thammatacharee announced on Monday that a combined acting board may be set up to come up with a solution in three months in response to growing concerns about the new rules for the CA program.

He claimed that the NHSO met with representatives from leading hospitals on Sunday, including King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Siriraj Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, Chulabhorn Hospital, and Khon Kaen’s Srinagarind Hospital, which recently threatened to stop accepting cancer patient referrals under the CA program due to cost concerns.

Dr Jadej Thammatacharee

According to Dr. Jadej, the hospitals agreed to continue accepting cancer patients from other hospitals until March.

A working panel will be established to address additional issues, such as those involving transferred cancer patients, that the NHSO will cover.

The panel, chaired by Dr Sanan Visuthisakchai, deputy director of Siriraj Hospital, will meet for its first meeting on Jan 15.

The NHSO launched its Cancer Anywhere initiative in 2021.

Several major hospitals have seen a rise in the number of patients seeking cancer treatment since the program was launched. Due to the fact that they claimed the NHSO is frequently late in reimbursing the costs they have to cover, the surge has put a strain on their finances.

Additionally, the NHSO recently updated the payment terms to include only cancer-related medications and laboratory tests. Other kinds of medicines, such as antihypertensives, antiemetics, as well as accommodation, food, and X-rays will not be covered by the fund, starting from Jan 1.

The Department of Agriculture has approved Chomphu Prachin Plumeria, a floral variety found in the Khok Makok group in Prachin Buri, as Thailand’s third new native plant range, in accordance with the plant species protection law.

Theppharot tangerines from Samut Prakan and Thong Pramun Phrommani mary plums from Nakhon Nayok are the first two to get registered.

The body of Chomphu Prachin Plumeria is clean, green, point-shaped, and has oval petals in light pink to dark red with dazzling lines on them.

The department’s Plant Varieties Protection Office ( PVPO ) compared Chomphu Prachin to two other close varieties, Chonphu Bannakan and Charlotte Abbert, and determined that it was sufficiently distinguished to be regarded as a separate variety before approving the application for registering this frangipani variety.

The community now has the exclusive right to build the plant for bulk production for export or to simply buy its sprouts internally, according to the PVPO.

According to the PVPO, registration comes with the Chomphu Prachin variety’s preliminary 12-year alternative protection. Each registration brings another 10 times of security.

Other parties who wish to use the documented range for business reasons are required to sign an agreement with the group and earn about 60 % of the costs incurred as a result of their use of the plant.

To protect their personal plant types, different areas are also encouraged to apply for membership.

As business goals increase, boundary access is crucial.

Thailand and Malaysia aim to achieve bilateral trade of US$ 30 billion ( 1 trillion baht ) by 2027, with the two nations agreeing to enhance economic cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, border connectivity, and tourism.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Indonesian rival Anwar Ibrahim met during her two-day formal attend to Malaysia, which ended on Monday.

During the visit, Ms Paetongtarn and Mr Anwar co-chaired the 7th Annual Consultation, and both nations reviewed and advanced the initiatives agreed upon during last year’s conversations.

What are the main topics that the two parties discussed, according to assistant government spokesman Sasikarn Watthanachan?

According to Ms. Sasikarn,” Both excellent officials reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the development of infrastructure and strengthening trade and economic relations in order to reach the US$ 30 billion industry specific by 2027.”

Border trade accounted for 30 % of bilateral trade, and both parties agreed that improving border connectivity and facilitating cross-border travel were essential. She claimed that two Memorandums of Understanding ( MoUs ) regarding cross-border goods and passengers were urgent.

The development of the frontier infrastructure development initiatives was also applauded by the Thai and Malaysian rulers. Ms. Paetongtarn expressed wish that the two nations would improve rail connectivity and support local logistics initiatives, like the Asean Express cargo trains.

She also consented to the formation of work forces in four crucial areas, including border deal, food safety, trade, and investment, in order to achieve tangible results.

The Thai prime minister acknowledged Malaysia’s function as a mediator in the deep South’s peace dialogue. Following the appointment of the Thai group leader, Ms. Paetongtarn expressed wish that peace negotiations would begin immediately.

She was convinced that Malaysia may continue to support Thailand on the international level, especially within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Both states expressed satisfaction with near cooperation in addressing international crimes, including human trafficking, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and online frauds. Next time, Thailand will host the 56th General Border Committee meet and the 2nd Joint Working Committee on Security Cooperation meeting.

Mr Anwar, meanwhile, reaffirmed diplomatic relationships and cooperation across different sectors, including the business, trade and investment, tourism, Halal meals, travel communication, power, and regional security.

He referred to the Thailand-Malaysia association as a model for neighboring nations, claiming that it benefited from increasing trade value and cooperation in vocational training, particularly in the southern border provinces, to help the two nations grow.

Mr Anwar expressed aid for Thailand’s” 6 Countries, 1 Place” tourism program, which may increase the tourism market in both nations and the region.

In terms of security, he reaffirmed that the strong south’s unrest was an inner problem while expressing confidence that Thailand would be able to bring about regional peace and prosperity.

Additionally, the two leaders witnessed the signing of two documents pertaining to social and rubber cooperation, which may improve the two nations ‘ monetary and human-to-people ties.

Thailand will host two regional discussions on the Myanmar problems this week in response to Malaysia’s demand for more efforts to re-incorporate Myanmar into the regional bloc. Malaysia, which will take over Asean next time, may lead these discussions.

As a follow-up to Bangkok’s present in October to carry informal meetings to find a solution to the problems that began with the military coup in 2021, foreign affairs minister Maris Sangiampongsa will keep two separate sessions on Thursday and Friday.

Representatives from Myanmar’s government are scheduled to attend the session on Thursday, which ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura said will be an informal discussion on border security and transnational crime.

This meeting will be attended by representatives from Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, Mr Nikorndej said yesterday.

Thailand’s leadership in encouraging frank and open discussions with relevant nations about how to collaborate effectively on shared concerns to achieve mutual benefits is reflected in this meeting, he said.

Foreign ministers and senior officials from the region will be consulted by Mr. Maris on Friday during an extended, informal consultation.

All Asean members who are interested can attend the session.

The spokesman said that this session will concentrate on putting the five-point consensus on the Myanmar crisis into action and how to proceed.

An informal meeting of the current, former, and incoming Asean chairs will follow, according to Mr. Nikorndej.

Laos is currently in charge of Asean, having taken over from Indonesia, which held the position last year. Malaysia is next year’s Asean chair.

Asean has slammed Myanmar’s military leaders since the coup by only inviting non-political figures from the nation to regional meetings of leaders and foreign ministers.

Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister of Malaysia, stated yesterday that he was committed to putting in place Asean’s peace plan, which has made scant progress since it was first released in April 2021, shortly after the coup.

Without going into further detail, Mr. Anwar stated at a joint press conference in Kuala Lumpur with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra that” we are taking measures to ensure Myanmar participates and to bring Myanmar back to the forefront of Asean.”

Indonesia has stated that its foreign minister will attend the scheduled Friday informal discussion.

The Transport Ministry is planning to submit on Tuesday a proposal for a new expressway that would link the Don Muang Tollway withHighway 6that runs to Nakhon Ratchasima.

According to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the proposed Motorway 5 ( M5 ) project will see an elevated, six-lane, restricted access road built along Phahon Yothin Road, beginning at the Rangsit interchange in Pathum Thani and ending at Bang Pa-in interchange in Ayutthaya. &nbsp,

When completed, the 22-kilometre road, with seven entry/exit stairs, will join the Don Muang Tollway with Motorway 6, which runs from Bang Pa-In to Nakhon Ratchasima. &nbsp,

Mr. Suriya claimed that the M5 may likewise help ease traffic congestion in the capital’s northern regions.

The Department of Land Transport may look for companies to finish the project once it has been approved by the government. According to Mr. Suriya, it should be finished” by 2029.”

The new motorway will require about 31.3 billion baht in investment, and the project will be managed as a public-private partnership ( PPP ), he said. The ministry will also submit a proposal to build an 8.84-km extension to the State Railway of Thailand’s ( SRT ) Red Line from Rangsit Station to Thammasat University’s Rangsit Campus.

Mr. Suriya anticipates that the job may be approved by the end of this month as a New Year’s Eve present for riders.

When questioned about the plans to build additional areas of the Red Line, Mr. Suriya said the construction of a 20. kilometer area connecting Siriraj Hospital to Salaya is still in the planning stages.

The SRT has also decided to revise the Red Line’s eastern extension ( Bang Sue-Phaya Thai-Makkasan-Hua Mak ) and southern section ( Bang Sue-Hua Lamphong ) after an environmental impact assessment, he said.