All hospitals must pitch inEven though the Public Health Ministry has threatened lawsuits against hospitals and medical establishments refusing to admit Covid-19 patients, it seems the agency has no fangs, as public complaints against such establishments are still circulating. There are reports that some private hospitals place such tough conditions, like demanding exorbitant deposits at a 200,000-baht minimum, for patient admission. There are cases of hospitals slamming the door shut on infected people without explanation. Of course, most private hospitals are concerned that they will have to bear extra costs that they cannot claim from the government if they have to handle Covid-19 patients. But in a time of crisis, everyone must pitch in to save as many lives as possible, instead of thinking purely about profit.

Source: Bangkok Post April 28, 2021 21:45 UTC