"This is the worst crisis in my 35 years," Dr Worawit said. The hospital's monthly expenditure stands at 12.4 million baht, covering salaries, fuel, medical supplies and utilities. Yet its remaining cash is under 3 million baht, with outstanding debts approaching 50 million baht, including unpaid pharmaceutical costs. Annual funding from the Public Health Ministry's Universal Coverage scheme totals just 35 million baht, or less than 3 million baht per month, far below operational needs. "The hospital needs around 12 million baht per month, but has only 3 million baht left," Dr Veerapun said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 30, 2026 22:52 UTC