on last legs: Rayong Hospital is regularly crowded with patients, including Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme (UHC) beneficiaries. Chan had registered for the Universal care Coverage scheme (UHC). UHC now covers 75% of the Thai population -- around 48 million people. According to the World Bank, 11% of the Thai population, or around 7.5 million people, were 65 years or older in 2016, compared to the 5% in 1995. On Feb 1, India announced a national healthcare scheme to offer free services to half a billion of its poorest citizens.

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2018 02:15 UTC