Medical welfare boost for armed services, policeListen to this articleThe National Health Security Board has approved policy guidelines to ensure continued healthcare coverage for military personnel, conscripts and their families, including access to treatment at military hospitals, Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat said on Wednesday. He said the board reviewed measures to strengthen medical welfare for soldiers, police, state officials, conscripts and their families affected by national security operations, particularly following recent unrest along the Thai–Cambodian border. Under the new approach, they will continue to receive the same level of medical benefits even after leaving government service. Family members who hold universal healthcare coverage will be allowed to receive treatment at military hospitals, in the same way as conscripts, until the soldier is discharged from service. The move is intended to ease the burden on families and provide reassurance during the conscription period, the board said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 07, 2026 23:35 UTC