A source at the Internal Trade Department revealed yesterday that a review of the medical bill suggests the price charged was unreasonable. According to the source, the complaint was filed via the Internal Trade Department’s 1569 hotline. In January, the Cabinet approved a resolution to control the prices of medical supplies and services amid loud cries of opposition from private hospitals. The source added that the private hospital in question can face legal punishment if it is unable to provide a reasonable explanation for the unreasonably high bill. In a related development, a rule is now being drafted to require private hospitals and medicine manufacturers/importers/distributors to declare their selling prices on the Internal Trade Department’s website.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 21, 2019 18:00 UTC