THAILANDS

Queen Mother Sirikit, a figure of grace and influence in Thailand, passed away at 93. Her health had been declining since a stroke in 2012, and she had been hospitalized since 2019. The nation is now in mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and public offices observing a year of mourning. Sirikit was more than just a royal figure; she was a style icon who captiva...

Thailand's university hospitals are in a tough spot. They are struggling to keep up with the costs of overnight patient stays. This is because the public health system has three main ways of paying for care. These are the Universal Coverage Scheme, the Social Security Scheme, and the Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme. Each of these has its own way of funding and p...