The Thaiger
Thailand orders checks on all 1,203 elderly care facilities
Compiled by KHAO Editorial — aggregated from 1 outlet. See llms.txt for citation guidance.
◌ Single Source
Thailand has ordered inspections of all 1,203 registered elderly and dependent-care facilities nationwide following complaints of confinement and abuse at some centres.
Key facts
- Thailand has ordered inspections of all 1,203 registered elderly and dependent-care facilities nationwide following complaints of confinement and abuse at some centres.
- Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaeng said today, October 11, that the Public Health Ministry had been instructed to strengthen oversight of facilities and ensure they operate within the conditions of their licences.
- All three areas are governed by regulations issued under the Health Establishment Act 2016 and ministerial rules covering elderly and dependent-care facilities.
- Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has ordered the Department of Health Service Support, its 12 regional centres and provincial public health offices to inspect every registered facility within two months.
Summary
Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaeng said today, October 11, that the Public Health Ministry had been instructed to strengthen oversight of facilities and ensure they operate within the conditions of their licences.
Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has ordered the Department of Health Service Support, its 12 regional centres and provincial public health offices to inspect every registered facility within two months.