webfact Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 By Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor will provide free Covid-19 tests to members of the social security scheme, covering members under Sections 33, 39 and 40 of the Social Security Act. Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin said the program will kick off on April 17 at Bangkok Youth Centre (Thai - Japan) in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district, and those insured under the social security scheme, who are in risky groups, can receive Covid-19 tests for free. He said this program was a joint initiative of the ministries of Labor and Interior to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Bangkok areas, especially among those who have just returned from a trip to their hometowns during the Songkran holidays. The minister expects to provide testing to 300 people per hour, while the test results would be received within 24 to 48 hours. If anyone insured is found to be infected, they would be sent to hospitals under the social security scheme for free treatment. Currently there are 81 hospitals registered with the ministry, with total capacity of over 1,000 beds. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-04-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted April 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2021 There should be free testing for all Thai citizens . 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, webfact said: 81 hospitals registered with the ministry, with total capacity of over 1,000 beds 300 tests an hour, so they will run out of beds first day then....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithson Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 What about vaccinations for social security members? This would include WP holders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted April 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, keith101 said: There should be free testing for all Thai citizens . In fairness, if they want to get this new wave under control then they should be offering free testing and vaccinations for everyone, no matter where your are from. However, as we know money rules over common sense here. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 But only in Bangkok ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, keith101 said: There should be free testing for all Thai citizens . Poor reporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, scorecard said: Poor reporting. poor government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 hours ago, keith101 said: There should be free testing for all Thai citizens . All residents (tax-payers) of Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overt2016 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 5 hours ago, keith101 said: There should be free testing for all Thai citizens . Testing should be free for EVERONE in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Both Thai and Philippino friends in N London have now had their second C19 Jabs on NHS.. All happy bunnies...Also pubs are now up and running... not that any of them actually drink..Hola...kamusta and sanuk...? Edited April 14, 2021 by Rinrada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 5 hours ago, keith101 said: There should be free testing for all Thai citizens . No there should be free testing for anybody resident, if, and that is a massive 'if' they want clarity it is the only way to get an honest figure! By putting barriers and expense in the way there can be no clarity, personally I think they have zero interest in clarity or honesty as is witnessed by their actions multiple times every single day Why should covid be any different? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Free Covid-19 Tests to Social Security Scheme Members Translated: The elite and connected to the front of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 20 hours ago, canopus1969 said: But only in Bangkok ???? Ofcourse - that's where the important people live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, thequietman said: Ofcourse - that's where the important people live. Deluded springs to mind...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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