Thailand emergency medical system faces major gaps as 2,574 subdistricts lack units
Thailand still has 2,574 subdistricts without adequate standard emergency medical units, while a Senate working group is pushing for expanded local coverage and plans to increase the number of paramedics to 7,500 within five years. Senator Dr Premsak Piayura, chairman of a working group studying reforms to crisis management and emergency medical services through digital […] The post Thailand…
Thailand's emergency medical system faces significant gaps, with 2,574 subdistricts lacking sufficient units to serve residents, according to a Senate working group. The group, led by Senator Dr Premsak Piayura, found major issues in coverage, staffing, and emergency response units, particularly in remote areas. Currently, 4,861 subdistricts, or 65.38%, have standard medical response units, while 2,574 subdistricts, or 34.62%, do not.
Regional coverage varies, with the Northeast having the highest at 75.06%, the Central region the lowest at 46.62%, and Phuket boasting 100% coverage. Advanced medical response units average only 1.76 per 100,000 people, which is below the study's reference level. The working group aims to increase paramedics to 7,500 within five years and improve training for fast-response situations like strokes and cardiac emergencies.
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