Social Security: Emergency Songkran Illnesses Treated Free, Anywhere

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Social Security Office reassures insured individuals during the Songkran festival, emphasizing that emergency medical treatment is accessible at any nearby hospital without upfront payment.

•The Social Security Office is reminding insured persons about their rights during the Songkran festival.
•Emergency illnesses and accidents are covered at the nearest hospital without requiring individuals to pay in advance.
•Insured persons must inform the hospital within 72 hours to ensure continuous treatment under their Social Security rights.
•The office wishes all insured persons a safe and happy Songkran festival.

Overview

•The Social Security Office is concerned for insured persons during the Songkran festival.
•Kanchanaporn Poolkaew, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, advised insured persons to always carry their ID cards for ease of medical service access.
•Insured persons experiencing sudden illness or emergency accidents can receive immediate treatment at the nearest hospital.
•Insured persons are not required to make advance payments for emergency medical treatment under the 'Critical Emergency Illness, Entitled to Treatment Anywhere' policy (UCEP).
•Following emergency treatment, insured persons or their close contacts must notify the hospital within 72 hours to ensure continuous care.
•Kanchanaporn Poolkaew stated to the public that insured persons need not worry about emergency treatment access during Songkran.
•The Social Security Office nationwide is ready to provide assistance and facilitate services for insured persons.
•On behalf of the Social Security Office, management and staff extended well wishes for happiness, good health, and safe travels during the Songkran festival of 2026.

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Key Quotes

Kanchanaporn Poolkaew

"Critical emergency illness, entitled to treatment anywhere."

เจ็บป่วยฉุกเฉินวิกฤต มีสิทธิทุกที่

Kanchanaporn Poolkaew

"Insured persons need not worry; if an emergency occurs, they can receive treatment immediately."

ผู้ประกันตนจึงไม่ต้องกังวล หากเกิดเหตุฉุกเฉินสามารถเข้ารับการรักษาได้ทันที

Key Entities

Organization

Social Security Office(สำนักงานประกันสังคม)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for social security in Thailand, issuing guidance for insured persons.

Person

Kanchanaporn Poolkaew(นางสาวกาญจนา พูลแก้ว)

The Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, providing advice and reassurances to insured persons.

Law

Critical Emergency Illness, Entitled to Treatment Anywhere(เจ็บป่วยฉุกเฉินวิกฤต มีสิทธิทุกที่)

A government policy ensuring emergency medical treatment is accessible to all citizens, including insured persons, without upfront payment.

UCEP (Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients)(สิทธิ UCEP)

The policy providing universal coverage for emergency patients, allowing treatment at any hospital without financial burden.