Bangkok, Nov. 7 -- The Thai government has launched a medical scheme to reduce healthcare costs for local residents.

The initiative, one of the government's "Quick Big Win" policies, aims to lower living costs by allowing patients to purchase medicines outside private hospitals at fair prices.

Speaking at the signing ceremony for the "Suk Kai Sabai Krapao" (Healthy Body, Easy on the Pocket) project on November 4, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the project as a significant step forward in both Thailand's economic and healthcare development, marking a major shift in medical service delivery and demonstrating the government's commitment to strengthening the country's public health system.

He noted that public hospitals current...