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NHRC opens northeastern region office in Khon Kaen

Bangkok: NHRC opens northeastern region office in Khon Kaen. Ready to reveal the results of considering the complaints that Social Security Board Violating the human rights of the insured person It is recommended to cancel the ceiling. Basic dental service fees in an amount not exceeding 900 baht/person/year and specified to be not less than the gold patent. At Chomphon Market, Khon Kaen Municipality Miss Pitikarn Sittidej, National Human Rights Commission member Chaired the opening of the Office of the National Human Rights Commission or NHRC in the Northeastern Region. which has the second highest number of complaints by citizens after Bangkok and surrounding areas. In the 7 years from 2017-2023, there were a total of 717 matters. The top 5 types of human rights that received the most complaints were: 1. Rights in the judicial process, such as police doing Delayed case Not being treated fairly in searches, arrests, and prosecutions. 2. Rights and gender equality. 3. Rights and freedoms in life and body 4. Individual rights to property and 5. Community rights. Having an office in the Northeastern Region. It will allow officers to move faster. and has worked closely with network partners in the area Ms. Pitikarn said that the obstacles and problems arise from gaps in laws, regulations, and the use of different discretion. For solving personal status problems The NHRC has experimented in Ubon Ratchathani Province, showing that integration is powerful. Solve problems efficiently Hundreds of people have gained legal personal status. In addition, the KSC also revealed its opinions based on citizens' complaints at the beginning of 2023 that the Social Security Committee Determining dental service benefits for insured persons according to the social security law. Reimbursement can only be made in the case of tooth extraction, tooth filling, scaling and wisdom tooth surgery, all items not exceeding 900 baht/person/year. While most dental clinics Basic dental service rates are set to exceed 900 baht, excluding other e xpenses. related which the insured cannot withdraw Therefore, only 1-2 items can be provided and most of the procedures are There is a full cost limit of 900 baht, such as tartar scaling 900-1,800 baht, tooth filling 800-1,500 baht, tooth extraction 900-2,000 baht, wisdom tooth surgery 2,500-4,500 baht, which determines the withdrawal limit. Medical service fees that are not sufficient to meet oral and dental health needs The types of dental services required by insured persons are not covered. which is the working age population Therefore, it is a violation of the insured person's right to health in receiving public health services that are of standard, quality, and thorough efficiency. Therefore, it can be considered that the respondent acted or neglected to act. which violates the human rights of the insured person Most recently on January 30th. Therefore, the NHRC has a suggestion. to the Social Security Board (respondent) and the Medical Board Please update and edit the announcement. medical board Accor ding to the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 regarding criteria and rates for compensation in the case of injury or illness not due to work. by canceling the ceiling Basic dental service fees in an amount not exceeding 900 baht/person/year and specifying dental service benefits not lower than the gold patent Source: Thai News Agency