Senate Health Committee Demands NHSO Reveal Budget, Citing Hospitals' Heavy Losses

On February 22, 2026, Dr. Prapat Tangsrikiatikul, a Senate member and Chair of the Senate Health Committee, gave an interview about the progress of investigating the National Health Security Office (NHSO) budget management. He revealed that the committee found significant discrepancies in budget allocation and payment processes affecting hospitals' financial operations. Dr. Prapat highlighted that many public hospitals are forced to use their accumulated funds for daily operations due to unclear budget transfer timelines from NHSO. The committee is demanding NHSO transparently disclose pending hospital payments, expedite payments to heavily burdened hospitals, and provide clear financial situation reports. He warned that within two years, small hospitals might face severe liquidity problems, potentially compromising the healthcare system. The committee will urgently investigate and attempt to resolve these issues to maintain public confidence in Thailand's public health services.