Sports, disabled programs approved by health-security fund

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Programs to promote sports and for children with disabilities won funding in the year’s third meeting of the Pattaya Health Security Mutual Fund.

Police Capt. Pornphana Chokthai and Capt. Lapassornda Sathanrakul outlined the “Good Health Through Sports” community-based program to Dr. Prasit Jittiwattanapong, vice president of the fund, at the June 1 city hall meeting. The police officers requested funds to identify target groups, advertising and personnel.

Pol. Capt. Lapassornda Sathanrakul (left) and Pol. Capt. Pornphana Chokthai (right) outline the “Good Health Through Sports” community-based program. Pol. Capt. Lapassornda Sathanrakul (left) and Pol. Capt. Pornphana Chokthai (right) outline the “Good Health Through Sports” community-based program.

The board approved the request, along with funding for the “Children with Special Needs on Soi Arunothai” project.

The health-security fund was established to provide insurance for residents through pubic-private partnerships. Projects focus on disease prevention and medical rehabilitation.