Category: Thai
-
Thai Immigrants Health Study
Study by Thai Community Development Center “In October 1999, Thai Town was designated in the East Hollywood area by the City of Los Angeles as a result of the rigorous campaign mounted by the Thai Community Development Center that began in 1992. The fast growing Thai businesses in… -> -> ->
-
Chanchanit Martorell – Healthchare for Us on KPFK
Air Date: February 21, 2025 Founder and Director of Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC), Chancee “Chancee” Martorell, is interviewed about the impacts of the the Trump/Musk authoritarian coup in Washington, D.C., ICE raids and ongoing healthcare inequalities faced by the Thai community. Chancee was born in Thailand… -> -> ->
-
Thai Community Development Center Declares Support for AB 2200, the new CalCare Bill
“Since its establishment, Thai CDC has addressed the multifaceted needs of Thai and other disadvantaged immigrants faced with substandard housing conditions and lack of access to basic health services, education, economic opportunities and quality employment.” Consistent with their history of work in the Thai community and the decades… -> -> ->
-
Chanchanit “Chancee” Martorell, Thai Community Development Center: Thai Community Healthcare Challenges
Summary Chancee Martorell, the Founder and Executive Director of the Thai Community Development Center (Thai CDC), highlights the challenges faced by Thai immigrants, including human trafficking, low wages, and limited access to healthcare. She emphasizes the need for healthcare for all and advocates for policy changes to address… -> -> ->
-
Panpavin Harabat, Thai CDC, on Healthcare in the Thai Community
Summary The Thai community faces significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare, especially for undocumented immigrants. Affordable insurance, language barriers, and cultural differences hinder their access. Assembly Bill 1400 offers a solution with a single-payer system, providing comprehensive coverage and negotiating lower drug prices. It aims to improve accessibility… -> -> ->