On September 7, 2025, Thailand marked another major milestone in its Universal Health Coverage (UHC), widely known as the “Gold Card,” when the National Health Security Office (NHSO) officially announced the inclusion of gender-affirming hormone therapy as a new benefit. This long-awaited policy represents a crucial step toward Equal Health Access directly addressing the urgent
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In recent years, Thailand has undergone significant policy and legal changes regarding the rights of transgender individuals, particularly in the area of gender affirmation. This issue directly impacts the lives of many people in the community. Recently, the Royal Gazette published an important document under the Medical Council’s Code of Ethics on Healthcare for Gender
On January 25, 2025, Mr. Anukul Pruksanusak, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that the National Health Security Office (NHSO) had approved a budget of 145.63 million baht to introduce new benefits under the national health insurance system. The focus is on supporting hormone therapy for transgender individuals, targeting over 200,000 people nationwide.