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The Thai government has announced a recent initiative by Thailand’s Public Health Ministry to allocate 145.63 million baht for transgender hormone therapy. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has recently announced setting aside 145.63 million baht for transgender hormone therapy. This move, detailed by Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukool Pruksanusak, aims to enhance healthcare access for approximately 200,000 transgender people in Thailand.
Previously, transgender people in Thailand faced the challenge of covering the costs of hormone therapy themselves, which often led to the use of treatments without proper medical supervision, posing health risks. By putting this funding into the 2025 budget, the government is not only providing for hormone therapy but also ensuring equal access to a range of healthcare services.
By providing supervised medical care, this program hopes to reduce any dangers associated with self-medication treatments.
TPN Media notes this comes as part of a recent focus on LGBTQIA rights in Thailand driven by the recent marriage equality act.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.
