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Thailand is considered a developing country with most of its population still working in the agriculture sectors. According to CIA World Fact Book, Thailand’s population is 68,414,135 and the highest population density is found in and around the country’s capital, Bangkok (2017).

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In 1975, the government passed a law that the poor received health services free of charge, and that was the first step ever taken towards an equal health care system (Center for Global Development, 2015).

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In 1997, all Asian countries went through a major financial crisis, which shook the Thai economy and weakened an already faulty health system; one in four people were uninsured (Center for Global Development, 2015).

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Things took a positive turn when the Thai Rak Thai party won the election in 2001 and they altered the healthcare system in accordance with their slogan, “treat all diseases”.

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The government proceeded with rapid implementation, despite the recommendation of World Bank and WHO advisors to pursue a gradual introduction. By 2002, 98% of the population was covered by health insurance.

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Social Security Scheme (SSS)

·For private employees in the formal sector

·Covering 15% of the population

·Financed by payroll taxes paid by employers and employees, and an equal third part paid by the government

Civil Servants Medical Benefits Scheme (CSMBS)

·For government employees

·Covering 9% of the population

·Funded by general taxes

Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS)

·Covers the rest of the population about 75%

· Financed by general taxes

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99% of Thais are covered by health insurance, but this has been a challenging goal to realize

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99% of Thais are covered by health insurance, but this has been a challenging goal to realize

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Despite a few challenges, Thailand has achieved what most of us have been trying for decades. 

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Despite a few challenges, Thailand has achieved what most of us have been trying for decades. 

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Thailand

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PMAC 2012 : Moving Towards Universal Health Coverage: Health Financing Matters

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Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2012 Moving Towards Universal Health Coverage: Health Financing Matters Date: 24-28 January 2012 Venue : Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand To position the universal health coverage in the global and national development agendas. To identify enabling factors contributing to success of health fi nancing reforms e.g.