Thailand - January 2025

In January, Thailand’s Public Health Ministry allocated approximately THB 145 million (USD 4.3 million) to the National Health Security Office to provide health services, including hormone therapy, to around 200,000 transgender individuals. Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukool Pruksanusak stated that this initiative aligns with the government’s marriage equality policy and aims to reduce health disparities by providing free services. Previously, transgender individuals were required to pay for these services themselves, which health experts warned led to people using hormones without medical supervision.

Sources: Bangkok Post, Human Rights Watch, Thaiger