BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined a new public health partnership to expand access to care under Thailand’s “30-Baht Universal Treatment Anywhere” policy. The cooperation agreement, signed at the National Housing Authority’s Innovation Center in Din Daeng district, aims to improve the delivery of healthcare through community-based networks.
Attendees at the signing ceremony included Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin, the Assistant to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security, the Governor of the National Housing Authority, and the Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office. The agreement is expected to enhance service integration and expand affordable treatment options, especially for residents in public housing developments.
The BMA reaffirmed its support for healthcare through its “24 Good Health Policies,” which cover treatment, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. These services are delivered through a comprehensive citywide network that operates across all levels of care, including primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
Under the new framework, individuals enrolled in the National Health Security Scheme can access services at any participating primary care facility, regardless of their registered location. The policy is expected to reduce access barriers and provide greater flexibility for patients across Bangkok.
City officials expressed hope that the partnership will serve as a model for other provinces, encouraging cooperation between healthcare agencies and local authorities to improve service delivery nationwide. (NNT)
