State welfare cardholders hold their cards for a photograph at Infinite Mall in Samut Prakan. The Move Forward Party promised a broad set of social benefits for Thais. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
For the past few decades, many countries have been working towards providing “healthcare for all”, including equity in access to healthcare and healthcare financing.
Thailand has declared equitable healthcare to be an integral part of its development strategy over many decades.
One flagship welfare programme was the 30-baht healthcare scheme implemented by the Thai Rak Thai Party in 2002. The 30-baht universal health coverage policy was often described by Thaksin Shinawatra with the slogan “30 baht treats all diseases”.
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