Surrogacy to be covered by health insurance in Thailand

The Health Service Support Department is joining forces with the Office of Insurance Commission and insurance providers to integrate surrogacy into the health insurance scheme.

This move comes in response to Thailand’s plummeting birth rates and the looming spectre of an ageing population.

According to Dr Sura Wisedsak, the department’s director-general, a whopping 114 hospitals and clinics across Thailand are currently offering Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) to couples grappling with conception challenges or pregnancy complications.

Dr Wisedsak highlighted the impressive success rate of ART, standing at a commendable 46%. However, he also underscored the paramount importance of ensuring the safety of mothers undergoing such procedures.

Under the proposed insurance service, surrogate mothers will receive comprehensive coverage spanning…