Thailand: Progressing towards an integrated digital health ecosystem

In brief

Healthtech gained tremendous attention during the past year or so as a result of the pandemic-driven lockdowns and restrictive circumstances. As we discussed in the past, government agencies around the world had invariably leveraged technology to support healthcare delivery and services over the years, and these efforts have accelerated in response to the pandemic. In the case of Thailand, based on its 10 year national health security plan, the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has progressed and implemented its policy by working with relevant government agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Medical Council of Thailand, the Pharmacy Council and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to develop and issue guidelines for telehealth services.

Following the lockdown, there have been rapid developments on the legal and…