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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  


Bangkok is a massive city, renowned for its international hospitals, nightlife and thriving LGBT community. But this does not mean that everything in Bangkok is accessible or progressive. Regarding medications and check-ups, Bangkok seems to be fairly good. You don't need a prescription for any contraception, including emergency contraception, and it can be cheaply purchased at pharmacies. There is heightened STD awareness, so there are a number of STD testing facilities, and Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia with any PreP trials/studies, as of 2016. As for LGBT resources, Silom is considered the main gay area of Bangkok, especially Soi 2 and Soi 4.  
Bangkok is a massive city, renowned for its international hospitals, nightlife and thriving LGBT community. Contraception, including emergency contraception, can be cheaply obtained without a prescription at pharmacies. There is heightened STD awareness in Bangkok, which has led to the creation of several STD testing facilities. PrEP is available, with the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic running studies that are set to expand. LGBT resources are available in the city, particularly in Silom, considered the main gay area of Bangkok, especially Soi 2 and Soi 4.  


But abortion law is very restrictive. According to Thai law, women can only receive abortions under special conditions, like endangerment to life or rape. Reasons like social/economic factors or general choice are not permitted. However, this law is not entirely enforced, and there are an estimated 15 abortion clinics in Thailand. There is only one known hospital in Bangkok that practices safe abortions with little restrictions, so please visit the 'Abortion' section for details.  
However, in some ways the country is not so progressive. For example, abortion legislation is very restrictive. According to Thai law, women can only receive abortions under special conditions, such as for pregnancies that resulted from rape or incest, or to protect their physical or mental health. Social/economic factors or general choice are not taken into account. However, this law is not strictly enforced, and there are an estimated 15 abortion clinics in Thailand. There is only one known hospital in Bangkok that practices safe abortions with little restrictions, so please visit the 'Abortion' section for details.  


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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