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Thailand is renowned for its international hospitals, nightlife and thriving LGBT community. But this does not mean that everything in Thailand is accessible or progressive. Regarding medications and check-ups, | Thailand is renowned for its international hospitals, nightlife and thriving LGBT community. But this does not mean that everything in Thailand is accessible or progressive. Regarding medications and check-ups, Thailand 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. | ||
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* You can '''buy birth control pills''' in nearly all the pharmacies (excluding herbal pharmacies) in | * You can '''buy birth control pills''' in nearly all the pharmacies (excluding herbal pharmacies) in Thai cities. Some reputable pharmacies are Boots, Watsons, P&F, Fascino, Siam Pharmacies and the Chulalongkorn University Pharmacy. Buying from pharmacies that have air conditioning is recommended since the drugs are better preserved in cooler environments. For local recommendations on which hospitals/clinics to visit for consultations, visit our city pages, like the [[Bangkok]] and [[Chiang Mai]] pages. | ||
* Some '''birth control pill brands''' that you can expect to see in Thailand are AnNa, Anteovin, Cerazette, Diane-35, Eugynon, Exluton, Gynera, Jeny-FMP, Lo-Femenal, Logynon, Lyndiol 50, Marvelon 21, Marvelon 28, Meliane, Mercilon 21, Microgest ED, Microgynon, Minulet, Miranova, Nordette-28, Nordette-21, Yasmin and Yaz. | * Some '''birth control pill brands''' that you can expect to see in Thailand are AnNa, Anteovin, Cerazette, Diane-35, Eugynon, Exluton, Gynera, Jeny-FMP, Lo-Femenal, Logynon, Lyndiol 50, Marvelon 21, Marvelon 28, Meliane, Mercilon 21, Microgest ED, Microgynon, Minulet, Miranova, Nordette-28, Nordette-21, Yasmin and Yaz. | ||
* The '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' is not available in Thailand as of 2017. However, it was imported previously and perhaps will be again in the future. | * The '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' is not available in Thailand as of 2017. However, it was imported previously and perhaps will be again in the future. | ||
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* '''Contraceptive implants''' are available, with brands such as Implanon, Jadelle, and Norplant. | * '''Contraceptive implants''' are available, with brands such as Implanon, Jadelle, and Norplant. | ||
* Both Mirena (hormonal) and copper '''IUDs''' can be found in Thailand. King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (1873, Rama 4 Road., Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, +6622564000 has been recommended as a relatively inexpensive place to buy IUDs and have them inserted. | * Both Mirena (hormonal) and copper '''IUDs''' can be found in Thailand. King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (1873, Rama 4 Road., Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, +6622564000 has been recommended as a relatively inexpensive place to buy IUDs and have them inserted. | ||
* '''Contraceptive patches''' (Evra) are available (as of August 2019). | |||
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A one month supply of birth control typically costs between 60 and 300 baht, which is about $2 - $10 (as of 2016). | A one month supply of birth control typically costs between 60 and 300 baht, which is about $2 - $10 (as of 2016). Contraceptive patches (3 piece box) costs 580 baht in Boots pharmacy in Bangkok (as of August 2019). | ||
==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== <!--T:14--> | ==Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)== <!--T:14--> | ||
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==Medications & Vaccines== <!--T:30--> | ==Medications & Vaccines== <!--T:30--> | ||
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[[File:Thai Pharmacy.jpg|400px | thumb|left|'''Pharmacy in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand''']] | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== <!--T:31--> | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== <!--T:31--> | ||
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[https://femaleinfo.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/abortion-in-bangkok/ this blog entry about getting an abortion at Klongton Medical Center (โรงพยาบาลคลองตัน) in 2011]) and this [https://rewire.news/article/2013/02/27/fighting-abortion-stigma-in-thailand-while-fighting-my-own-fears/ Rewire article about abortions in Thailand]. | [https://femaleinfo.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/abortion-in-bangkok/ this blog entry about getting an abortion at Klongton Medical Center (โรงพยาบาลคลองตัน) in 2011]) and this [https://rewire.news/article/2013/02/27/fighting-abortion-stigma-in-thailand-while-fighting-my-own-fears/ Rewire article about abortions in Thailand]. | ||
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====Testimonial 1: Getting an Abortion in Bangkok (testimonial from a foreigner in Thailand, 2017)==== <!--T:59--> | |||
Testimonial 1: Getting an Abortion in Bangkok (testimonial from a foreigner in Thailand, 2017) | |||
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I walked up to the 2nd floor where I told the woman behind the desk I wanted an abortion. She took my passport and I sat and waited as she filled out my information. When she was finished, she called me to collect my papers and sent me upstairs to the 3rd floor. On the 3rd floor, I walked to the desk on the far right and handed the woman my papers. She asked me how far along I was and I told her I thought around 8 weeks. After about 2 minutes they called me into the ultrasound room where a woman took a quick picture and sent me on my way (she spoke the least English of everyone I interacted with). She didn’t tell me how far along I was and didn’t show me the screen but some curious part of me tried to | I walked up to the 2nd floor where I told the woman behind the desk I wanted an abortion. She took my passport and I sat and waited as she filled out my information. When she was finished, she called me to collect my papers and sent me upstairs to the 3rd floor. On the 3rd floor, I walked to the desk on the far right and handed the woman my papers. She asked me how far along I was and I told her I thought around 8 weeks. After about 2 minutes they called me into the ultrasound room where a woman took a quick picture and sent me on my way (she spoke the least English of everyone I interacted with). She didn’t tell me how far along I was and didn’t show me the screen but some curious part of me tried to peek unsuccessfully. I handed my papers to the lady at the desk again and she told me I had to pay 400 baht for the ultrasound (I’m not sure if any of the Thai women paid this fee). | ||
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Total time: 1.5 hours | Total time: 1.5 hours | ||
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Have visited the same as mentioned clinic, which is above Cabbage and Condoms. | |||
The whole procedure was done immediately and took about 1 hour and 30 minutes, from waiting to the procedure and so on. | |||
Price costed about 4100 baht. | |||
Procedure was a bit painful but since, it had to be done, I won’t complain. | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== <!--T:75--> | ==Advocacy & Counseling== <!--T:75--> | ||
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* Global Alliance Against Trafficking Women (GAATW), 191 Sivalai Condominium, Issaraphap Road, Soi 33, Bangkok Yai, 10600 Bangkok, Thailand, Mailing address:, PO Box 1281, Bangkok Post Office,, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Tel: 662 8641427/28, Fax: 662 864163, E-mail: mailto:gaatw@mozart.inet.co.th, URL: http://www.inet.co.th/org/gaatw | * Global Alliance Against Trafficking Women (GAATW), 191 Sivalai Condominium, Issaraphap Road, Soi 33, Bangkok Yai, 10600 Bangkok, Thailand, Mailing address:, PO Box 1281, Bangkok Post Office,, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Tel: 662 8641427/28, Fax: 662 864163, E-mail: mailto:gaatw@mozart.inet.co.th, URL: http://www.inet.co.th/org/gaatw | ||
* Foundation for Women (FFW) - Does preventative/awareness work around domestic violence and trafficking of women | * [http://www.womenthai.org/ Foundation for Women (FFW)] - Does preventative/awareness work around domestic violence and trafficking of women | ||
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* | * [https://www.moph.go.th/ Ministry of Public Health (Thailand)] | ||
* [http://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/thailand Planned Parenthood Foundation Association of Thailand]: "The Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand (PPAT) supports the National Family Planning Programme by organizing countrywide educational and motivational activities, and by delivering contraceptive services to special target groups/geographic areas including slum dwellers, the population along the Thai-Cambodia border, and northern hill tribes." | |||
* [https://kachinwomen.com/ Kachin Women's Association of Thailand]: "As a non profit-making organisation working on behalf of Kachin women, we have a vision of a Kachin State where all forms of discrimination are eliminated; where all women are empowered to participate in decision making at a local, national and international level; and where all Kachin children have the opportunity to fulfil their potential." Address: Kachin Women's Association Thailand, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Email: kwat.office@gmail.com. Mobile:+66(0) 89 755 9892 | |||
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/thailand Equaldex Thailand]: Information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Thailand. | |||
* Global Alliance Against Trafficking Women (GAATW), 191 Sivalai Condominium, Issaraphap Road, Soi 33, Bangkok Yai, 10600 Bangkok, Thailand, Mailing address:, PO Box 1281, Bangkok Post Office,, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Tel: 662 8641427/28, Fax: 662 864163, E-mail: mailto:gaatw@mozart.inet.co.th, URL: http://www.inet.co.th/org/gaatw | * Global Alliance Against Trafficking Women (GAATW), 191 Sivalai Condominium, Issaraphap Road, Soi 33, Bangkok Yai, 10600 Bangkok, Thailand, Mailing address:, PO Box 1281, Bangkok Post Office,, Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Tel: 662 8641427/28, Fax: 662 864163, E-mail: mailto:gaatw@mozart.inet.co.th, URL: http://www.inet.co.th/org/gaatw | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tangerine-Community-Health-Center/1696908850533037 Tangerine Community Health Center Thailand]: Asia's first transgender clinic, located in Bangkok. | * [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tangerine-Community-Health-Center/1696908850533037 Tangerine Community Health Center Thailand]: Asia's first transgender clinic, located in Bangkok. | ||