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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 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 | 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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* '''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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* 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)] | * [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." | * [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. | * [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 | ||