This information was provided by the Government of Thailand to the fifth session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. MOPH is involved in providing family planning, and maternal and child health services. In addition, NGOs are actively involved in family planning and developing public awareness programmes. The National Commission on Women's Affairs, which reports directly to the Prime Minister, has introduced a Gender-Based Analysis Methodology, for use in sustainable development planning. Plans include policies to reduce population growth rates and manage geographic distribution.
Thai plans recognize the critical importance of providing educational opportunities for women.
The Population and Community Development Association, Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand, and other NGOs, work on population issues with strong governmental support. An assessment of changes in the age structure and its impact on the health care system has occurred. Consequently, health care policies and programmes have been formulated. For example, health insurance schemes covering all aspects of preventive, rehabilitative, and curative care services are provided, especially to low income groups, the elderly, children, the handicapped, and other underprivileged groups. Preventive heath care programmes emphasizing reproductive health care have been launched.