Recently, the number of population residing in Thailand without Thai
nationality was estimated at over three millions. This consists of the
majority who are migrant workers and dependants from Myanmar,
Cambodia and Laos, and other groups of the non-Thais including
ethnic minorities, stateless persons and displaced persons. Despite
the recognition of a successive Thai health system under the universal
coverage schemes for the Thais, migrants and non-Thais remain
vulnerable to various health risks, insufficient coverage for the protection
and access to health services. Given the large number of these
populations, strengthening of Thailand’s health system in corresponding
to the concerns is inevitably crucial, requiring supports and
collaborations among all relevant stakeholders.