In July 1997, when a report of the Committee on Women, Youth and Elderly Affairs of the Senate was submitted, a proposal was made that Thailand should have a law on euthanasia by giving a person the right to refuse medical treatment. This can be done by expressing his will in writing while he is fully conscious or by the decision of doctor and his family. Therefore, a careful and detailed proposal of such law, as well as a thorough study exploring social acceptance, was thought necessary. As a result, the Health System Reform Office took charge and proposed the first draft of Nation Health Act which contained a section on the issue. After a long discussion among concerning parties, the Government’s cabinet submitted the draft to Parliament in November 2005.