He also said that, even though abortions are to become legal, there are women who do not want their pregnancy because they are not ready, but are afraid of committing a sin, hence the need of prior consultation with experts.

The hospitals and clinics licensed to provide abortion services are in 39 provinces across the country. Women can use their gold health cards to receive services at state hospitals.

the Public Health Ministry’s edict on abortions had been approved by the Thai Medical Council and is in line with the constitutional principle that an individual has rights and liberties over their life and body.