Monks and the Health Insurance System

Abstract

This academic article has 2 objectives. namely. 2.1 to study monks and the development 
of the health system; 2.2 to study methods of promoting the role of monks in the development 
of the Thai health system. The document-based article shows that “monks acquire the right to 
treatment (National Health Insurance) when they have a National ID Card.” 1. Monks can register 
to use their national health insurance at a hospital near their temple. 2. When receiving 
treatment they should show their ID Card at the hospital/medical centre where they are 
registered. 3. The registered hospital can be changed as necessary up to 4 times a year. 4. The 
NHSO. municipality and District Administrative Organization (DAO) together support local or 
regional health insurance and hold activities to build health and prevent disease for monks in 
their area.