The Ministry has proposed that insurance companies be permitted to take over the government's role

The Finance Ministry has proposed that insurance companies be permitted to take over the government's role in providing healthcare coverage for state officials and their families, raising concerns. “Members of the public and health practitioners do not appear as enthusiastic, however. An attempt at privatization is often viewed with caution. Since this one concerns healthcare services, literally a matter of life and death for people, and a large sum of public money, it deserves to be considered with utmost care.” The Bangkok Post sees the government move as inadequate: “The country's healthcare services are in need of an overhaul. That is why the Finance Ministry's proposal of having private insurance firms run its scheme for civil servants is but a piecemeal effort that is unlikely to address the real issue.”