Thai surrogacy revolution: Foreign couples welcome

[webfact]

 

Authorities in Thailand are on the brink of a groundbreaking change in surrogacy laws, poised to welcome foreign couples into the country for surrogate births, reveals the Department of Health Service Support.

 

The current legislation, known as the Protection for Children Born through Assisted Reproductive Technologies Act, restricts surrogacy services to Thai nationals alone, clarified Arkhom Praditsuwan, the department’s deputy director-general.

 

However, a proposed amendment aims to open the doors for foreign couples, granting them access to surrogacy services within Thailand. Prospective parents would have the choice to either bring in surrogate mothers from abroad or select Thai women for the role.

As the department’s committee crafts the necessary regulations, Arkhom asserted that if the bill passes, it will be the first of its kind in the world.

“Foreigners are paying special attention to this issue. When this is liberalised, the health economy should be quite active.”

Moreover, the bill is set to include stringent measures to combat human trafficking.

 

For years, illegal surrogacy arrangements by foreigners have posed a challenge for Thai authorities. Investigations into the smuggling of frozen semen, eggs, and embryos across borders remain ongoing.

 

Enacted in 2015, the current Act imposed stringent regulations on surrogacy, banning its utilisation by foreign couples following several high-profile scandals. Dr Sura Wisedsak, director-general of the department, notes that the law has since aided numerous couples struggling with fertility issues.

 

Fertility treatment is now accessible at 115 facilities nationwide, encompassing 67 clinics, 31 private hospitals, and 17 public hospitals. Despite this, last year witnessed a decline in newborn numbers to below 500,000, with a further drop anticipated this year, reported Bangkok Post.

 

With approximately 800,000 deaths occurring annually, Thailand’s population is dwindling. Citizens aged over 60 now comprise 20% of the total population, a figure projected to soar to one-third by 2030.

 

Dr Sura highlights the growing success rate of fertility treatments in the country, underlining the internationally recognised technology employed. This year, the department aims to push for amendments to the Act, including provisions to permit women’s biological relatives aged 20 to 40 to donate eggs and allow women over 55 to arrange surrogacy for their offspring.

 

by Samantha Rose

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Full story: The Thaiger 2024-03-04

 

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[JoePai]

That should bring in a few more Chinese  

[BE88]

I assume the Thai translation leaves a lot to correct, because it all makes no sense except to increase the prescriptions of private Thai clinics.

 

If Thailand wants to increase births, why not use what has been done in other countries with some good  success, i.e. financing those who have children with monthly money?

If you look at the astronomical price of baby milk packages in the shops (many Thai mothers don't have enough natural milk) you wonder how many couples with children manage to make end month.

[ikke1959]

Maybe they can start to do something about the loss of a lot young people in traffic accidents... These will never give birth instead of importing foreigners, who as we can see in Phuket not really wanted here.

[stoner]

 

so now poor thai women can be used as baby makers for others ? awesome idea... absolutely all will go well with this program. 

Edited March 4 by stoner

[ourmanflint]

Surrogacy should not to be encouraged, and definitely should not be commercialised

[bamnutsak]

This will go badly, again. Just as it did in 2018.

 

Someone with power must be pushing this agenda.

 

 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities in Thailand are on the brink of a groundbreaking change in surrogacy laws, poised to welcome foreign couples into the country for surrogate births, reveals the Department of Health Service Support.

Thailand now open to selling babies for profit..... disgusting.

[Confuscious]

9 hours ago, JoePai said:

That should bring in a few more Chinese  

I differ your opinion.
On Facebook, there are several groups about Laos welcoming Chinese for marriages and surrogancy.
Very young Lao girls lining up for the Chinese "buyers".

https://www.facebook.com/reel/920816226099441

[orang37]

Thailand's shift to allow foreign couples access to surrogacy services could really change things for a lot of families out there. It's a big step towards inclusivity and offers hope to many who face challenges in starting a family. Personally, I find this progress positive because it opens up more options for people around the world. The need for thorough planning around this, especially when considering the financial implications, cannot be overstated. Understanding the financial aspects of surrogacy, alongside regular family expenses, is crucial.

[orang37]

Thailand's shift to allow foreign couples access to surrogacy services could really change things for a lot of families out there. It's a big step towards inclusivity and offers hope to many who face challenges in starting a family. Personally, I find this progress positive because it opens up more options for people around the world. The need for thorough planning around this, especially when considering the financial implications, cannot be overstated. Understanding the financial aspects of surrogacy, alongside regular family expenses, is crucial.

[Lee65]

22 minutes ago, orang37 said:

Thailand's shift to allow foreign couples access to surrogacy services could really change things for a lot of families out there. It's a big step towards inclusivity and offers hope to many who face challenges in starting a family. Personally, I find this progress positive because it opens up more options for people around the world. The need for thorough planning around this, especially when considering the financial implications, cannot be overstated. Understanding the financial aspects of surrogacy, alongside regular family expenses, is crucial.

 

AI generated?

[Rampant Rabbit]

everythings for sale in thailand

 

[Celsius]

6 hours ago, Lee65 said:

 

AI generated?

 

AI writes better 

[Rampant Rabbit]

On 3/4/2024 at 10:18 AM, stoner said:

 

so now poor thai women can be used as baby makers for others ? awesome idea... absolutely all will go well with this program. 

theyve already sold  their  bodies anyway. coming  soon babies for  organs

[Rampant Rabbit]

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

 

AI writes better 

can it makes babies  though

[orang37]

I've found the babycenter family finances section to be an incredibly useful resource in this regard. It goes deep into not just the costs you might face with surrogacy but all aspects of family planning and raising children. From the day-to-day expenses like diapers, which are an unavoidable cost, to budgeting for bigger things like education and healthcare, BabyCenter offers practical advice and insights. It even touches on things like the benefits of second-hand shopping and making budget-friendly choices without sacrificing quality. For anyone navigating the financial journey of starting a family, I'd highly recommend diving into the comprehensive guides and insights provided by this website.

Edited March 27 by orang37