NHSO Prepares to Transfer 41,000 Gold Card Holders After Bangna 1 and Mitraprascha Hospitals Withdraw from Program
Thailand's health authority is transferring 41,000 gold card holders to new hospitals after Bangna 1 and Mitraprascha hospitals withdrew from the primary care program, with the switch taking effect June 1, 2025.
On May 6, 2025, the NHSO Region 13 (Bangkok) held a coordination meeting with Phramonkolthepmuni Hospital, Rajphiphat Hospital (Medical Division), and Kluay Nam Thai 3 Hospital to prepare for the transition. The meeting addressed the network changes in the Bang Na and Pratunam areas following the withdrawal of Bangna 1 and Mitraprascha hospitals from the primary care and designated service provider status under Thailand's 30-baht gold card system, though both hospitals will continue to provide referral services.
The rights transfer takes effect on June 1, 2025. The NHSO coordinated with all relevant service units to ensure continuous, seamless healthcare access for all eligible citizens without disrupting patient care.
According to Chaturaiporn Norinsorsakdi, Director of the Service System Implementation Group at NHSO Region 13, the transition aims to ensure all gold card holders have access to healthcare services. Special attention is given to patients undergoing treatment, those with follow-up appointments, and chronic disease patients requiring continuous care. A patient data transfer system has been established between service units to enhance efficiency and convenience.
Of the 18,831 cardholders registered at Mitraprascha Hospital in Bang Wa, Pratunam District, their rights will be transferred to Phramonkolthepmuni Hospital, with Rajphiphat Hospital serving as the referral provider. The 22,365 cardholders from Bangna 1 Hospital in Bang Na District will be transferred to Kluay Nam Thai 3 Hospital, which is located in a nearby area and equipped to serve as a designated provider, primary care unit, and referral service.
To minimize disruption, the NHSO has requested that both hospitals continue referring patients with scheduled follow-ups between June 1-15, 2025 to their designated new facilities. Patients should request their medical records from their current hospital and contact their new service provider to plan appropriate ongoing care.
Chaturaiporn emphasized that citizens need not rush to transfer their rights individually, as the NHSO will manage the network restructuring. The NHSO will send SMS notifications with contact information to cardholders with registered phone numbers. Both hospitals will continue serving eligible patients through May 31, 2025. Citizens can obtain updates from their hospitals or the NHSO, particularly those with scheduled appointments or ongoing medication requirements.
