Abortion in Thailand: key facts
In short: abortion is legal in Thailand on request up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, and from 12 to 20 weeks after counselling. Foreigners can receive care without residency. Abortionthai gives free advice in 16 languages and books visits at the PDA Community Clinic, Sukhumvit Soi 12, Bangkok — open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Facts at a glance
| Is abortion legal? | Yes, under the Thai Criminal Code as amended in 2021. |
|---|---|
| Up to 12 weeks | On request. No reason needed. |
| 12 to 20 weeks | After counselling, under the Ministry of Public Health notification (2022). |
| More than 20 weeks | Limited options that depend on the situation. Talk to a counsellor. |
| Foreigners | Residency and citizenship are not required. A passport is enough. |
| Consent | An adult decides alone. No partner's permission is required. |
| Where care happens | PDA Community Clinic (คลินิกเวชกรรมชุมชน), Population and Community Development Association |
| Address | Sukhumvit Soi 12, Khlong Toei, Bangkok · Google Maps |
| Opening hours | Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00 |
| Clinic licence | No. 10101017069 |
| Cost of our help | Free. Chat, screening, advice and booking. No online payment, ever. |
| Cost of care | about 10,000 THB, set by the clinic, depending on weeks. Paid in person at the clinic. |
| Languages | 16, with two-way translation between you and a Thai counsellor. |
| Typical visit | A few hours, often completed in one day. |
| Emergency | Call 1669 in Thailand for heavy bleeding, severe pain or fever. |
What applies at your stage of pregnancy?
| Weeks (from last period) | Legal route | What to do now |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 | On request | Book a free appointment; visits are often available within days. |
| 12–20 | After counselling | Reach out soon; your counsellor arranges counselling and the visit. |
| Over 20 | Limited, case by case | Talk to a counsellor for an honest assessment. |
| Not sure | — | Use the weeks calculator; the clinic confirms by ultrasound. |
Sources
- Thai Criminal Code, sections 301 and 305, as amended in 2021 — Royal Thai Government Gazette
- Ministry of Public Health notification on abortion at 12–20 weeks (2022) — Royal Thai Government Gazette
- World Health Organization, Abortion care guideline (2022)
- Clinic details: PDA Community Clinic signage and Abortionthai partnership records
Cite this page
Abortionthai. “Abortion in Thailand: key facts.” abortionthai.com/en/key-facts. Reviewed November 2026.
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