Legal basis
Section 12 of the National Health Act and its ministerial regulation set rules for making and following advance directives.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Living Will / Advance Healthcare Directive (National Health Act §12)
Section 12 of the National Health Act 2007 lets a person make a written directive refusing health services that only prolong dying at the end of life or prolong suffering; doctors who comply incur no liability.
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Section 12 of the National Health Act 2007 lets a person make a written directive refusing health services that only prolong dying at the end of life or prolong suffering; doctors who comply incur no liability.
This page explains living wills for Thais and foreigners residing in Thailand. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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Not euthanasia
The directive refuses life-prolonging treatment only; it does not request hastened death, and palliative care continues.
What to include
Name, date, treatments refused such as intubation or resuscitation, and a person appointed to explain your wishes.
Witnesses and storage
Sign with witnesses, inform family and your doctor, and give a copy to your regular hospital.
Foreigners
Make it in Thai or bilingual so Thai hospital staff understand; attach translations of any foreign directives.
Changing or revoking
You can amend or revoke it at any time; keep the latest version where family can find it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a living will valid in Thailand?
- Yes, under Section 12 of the National Health Act.
- Is it euthanasia?
- No; it only refuses life-prolonging treatment.
- Must it be registered?
- No, but inform your hospital and family.
- Can foreigners make one?
- Yes, ideally with a Thai version.
- Can it be revoked?
- Yes, at any time.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send an asset list, heir details and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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