The government continues to care for families of personnel at the Thai-Cambodian border by granting them the 'Golden Card Hero' healthcare rights, providing medical treatment equivalent to civil servant benefits, thus honoring families of those who sacrificed for the nation with dignity.
On 12 May 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Lalida Pertvivattana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Cabinet considered measures to support families of military officers who died while on duty during clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, ensuring they continue to receive medical benefits even after the rights holders have passed away.
The Deputy Spokesperson stated that following the deaths of 27 military officers on duty near the Thai-Cambodian border, 40 family members lost their civil servant healthcare benefits and reverted to the National Health Security Scheme. The government thus prioritizes proper and dignified medical care for the families of these fallen heroes.
The key measure is assigning the National Health Security Board to provide the families of the deceased military officers with 'Golden Card Hero' or UC Heroes rights, allowing them to use the National Health Security Scheme benefits on par with civil servant medical welfare rights.
These rights will remain until the beneficiaries acquire other legal medical rights. In cases of the deceased's children, the rights continue until they reach adulthood. The National Health Security Office will manage the system and ensure the rights are administered according to the set guidelines.
The National Health Security Office estimates an annual budget of 780,040 baht for this initiative. In the 2026 fiscal year, funds will be allocated from the central budget’s emergency reserve, with future fiscal years' budgets requested through the regular budget process.
Ms. Lalida said the government recognizes that personnel and officials defending sovereignty and public safety make the highest sacrifices. Caring for the families of the deceased is not merely welfare but a state responsibility to stand continuously beside the families of the brave.
"Those who sacrifice for the nation should not be remembered only on the day they pass away. Their families must receive honorable care. This is about transferring security from the frontlines to the confidence of the families behind them."