Established in 2014 to address the unmet needs of migrant workers, AHF Thailand has expanded its services to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. The program operates in collaboration with a network of nearly 50 partners, including government hospitals and community-based organizations across various provinces. AHF Thailand focuses on key populations that are often underserved, such as youth, men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender people, sex workers, people who use drugs, and migrant workers.

One of the program’s key innovations is the launch of a government-community-based organization care model, designed to enhance HIV care services for Thais living in difficult circumstances. This model has improved access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for many individuals who would otherwise face significant barriers. Through its extensive network, AHF Thailand serves over 97,703 clients and conducts almost 75,418 HIV tests annually.

In addition to promoting condom use and awareness through public campaigns and events, AHF Thailand actively advocates for improved HIV-related services. Key initiatives include expanding cross-border ART access for migrants, developing tailored service packages for clients engaged in chemical sex, addressing legal and social barriers to the decriminalization of sex work, and promoting non-discriminatory HIV policies in the workplace.

AHF Thailand has also adopted innovative approaches, such as targeted online testing for high-risk individuals. Since its launch in 2022, the initiative has shown promising results, with consistently high monthly HIV positivity rates among those tested. In 2024, the program recorded an overall positivity rate of 32.2% and achieved a per-positive unit cost of less than $25. Through its multifaceted approach, AHF Thailand continues to close service gaps and ensure that vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

In 2023, AHF Thailand launched the Food for Health program to support the livelihoods of underserved PLHIV. Selected clients received layer chickens and training on how to raise them. Some eggs were consumed by families to ensure adequate nutrition, while others were sold to generate income to cover barriers like transportation costs.

Please note that AHF does not operate its own clinics in Thailand. Instead, we support HIV testing and treatment services through partner facilities.

If you are not a Thai national registered under the National Health Security or Universal Health Coverage programs and would like guidance on accessing testing or treatment services, please don’t hesitate to contact us.