While Thailand has made significant strides in advancing gender equality — ranking first globally in women's education with a perfect score of 1.000 and closing 72% of its overall gender gap, according to the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report[1] — challenges remain. Continued access to support systems and resources is still essential to fully empowering women and enabling them to reach their true potential.
As a leading insurance provider, AXA Insurance Thailand remains committed to supporting women's well-being and resilience through comprehensive protection solutions. AXA SmartCare Essential, the company's health and accident insurance plan, is designed to help individuals live confidently and securely by providing coverage for medical expenses of up to 10 million THB per illness.
The plan offers a wide range of benefits, including outpatient coverage of up to 3,000 THB per visit or 50,000 THB per year, optional wellness benefits covering vaccinations, health check-ups, dental and optical care, and enhanced emergency assistance services for both domestic and international needs.
Customers also benefit from a cashless claims process with access to more than 400 hospitals across Thailand, along with the AXA TH Health application which enables customers to manage claims and policies with ease, accessible anytime and anywhere. Additionally, telehealth services are available through the "Doctor Anywhere" application, enabling online consultations with doctors and medication delivery within the Bangkok area.
Paweena Khemarangsan, Chief Customer Officer, AXA Insurance Thailand, said: "International Women's Day is an important opportunity to recognise the remarkable progress women that access to quality healthcare protection is an essential foundation that enables women to pursue their ambitions with confidence. Through solutions such as AXA SmartCare Essential, we aim to provide the security and peace of mind that support individuals and families in navigating life's uncertainties."
AXA Insurance Thailand remains committed to contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society by providing protection solutions that help people safeguard their health, financial stability, and future.