Assessing healthcare status and challenges in border regions: insights from Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces, Thailand – a mixed-method approach

The study highlights significant health challenges in Tak and MHS provinces, particularly in districts with high non-Thai populations. Diseases like malaria and TB are more prevalent in these areas, straining local health systems. Financial and staffing challenges underscore the need for proactive government support and cross-sector collaboration to improve health equity in these culturally diverse border communities.