Most hospitals in Thailand are operated by the Ministry of Public Health. Private hospitals are regulated by the Medical Registration Division. Other government units and public organisations also operate hospitals, including the military, universities, local governments and the Red Cross. As of 2010, there are 1,002 public hospitals and 316 registered private hospitals.
Provincial hospitals operated by the MOPH's Office of the Permanent Secretary are classified as follows:[9]
Regional hospitals are in provincial centres, have a capacity of at least 500 beds and have a comprehensive set of specialists on staff.
General hospitals are in province capitals or major districts and have a capacity of 200 to 500 beds.
Community hospitals are at the district level and further classified by size:
Large community hospitals have a capacity of 90 to 150 beds.
Medium community hospitals have a capacity of 60 beds.
Small community hospitals have a capacity of 10 to 30 beds.