Healthcare and Health Insurance in Thailand

15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Thailand

Last updated on Sep 08, 2023

Summary: The quality of medical care in Thailand is generally considered to be good, with many hospitals offering modern facilities and highly trained medical staff. However, the quality of care may not be as high as in the United States. Emergency services in Thailand are generally reliable and efficient, with ambulances available in most cities. To call for an ambulance, you can dial 1669 or contact your local hospital.

How are healthcare services Thailand?

When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Thailand, they replied:

"Compare hospital costs for same procedure. Use hospital web sites to review medical bios of their doctors. Consultations are inexpensive and a good way to evaluate doctors. Use private hospitals for faster service and less waiting times. Check availability of 3rd party billing for in-patient procedures," mentioned one expat in Bangkok.

"Unfortunately, there is very limited quality health care options in this immediate area. There are a few clinics but with very bad reputations. There is one reputable hospital in Krabi town (about a half hour away) called Krabi Nakharin International Hospital. On the other hand, Bangkok as some of the 10 ten hospitals in the world. Bumrungrad International being the preferred as they actually have a wing with English speaking doctors," commented one expat who moved to Ao Nang (Krabi), Thailand.

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