Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Thailand if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"For major events, Bangkok offers some of the best hospitals in the world. It is important to have international health insurance geared toward expats so you can use these facilities. Major events are still quite expensive," commented one expat who made the move to Ao Nang (Krabi), Thailand.
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"I have not needed to travel outside of Bangkok to see specialists or for serious health issues," remarked another expat in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
If you live in Thailand, newcomers to Thailand would love to hear your answer to this question:
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

