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I know someone that was asymptomatic but went for a test at one of the larger private hospitals to be sure.  He got an initial positive test result that required the 2nd "reference lab" test for confirmation.  The 2nd reference lab report came back negative although the hospital did not tell him or share with him the official results (until 6 weeks later).  Instead, the hospital said he has 2 positives and was required to be admitted to the hospital.  He was in the hospital for a few days and insisted on another test which came back negative and was released.  The hospital knew the day he was admitted that he was negative.  

Besides the unnecessary medication cocktail, the 100,000s of baht spent and the self imposed quarantine for his friends and family, the emotion roller coaster described was intense.  What would you do if you found out the hospital lied to you about this?

14 hours ago, rabas said:

Were these people symptomatic at the time?

 

They were not feeling well... one had a stomach bug, the other two had very mild cold like symptoms.  From what I can see, the past and current MOPH guidelines do not require hospitalization prior to a confirmed case.  To be clear, they were not told they must stay.... it was conveyed to me as a manipulation.  In speaking to doctors at 2 public hospitals here, they would never suggest to spend the night pending the test results for anyone with only mild symptoms,

I will add that I have spoken to 3 people that were, in their words "intimidated" when they went for testing at some private hospitals and told they should spend the night in the hospital pending their results.  Next day, negative and 30-40k baht bill for overnight in isolation/negative pressure room.  Another small section of people were tested positive initially then when the 2nd lab came back it was negative.

Well, consider yourself fortunate.  I have spoke to 30 people that were tested here in BKK, all but 2 were negative.  The research is understanding (from the patient's perspective) what their experience was regardless of the diagnosis.  Besides that, I happen to know 3 families that have lost loved ones to this. 

Thanks

Anyone here interested to share their experiences?  If so, PM me and we can arrange a private/confidential discussion.

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I will give the Thai's an A (maybe B+) for effort but a D for execution.  Day 1 it seemed to be closely monitored.  This past week, my unofficial observation tells me that more than 50% of the customers walking in/out of the major buildings, malls, etc, either blow right past it OR they fake the QR code scan and pretend to do. 

I am working on a paper on patient experiences with private hospitals here in Bangkok relating to Covid-19 testing and/or treatment.

It does not matter whether you were tested positive or negative. This is about your experience with the hospital, their care, testing, communication, accuracy, etc. No PII will be used unless you provide specific approval. You must be willing to provide proof that you went to a provider and tested.   This is not for a commercial service or purpose; it is research. We could conduct the discussion over email, Line, phone or in person (I'll buy a you a coffee or lunch if needed). 15-30 minutes is what the average time has been so far.

If you have had good or bad experiences relating to this and feel your experiences could be beneficial to others, please contact me and we can discuss.

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I just read a fasinating article about a North Korean restaurant in Phnom Penh, complete with NK Music and NK waitresses. As a long time student of Kim Jung Il's wacky world, I was super excited when I read that there was also a branch in Bangkok!

My research only reveals that it is close to the NK Embassy in Pattanakarn district. (where is that?)

I cannot find the # but I have a map for the place. It may be next to the NK Embassy but I am not sure. The food is great. The performances (musical) from the lovely NK women is quite entertaining too.

Korean Pattanakarn Soi 20 Yak 6

From my place I take Petchburi out towards On Nut. Petch turns into Pattanakarn Rd around that area. On Soi 20 head North and it is down that way... I have attached a PDF map for more info. If anyone get the phone number, please let me know.

thanks...

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