Medical services and health insurance in Thailand

 

 

Thailand is one of the strongest among emerging economies, its medical services having improved significantly in recent years.

 

Healthcare however can sometimes be handicapped by a shortage of general practitioners. Most doctors are specialists. This can be a problem because they tend to diagnose and treat within the parameters of their specialty. Also, the patient may be suffering from other medical conditions, which may or may not be associated with their primary health problems.

 

Again, these would be better if they were assessed by a general physician. Some hospitals still have general physicians or family doctors, and it is worth seeking them out if needed.

 

Wealthier patients are likely to use one of over 400 private hospitals. In Bangkok, there are several hospitals with good reputations that are very popular with expatriates. The concentration of foreign patients in these hospitals is very high. Overall, the private sector has four times the number of beds per patient than the state sector, and much shorter waiting times.

 

Hospital fees are properly structured and patients should not feel that they are prey to unscrupulous charging. Nursing care is inexpensive, both in terms of professional attention and room hire, though inpatients may be asked to pay in advance.

 

 

As is often the case, certain hospitals offer a broader range of facilities and may be better placed to deal with major emergencies.

 

In such situations, cover with an insurance provider linked to a top-flight assistance company will pay dividends. Assistance companies know where to find the appropriate medical skills. The combination of state and private units sustains a lively health tourism industry. Indeed, Thailand is a credible medical tourism proposition, with lower costs than many other destinations, plus some favourable locations for recuperation.

 

When insured by Pacific Cross Health Insurance, contact us immediately as necessary. We provide a 24-hour helpline and will be able to suggest a hospital specializing in your relevant area of concern. Remember though, our policyholders are always required to pre-notify us before arranging an appointment, except in emergencies.

 

Ensure you are adequately insured.

 

For further advice and guidance, simply contact Thaivisa Health Protect by Pacific Cross Health Insurance PCL at [email protected]

 

 

 

Edited May 20, 20197 yr by Thaivisa Health Protect

I go to Chennai in India. England trained, English-speaking doctors. First class equipment. Very clean. Attentive nurses. A half the price of Thailand. Only three hours by air. Pick up and return to airport service. Can't fault it.

Just found out for those of you Expats over 65 yrs of age who may be looking into Health Insurance at reasonable prices, since the Issue was recently brought up by Thai Immigration and still a lot of reader interest. Read the following extracted portion of interest I received from an email response to Pacific Cross Insurance today: 
My apologies we can actually offer coverage to new applicants up to 75 yrs of age. The quote engine currently only quotes up to 65 yrs of age, we are having that corrected. We renew through to 99 yrs of age under policy terms.
For applicants that are above 65 years of age we require a medical examination to support the application form.

Jamie Connell, Director of Client Relationship 
Office: 02-401-9189 I Fax: 02-401-9187 I Mobile 0924 063962
Pacific Cross Health Insurance PCL

Unless your critical just go to a Chemist. They pretty up to date with treatments if you carefully describe your symptoms and they free . Hospitals are money making machines great for directors bad for the patient

Edited May 22, 20197 yr by madmen