narkeddiver Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi, In the UK if I had a medical problem I'd go to my local GP for an initial diagnosis and a referal to a specialist if required ( and probably an 18 month wait - good old NHS ) Does it work the same in Cgiang Mai - is there the equivalent of a GP? It seems to me that if I know which type of specialist I need I can go straight to the required specialist at a hospital but at the moment I don't know where to go for an initial diagnosis Any recommendations? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thought you where asking about navigation devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thought you where asking about navigation devices. he is but at the moment I don't know where to go for an initial diagnosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artamus Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 To the original poster. It would be beneficial to change the title of this topic from Gps to GPs or similar. Most reading this topic will assume you are looking for global positioning systems. None UK people will probably also not be familiar with GP refering to a medical doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 re .... is there the equivalent of a GP? yes and i recomend her and many farangs who use thai visa see her as well ! if you need a specialist she will know where to send you and can even arrange for a thai to take you if needed dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 waay off topic, but the title of car racing reminded me, did anyone see a dark grey Lamborghini with red plates cruising CM last night? Looked very nice but out of place chugging down Loy Khroy, price would have been about 25M baht landed in LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) waay off topic, but the title of car racing reminded me,did anyone see a dark grey Lamborghini with red plates cruising CM last night? Looked very nice but out of place chugging down Loy Khroy, price would have been about 25M baht landed in LOS That was me sorry I just saw it had red plates, mine is red all over (I wish) Edited February 12, 2010 by garyh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Dr Tawatchai's clinic on Loi Kroh Rd is the best GP type sugery I know of in town- and he doesn't have dual pricing for foreigners which is a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The Thai's that I know [so this is just my opinion ] tend to go to the hospital pretty much for anything we would go to a GP for. In the UK if you went to the hospital with food posioning they'd curse you for wasting there time In Thailand you get a private room and an IV drip for a thousand baht a night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Dr Tawatchai's clinic on Loi Kroh Rd is the best GP type sugery I know of in town- and he doesn't have dual pricing for foreigners which is a bonus! seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The Thai's that I know [so this is just my opinion ] tend to go to the hospital pretty much for anything we would go to a GP for. In the UK if you went to the hospital with food posioning they'd curse you for wasting there time In Thailand you get a private room and an IV drip for a thousand baht a night 1000 baht sounds cheap for a private room/night, but i get the drift The UK is similiar to NZ, free healthcare, but be prepared to wait for non urgent cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The Thai's that I know [so this is just my opinion ] tend to go to the hospital pretty much for anything we would go to a GP for. In the UK if you went to the hospital with food posioning they'd curse you for wasting there time In Thailand you get a private room and an IV drip for a thousand baht a night 1000 baht sounds cheap for a private room/night, but i get the drift The UK is similiar to NZ, free healthcare, but be prepared to wait for non urgent cases I'm just going on what it cost us for a private room in McCormirck when the wife gave birth which was around 800 baht a night three years ago, somewhere between this and a couple of thousand in Ram....;...probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 The Thai's that I know [so this is just my opinion ] tend to go to the hospital pretty much for anything we would go to a GP for. In the UK if you went to the hospital with food posioning they'd curse you for wasting there time In Thailand you get a private room and an IV drip for a thousand baht a night 1000 baht sounds cheap for a private room/night, but i get the drift The UK is similiar to NZ, free healthcare, but be prepared to wait for non urgent cases I'm just going on what it cost us for a private room in McCormirck when the wife gave birth which was around 800 baht a night three years ago, somewhere between this and a couple of thousand in Ram....;...probably My wife had 4 nights in Ram recently , private room ,cable TV , Fridge and I was allowed to sleep there too.1100 baht a night ,for the two of us , extra good care and even a Bangkok Post delivered free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmerom Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My wife had 4 nights in Ram recently , private room ,cable TV , Fridge and I was allowed to sleep there too.1100 baht a night ,for the two of us , extra good care and even a Bangkok Post delivered free. And the final bill was.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjke Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My wife had 4 nights in Ram recently , private room ,cable TV , Fridge and I was allowed to sleep there too.1100 baht a night ,for the two of us , extra good care and even a Bangkok Post delivered free. Are they also available as short time rooms,seems a reasonable price to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyh Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My wife had 4 nights in Ram recently , private room ,cable TV , Fridge and I was allowed to sleep there too.1100 baht a night ,for the two of us , extra good care and even a Bangkok Post delivered free. Are they also available as short time rooms,seems a reasonable price to me. Depends on how many nurses you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b good Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Dr Tawatchai's clinic on Loi Kroh Rd is the best GP type sugery I know of in town- and he doesn't have dual pricing for foreigners which is a bonus! seconded I agree. It's a pity that you don't seem to be able to make an appointment because the waiting room is always full to overflowing "which I guess is testament to his popularity" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriciachas Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 re .... is there the equivalent of a GP?yes and i recomend her and many farangs who use thai visa see her as well ! if you need a specialist she will know where to send you and can even arrange for a thai to take you if needed dave2 None better than this Doctor in chiang mai ,(in my opinion) .The treatment that i have received from this Doctor is the best i have had here or in the Uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 My wife had 4 nights in Ram recently , private room ,cable TV , Fridge and I was allowed to sleep there too.1100 baht a night ,for the two of us , extra good care and even a Bangkok Post delivered free. And the final bill was.......? None of your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) re .... is there the equivalent of a GP?yes and i recomend her and many farangs who use thai visa see her as well ! if you need a specialist she will know where to send you and can even arrange for a thai to take you if needed dave2 Dr. Morgan at her clinic on the Hang Dong Road is great. I recommend her as well. Edited February 13, 2010 by elektrified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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