Psychatrists In Thailand

[RobBon]

Doe anyone know how much a psychiatrist in private practice would make in Bangkok annually?

To my knowledge I got different answers. Fees ranging from 3000 baht per hourly consultation to 1000 baht just get a new medication which takes about five minutes. The later would sum up to about 10000 baht an hour for the doctor.

Could a psychiatrist in bkk make a good living?

How would he do in comparison to other doctor specialists and in comparison to a general practisioner?

Many thanks.

Robert

[falang07]

I personally would find it quite rude to ask for such prices for virtually no service at all (like prescribing new medicines in 5 minutes)

[jalansanitwong]

This is a Buddhist country .Thais don't need psychiatrists any more than Alla's arabs need life insurance. 3000 baht an hour ? this is thailand Many Thai's only make 3,000 baht a month.

[harrry]

At those rates you would be nuts to see him.

I know in CM a friend saw one at SriPat for 500 baht about half an hour

[Mario2008]

Did you consider that you need a Thai doctors license to practise in Thailand.

But under ex-pat clients he could make good money. It is my understanding that most Thai psychiatrist only have about 20 minutes for a client and prescribe medication. Treatment is done by psychologist/therapist.