i am a very safisfied patient of BPH (except for the extraordinarily high pharmacy prices of course) and I accept that private healthcare worldwide is expensive. It seems i am going to have to be be 'regular' hospital visitor for some while so i wonder if there are equally good and perhaps less expensive alternatives. The treatment is likely to be chemo.

Let me ask ........... if you have been under Pattaya International how would you rate it on a scale of 1:10 (10 being the very best). I realise every case/situation/problem/person/doctor is different but a general overall grading of the hospital & its facilities would be much appreciated. Thanks

I won't go near BPH and have found PIH to be a valid alternative to the high pressure selling techniques employed by BPH. But your treatment regimen is going to be dictated by your Oncologist so unfortunately you will be stuck with whichever hospital they are located at

At Pattaya International I had an operation for the removal of some metal braces from an old leg injury and they were excellent on all accounts (even the insurance reimbursements) and I also went through a bout of Deep Vein Thrombosis and my US doctor later on commented that the Thai hospital did everything that she would have done so her follow up care was minimal

I would have a frank discussion with both BPH and PIH regarding how much your treatment is going to cost. As much as I hate to admit it, the traffic in central Pattaya would impact my choice today, especially with the construction on Beach Road, and seeing that you will have to travel to the hospital often for your treatment, you might want to take that into account when making a decision

langsuan - useful obsevations thanks

I had three minor operations at BIH and all were painless physically and monetary wise. One was fluid on an elbow, another was a biopsy for a suspected (but proven benign) skin cancer growth and the third was a carbuncle in an embarrassing place. I recall that even the most expensive of those (the biopsy) was just over 4,500 baht - inclusive of operations, lab tests, medication and dressing of wound for a few visits.

I always recommended the PIH, until I had to spend there five days hospitalised and thereafter OPD aftercare.

Whereas the surgeon was very good, but not on payroll with the PIH, the nurses both upstairs and at the emergency ward did not impress me much.

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My wife suffered a torn rotator cuff and was at PIH for physiotherapy weekly for 8 months, and she was very satisfied with the care and professionalism. She had to make a 4 week trip to Australia in the middle of this period, and connected with a physiotherapist there to keep up the treatment. She rates the care she received at PIH as better than that she received in Australia.

I have used PIH for minor issues - an ear infection and a consultation concerning possible cataracts. The experience was fine in both instances.

Edited June 23, 201313 yr by WaywardWind

My son had a circumcision and bacteria removed from his penis.

We did this at Banglamung Hopsital, yes you here many stories, but honestly there is nothing wrong with it.

They have a new building with private rooms at a fair cost of 1200 baht a night, as my son is Thai there was no cost, for the operation.

Me personally I am against all hospitals, especially the Bangkok pattaya which I have used before, and the first question I was asked, was "do you have insurance?".

International hospital, I once fell off a motorbike, and hit my head, they wanted 5,000 baht for an X-ray, also included a doctor.

I have a very good doctor on Soi Lengkee, a private GP he never costs more than 1000 baht!

Anyway Queen Sirlikit Hopsital, in sattahip would be the one I would choose.

I also wouldn't trust a diagnosis from any hospital in Thailand.

And if I needed chemo, as the OP stated I would go home.

Hope you make a quick recovery all the best.

Hat a accident with my motorbike, broke 9 bone incl. my collarbone, the bring me to PIH hat a operation everything perfect incl. the price from me the get a 9

Went to BHP, the one on Suk north of Photosan. Had some gall stones that resulted in a kidney infection. Really I just went to get a prescription, should have just sent my gf to the pharma. They did a hand held ultrasound which was OK with me. The thing is, the lady doc, wanted me to stay in the hospital for 1 - 3 days for observation! I declined. It was a bit pricey but being from America still cheap for me comparatively.

PRK: are you focusing only on Pattaya hospitals or would you consider hospitals in BKK, Sattahip or Chonburi?

when getting meds from BPH

ask for itemized bill at pharmacy before paying

once you have it

tell them to amend the bill and take off all the meds

they will ask for the itemized bill back

you will have to be firm

they will insist they have to have it

they have been told to get it back when this happens

do not give it back under any circumstances

pay the new bill without the meds on it

go to Fascino on pattaya nua

tell them you want a gold card that gives you 5% discount

show them the paper with meds on it from BPH

this will serve as your doctors prescription

if you are going to spend over 1000 baht the card is free

if not its 75 baht

get the card

process the meds order from BPH hospital bill

save 50-60 % on BPH pharmacy prices

done

another good day in paradise..

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

I can't believe that, sorry.

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

I can't believe that, sorry.

You don't have to believe me, you can do the test yourself.

Get the detailed bill from BHP, then go to Fascino and ask for the exact same brand name drug and compare.

As I said, been there done that.

BHP makes it outrageous charges on doctors fee's and rooms.

Hmmm....I needed some antibiotics from PIH last year. Got them there as I was in pain. Went to Boots and the exact same drug was about 50% less. Same exact manufacturer, same exact dosage.

I only got a weeks supply, so the amount wasn't a big deal. But it was definitely more expensive.

Hmmm....I needed some antibiotics from PIH last year. Got them there as I was in pain. Went to Boots and the exact same drug was about 50% less. Same exact manufacturer, same exact dosage.

I only got a weeks supply, so the amount wasn't a big deal. But it was definitely more expensive.

You noticed I was mentioning BHP and not PIH ?

So from your comment it's clear that PIH is overcharging on meds.

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

thats entirely incorrect

i am not even slightly confused

that would be you just trying to disrupt my post with speculation

i have compared like for like drugs on many occasions and they are 50-60% more at BPH

i was once asked 860 for one ampoule of insulin at BPH

i got x5 for 1660 at Fascino

i was with my friend at BPH only the other day

he was prescribed meds at BPH at over 10,000 baht cost

we followed my guidelines

he got exactly the same meds at Fascino for 5300

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

I can't believe that, sorry.

You don't have to believe me, you can do the test yourself.

Get the detailed bill from BHP, then go to Fascino and ask for the exact same brand name drug and compare.

As I said, been there done that.

BHP makes it outrageous charges on doctors fee's and rooms.

its clear you have not been there and done that or you would not say this

BHP doctors fee are not outrageous either

i usually pay 4-500 baht to see a consultant

PRK: are you focusing only on Pattaya hospitals or would you consider hospitals in BKK, Sattahip or Chonburi?

Agree 100% - far too many people are fixated on Pattaya. Personally I think Phyathai is far better. Hint : ask for Gavin

It's geographical convenience for those who live in Pattaya.

My limited personal experience with meds at BPH is getting majorly reamed on the price ...

Edited June 24, 201313 yr by Jingthing

I also had a minor moto accident and drove myself to Pattaya International. I had abrasions and very sore right side. A doctor asked me some appropriate questions, checked my abrasions and a nurse did the wound cleaning. Got 3 meds. This is 1 in the morning. My bill was 780 baht. In my followup care for dressing changes, each visit was cheaper than the next, average 180 baht. I was very satisfied overall.

Don't know why so many people waste money.

Coming off 3rd Road on to Soi Lengkee, the first unit on the right, is Dr Desdchit.

He is by far the best GP, in pattaya and knows a hell of a lot more then in those stupidly overpriced hospitals. Perfect English, extremely intelligent, and down to earth.

A few bickering posts have been removed from view. If you can't add anything positive to this thread, please don't.

Can't see what the fuss is about meds from BPH - if you don't want to pay their price just get them elsewhere. Both mine and my daughters doctors at BPH asked without prompting if we wanted them to write a prescription rather than get meds from the pharmacy there.

Can't see what the fuss is about meds from BPH - if you don't want to pay their price just get them elsewhere. Both mine and my daughters doctors at BPH asked without prompting if we wanted them to write a prescription rather than get meds from the pharmacy there.

i think that's the point i was making

i am happy you found sympathetic doctors who understand the price gouging on meds

My one complaint about PIH is the lack of lab facilities, nearly everything is sent elsewhere. At BPH I get lab results normally in the same day at PIH 3-5 days, not a problem in my case as not an emergency. However for a friend admitted to PIH it took 3 days to diagnose his dengue where as at BPH it took less than 3 hours to get the results when I had it. With something serious/life threatening the lack of lab facilities could be quite important.

Edited June 24, 201313 yr by RabC

Good post thanks fellows.......

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

I can't believe that, sorry.

You don't have to believe me, you can do the test yourself.

Get the detailed bill from BHP, then go to Fascino and ask for the exact same brand name drug and compare.

As I said, been there done that.

BHP makes it outrageous charges on doctors fee's and rooms.

Friend got prescription from Cardiologist at BPH.

BPH pharmacy would charge approx. THB 10,000 per month for the whole lot.

Fascino charges approx. THB 6,000 for the same (no generic alternatives) including the Fascino discount.

IF you like to take the risk, you could do it a lot cheaper with generic alternatives, but they cause other side effects in some cases; beware!

Medication at BHP isn't overly expensive. They only use brand name drugs, which will cost exactly the same at Fascino. Been there, done that.

What people are confused with is that at Fascino in most cases you're able to get generic version of the same medication prescribed at BHP, which are remarkebly cheaper.

I can't believe that, sorry.

You don't have to believe me, you can do the test yourself.

Get the detailed bill from BHP, then go to Fascino and ask for the exact same brand name drug and compare.

As I said, been there done that.

BHP makes it outrageous charges on doctors fee's and rooms.

Friend got prescription from Cardiologist at BPH.

BPH pharmacy would charge approx. THB 10,000 per month for the whole lot.

Fascino charges approx. THB 6,000 for the same (no generic alternatives) including the Fascino discount.

IF you like to take the risk, you could do it a lot cheaper with generic alternatives, but they cause other side effects in some cases; beware!

thanks for that clarification Joe

Went through cancer/chemo treatment with 2 friends (lung and prostate). Both have died since. Both times ended up in http://www.bangkokhospital.com/wattanosoth/, which is much better suited with qualified doctors. A few years back they had only part-time cancer ward in BPH, with "travelling" doctors, who were nice enough but clearly not informed on newest treatment options.

Also cost in both cases got VERY high.
Anyway, if it is not a standard, proven chemo, i would fly to Australia, USA or Europe. These days you can verify so much on the internet and will realize very quickly if their treatment protocol is up to date. Good luck. PF.