Tessellation Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Long time reader, first time posting. Hi. I've read all the threads that I could find on this topic but all information is pretty old and very conflicting, so I have some questions and think an update to this subject might be helpful to others as well. I need a medical exam for my work permit application. I am located in Bangkok. I can confirm that currently the Ministry of Labour in BKK is asking for the following tests: - Leprosy - Tuberculosis - Elephantiasis - Lung X-Ray - Addictive Substances - Syphilis 3 questions: 1. Is it still possible to go to clinics for this checkup, or are hospitals mandatory now? (recent info for BKK please) 2. Can anyone recommend a clean, reputable, cheap place in Bangkok that will be accepted by the Ministry of Labour? (I've been quoted 1200-1500 baht at the few hospitals I've called. I'm hoping for 350-600 baht, as I've read in older threads.) 3. Do clinics/hospitals actually perform Lung X-Rays in their checkups?? (I've never read of this requirement in past threads, I'm not a fan of getting x-rays I don't need...) I'm not too picky as long as the place is sterile (fresh needles used) & can communicate in English, but it would be great to find a place near an MRT/BTS station & bonus points if it is in/near Chatuchak. A private hospital for 600 baht would be ideal, but any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks in advance for any information or advice I receive! I'll come back to this thread to report my experience after I get my checkup. Edited March 25, 2015 by Tessellation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt116 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Lung X-Ray ? I have never been asked for one of those ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessellation Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Lung X-Ray ? I have never been asked for one of those ? Yeah, I thought it sounded odd, but it was on the list of testing reqs that the Ministry of Labour gave my employer when they asked what kind of checkup testing I needed. I've never heard of it anywhere else. I'm planning to avoid that bit unless absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Lol the clinic i went to checked my chest and that's it i remember seeing the list of what is to be checked which the doc signed 200 baht ty mr. Edited March 26, 2015 by Brit_Doggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Lol the clinic i went to checked my chest and that's it i remember seeing the list of what is to be checked which the doc signed 200 baht ty mr. yes listened to my chest and took blood. The time before I only sent the motorbike taxi to a doctor and he gave me the certificate..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessellation Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Lol the clinic i went to checked my chest and that's it i remember seeing the list of what is to be checked which the doc signed 200 baht ty mr. Lol the clinic i went to checked my chest and that's it i remember seeing the list of what is to be checked which the doc signed 200 baht ty mr. yes listened to my chest and took blood. The time before I only sent the motorbike taxi to a doctor and he gave me the certificate..... Was this in Bangkok? Recently? Can you recommend the clinic? I'd love to do it this cheap and easy, I'm just worried I will waste my time if Ministry of Labour says "no, must be hospital" or some such. If this has worked for you recently, that's good news for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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