Medical tourism to Thailand, curse or blessing?
Medical tourism to Thailand has grown strongly over the past 10 years and will continue to grow. What does that mean for the medical care of the average Thai? An evaluation and a warning.
I am looking for someone who can help me in mediation in medical care. My father is in Srinagarind Hospital with acute liver failure, is very ill and difficult to talk to and the contact with the doctors is minimal. We have come over to assist him but get little cooperation.
Why do many Dutch doctors look down on Thai doctors? Most have never been to Thailand let alone had contact
with Thai doctors.
A group of concerned doctors can no longer agree with the current corona measures on the basis of the doctor's oath or vow and ask for an open and free dialogue about the goals and arguments below.
Dr. Somsak Akksilp, director general of the Department of Medical Services, supports the proposal to reopen the country to revive the economy battered by the corona crisis.
More than 80 percent of physicians admit to prescribing medications and/or treatments that they know are unnecessary or ineffective. This even applies to chemotherapy in patients with advanced cancer, according to research by the English Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
Get sick in Pattaya and then?
Will you get sick in Pattaya or Jomtien? For this situation, the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya has cars ready to come home with a doctor and nurse. For this, you need to call 1719 and they will provide first aid or possibly transport to the hospital. This service costs 3900 Baht.
My Dutch driving license expires at the end of 2016 and I would like to renew it. I have completed my Self-Declaration on the website of the CBR and because I have diabetes I have to undergo a fitness test by a doctor with a (valid) BIC registration.
News from Thailand – January 6, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Tropical storm Sonamu is approaching southern Thailand
• We have another riot: soap opera Nua Mek 2 stopped
• There is a threat of a shortage of medical specialists
Hua Hin Hospital: a medical hive
Hua Hin has three hospitals, so it's usually: which of the three? The private Bangkok Hospital is brand new, but still has some teething problems. The San Paolo, also a private hospital, has good quality medical care, but is housed in an old building, next to a night market. Finally, we have the Hua Hin Hospital, built in 2007 and a government hospital. Since my friend Ray wasn't feeling well this morning, she opted for the latter...