And in case of illness/accident in Thailand?
Following yet another unsavory turn of events, this time involving an unconscious tourist after a hit-and-run accident, this blog also writes about how a hospital should act.
I live in Chiang Mai and I would like to do a total check up. Gastroscopy, endoscopy, sugar, lung (function), MRI scan, etc. etc.
I feel totally, but totally exhausted, bowel movements are not right, my appetite is not what it should be, I prefer to sleep all day.
You have been quarantined for 16 days and you have tested negative. Suppose you are infected by a Thai after a few weeks, who will pay for the medical costs? You have been quarantined in an expensive hotel for 16 days.
Question to general practitioner Maarten: I am an HIV patient and I have a question about the cost of medicines?
My name is H. , I am 73 years old. Since 2007 I have been living in Thailand in Pattaya, and in 2012 I was infected with the HIV virus. For this I am under treatment in the hospital, Bangkok Pattaya hospital. My viral load is not detected. The attending physician is satisfied with the course of my illness. Medications I use Stocrin 600 mg and Truvada.
Reader Submission: Not all medical expenses in Thailand are reimbursed by health insurance
A few days ago, a request was made for experiences with Dutch health insurers in connection with reimbursements from Thai accounts. I was in a critical phase of talks with ZK at the time, but it has now been closed. Here's my experience.
Thailand is the world's riskiest holiday destination for British tourists, according to a new report. This ranking is based on the number of insurance claims in 2017. The research was carried out by the British firm Endsleigh Insurance Services.
Reader's question: Reimbursement of medical costs by Belgian health insurance companies?
At the beginning of this year, we were informed through this blog that medical costs incurred in Thailand were no longer reimbursed by CM (Christian Mutualities). We were still on Thai wintering then. When I returned to Belgium, I tried to find out whether this applied to all health insurance companies.
Reader question: Hospital costs after dog bite
Last week I was bitten by a stray dog. I immediately with my girlfriend to Bangkok hospital in Pattaya. The doctor looked at the wounds and advised me to give a syringe in my buttock (probably a tetanus syringe). And in each upper arm. This had to cost 23.000 baht.
Hospital care for tourists without (travel) insurance
People constantly hear or read stories about foreigners, expats and tourists who have insufficient means for treatment in a Thai hospital and who do not have (travel) insurance. Sometimes it seems that government hospitals provide free medical care and then you hear that the costs are indeed charged. The Phuket News went to investigate.
Large price differences at hospitals in Thailand
Anyone who has lived in Thailand for a longer period of time or who visits more often will undoubtedly notice the differences in prices in the hospitals. This is also often a topic of conversation. The government is now conducting research into this and the results are remarkable.
Medical costs for tourists in Thailand are very high
If you go on holiday to Thailand, it is better to make sure that he or she also takes out a good travel insurance with cover for medical costs. Anyone who thinks that the costs of medical care in the 'Land of Smiles' are low will be disappointed.
Holidays sometimes financial disaster due to medical costs abroad
If you go on holiday to Thailand or elsewhere, always read the conditions of your health insurance carefully first. If you do not have additional health insurance with worldwide coverage, take out a continuous or short-term travel insurance with medical costs to prevent your holiday from ending in a financial disaster.