Healthcare in Thailand
Although healthcare in Thailand is relatively inexpensive, expats should make sure they have medical insurance that covers catastrophic incidents. Healthcare is generally of good quality in Bangkok, with English speaking doctors and specialists, but is much worse in rural areas. Private hospitals are especially first-rate and often employ staff that have received accreditation from the west. They are also very inexpensive and most expats will prefer private medical aid.
Private hospitals are usually excellent and much less expensive than in the west. This has lead to Thailand's rise as a medical tourism destination for operations such as cosmetic surgery, LASIK surgery and dental care. Many other operations and treatments are done in Thailand for a fraction of the cost in the west. Some hospitals catering to overseas medical tourists resemble hotels more than hospitals. This is especially true of medical tourism hospitals in the south that mix medical operations with beach side relaxation.
Private hospitals are usually excellent and much less expensive than in the west. This has lead to Thailand's rise as a medical tourism destination for operations such as cosmetic surgery, LASIK surgery and dental care. Many other operations and treatments are done in Thailand for a fraction of the cost in the west. Some hospitals catering to overseas medical tourists resemble hotels more than hospitals. This is especially true of medical tourism hospitals in the south that mix medical operations with beach side relaxation. Tags
