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How To Register For Healthcare In Thailand
Thailand has a two-tier health insurance system, comprised of both public and private cover. Most Thai citizens are covered under the public scheme of the UCS (Universal Coverage Scheme) and this applied to expats as well until recently, when the system changed with…
What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Thailand?
Thailand’s healthcare system was ranked sixth in CEOWORLD magazine’s 2019 global healthcare index. Thailand offers a high standard of healthcare, and treatment can be both better and cheaper than in some Western countries. The majority of medical centres are based in the…
Prescriptions in Thailand: What Is Available and How to Ensure You Get the Right Level of Care
The healthcare system in Thailand is modern, and, in most cases, you will have no problem obtaining your regular medications. Drug costs will usually be covered by your health insurance scheme, though you should always check for exceptions and limitations. As in…
Maternity Care In Thailand: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
Wherever you live, access to good quality care during pregnancy and labour is important. If you are living abroad, particularly if you are not yet fluent in the language of your new home, finding the right plan can be stressful, and you…
How Much Do Health Procedures Cost in Thailand?
If you are working in Thailand, you should qualify for state-sponsored healthcare, covered by your social security payments. These payments are taken out automatically by your employer, and they usually work out to be about 5% of your salary. You will be…
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Robin Ann Martin, Bangkok
Who are you? Robin Ann Martin. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved abroad in 2006 to…
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