Thailand Guide: Health

One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.

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  Introduction

  The Thai healthcare system

  Thailand has a surprisingly good healthcare system and it has become one of the major “medical tourism” destinations worldwide. In general, you can obtain good medical treatment for a lower cost than in many other countries.

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  Public healthcare

  Public healthcare in Thailand

  Public healthcare in Thailand is free for Thai citizens. Medical staff are usually well-trained, though the facilities in public Thai hospitals are not as good as in private hospitals.

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  Private healthcare

  Private health insurance in Thailand

  Most expatriates choose to take out private health insurance. There are over 470 private hospitals with excellent medical facilities in Thailand.

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  Travel advice

  Hygiene, vaccination and precautions for Thailand

  Besides the heat, you will be exposed to all sorts of tropical diseases in Thailand. To minimize your risk of getting ill, you should keep in mind the following information.

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