What happens if you're in an accident in Thailand without medical insurance, and how are ambulance services structured?

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I was wondering if anyone knows what the situation is regarding ambulances in Thailand. If you didn’t have medical insurance and were hit by a motorcycle sustaining a broken leg, where would you be taken?

Ask Thailand · Answer

In Thailand, if you are in an accident without medical insurance, local ambulance services operated by volunteer groups will take you to the nearest hospital. You can choose a hospital if you feel capable of communicating your preference. For a better hospital experience, private ambulances can be arranged, but they must be called directly. It is noted that legal motorbikes have some insurance coverage, providing a certain amount for injuries. In emergency situations, ambulances typically have contracts with specific hospitals and will take you there first, allowing later transfers if needed.

เฮินรี่ ********* · Answer

I was taken to a goverment hospital, but like said before, im not sure if it was their ambulance. Once I was just taken home because I didnt want to go hospital because nothing too big.

Jeff ******* · Answer

Well if you're unconscious, the first thing they'll do is remove your wallet, and if deceased you can kiss goodbye to your gold too!

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

the ambulances have contracts with a hospital nearby and will take you to their contractors first. You can then ask to be transferred to another hospital of your choice

Guy ********* · Answer

In my similar circumstance, i was taken to the nearest hospital then transfered to Lopburi hospital. After a week or so i decided to transfer to Maharat hospital in Korat. To do this you just hire a ambulance service like a taxi, work out the price and away you go.

Lynnette ******* · Answer

You'd use your travel insurance. You'd have your bike licence and IDP, tell them you'd be riding a bike and make sure you're covered for accident.

Ning ****** · Answer

thai's first aid is manage by which ever rescue group (unpaid workers and money are donated by people who they have help etc.)  that operates in the area that you are in. they will take you to the nearest hospital. if you want nice hospitals like bumrungrand etc, you have to call them to arrange a private ambulance to pick u up.

Carrie ****** · Answer

I mean, I have denied ambulances before. I told people not to call, because I didn't feel like it was that necessary and dramatic, and then I went to my hospital of choice. If you're conscious and able to communicate, then you could realistically go wherever you choose to

Meaw ************ · Answer

Every legal motorbike has 30,000 baht covered

Hafceey ********* · Answer

I don't know

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