I am an client of SBC brokers but not for much longer. I don’t have any pre-existing conditions and I was promised my bills would be covered in full. I had an emergency where I almost died and the hospital threw me to the streets because I could not pay usd 5000-10.000 upfront. The doctors said I would probably die but what do you do when you have a shit insurance and doesn’t have a300,000 dollars limit on you credit card. Safe your life and find a proper insurance brokerage
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original post highlights a troubling experience with medical insurance while living in Thailand. The user, a client of SBC brokers, faced a dire situation requiring an emergency hospital visit where they were unable to pay the upfront costs of $5,000-$10,000 despite having no pre-existing conditions and being promised full coverage. They share their frustration over being left without support and highlight the need for a proper insurance plan. Commenters discuss the typical practices surrounding medical payments in Thailand, clarifying that upfront payments are common and that insurance providers may reimburse later.