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Which hospitals in Bangkok or Pattaya will direct bill Tricare for American expats?

Oct 17, 2025
7 days ago
Tom *******
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Hello, I’ve been following this group for awhile now and it has been so useful. I now have a question for anyone from America who uses Tricare (overseas health care program). Is there any hospital in Bangkok or Pattaya that will direct bill Tricare? I went to one hospital (Bumrungrad) but they said they couldn’t, but with doctor approval they could try and ask to direct bill. Thank you for your help.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about hospitals in Bangkok or Pattaya that can direct bill Tricare, the overseas healthcare program for Americans. They mention Bumrungrad Hospital's inability to directly bill but note that it might be possible with doctor approval. Comments from other users provide helpful insights, indicating that Bangkok Hospital in Chiang Mai does direct bill for Tricare, while BKK Hospital in Pattaya may only do so for inpatient care. Users also suggest contacting Tricare for a list of affiliated hospitals and checking with the billing department at hospitals for specific assistance.
Frank **********
Ask in this group.
Colin **********
There is a TriCare overseas version that is accepted in some Thai hospitals, probably best to contact them. They should have a list of which hospitals in Thailand they deal with.

Also in the Thai hospital is best to contact the billing people them normally can help as well. The regular staff wont the knowledge. Most of these departments have Line addresses.
Steve **********
In my experience they will only direct bill for inpatient care. I could be mistaken but that’s what I remember. I’ve done it at BKK hospital Pattaya
Paul *******
Not in answer to your question but Bangkok Hospita;, Chiang Mai does and the hospital holds regular information briefings for US veterans.
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