Will I be covered under my Thai spouse's government medical insurance after our marriage?

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Mar 17, 2024

9 months ago

Keith ********

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Question I have not seen here yet , married to Thai lady , she is a retired government employee, we will be taking our marriage certificate to Thai embassy to get stamped and go forward with marriage visa for me . she said then she would send the marriage certificate to her government office and I would be covered under medical while here in Thailand . Has anyone experienced this ??

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The post discusses the potential for a foreign spouse to be covered under the Thai government's health insurance after marrying a Thai citizen. The poster is seeking confirmation from others about their experiences with being covered as a spouse of a Thai government employee and mentions plans to obtain a marriage visa by having the marriage certificate stamped at the Thai embassy. Comments indicate varying levels of coverage, with some saying that while the insurance may not be comprehensive, it is better than having no insurance at all.

Geoffrey **********

I was married to a Thai government nurse. I was entitled to free treatment in public hospitals, with private room with ensuite.

9 months ago

Paul *******

As you are married to an ex government employee , once the marriage is registered and you are issued with a pink Thai ID card you are covered by the universal health in government hospitals ( If I remember correctly its a max charge of 45b for treatment and medication) You wife will have to check with your local hospital to ensure your registered. I'm married to a former government teacher and have this coverage.

9 months ago

Keith ********

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@Paul ******

thank you for your response

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@Geoffrey *********

nice

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James **********

It won’t be the best medical insurance. But sure better than nothing

9 months ago

Jeffrey **********

To give you a good clear answer you need a little more information they're basically three types of government health insurance and then private insurance as a spouse yes on several you are covered some you're not

9 months ago

Keith ********

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@Jeffrey *********

thanks , will be interesting to see what is available, As soon as we applied for my Thai wife’s permanent residency in Canada , she was granted health coverage

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