He bought any medical insurance for Thailand if it’s a good idea

What is government healthcare? I’m living in Rawai, Phuket. I’ve only been to Bangkok hospital for my girlfriend one time. It was a little more expensive than I was expecting in Thailand. Are there less expensive options? Maybe I’ll look into insurance options

Just general question -

Is there a lot of price difference between private hospitals? Thx

This would fall under the "everything else" section of the group. I've been going to Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok for a pretty good while for psoriasis treatment. Medicine is Secukinumab/Cosentyx. Would other hospitals be less expensive than Bumrungrad for the med (as it's about $660/month from Bumrungrad)? Does anyone have a Dermatologist recommendation in Bangkok? Thanks in advance for any info!

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Thank You All For Your Invaluable Advice, Decision Pretty Much Made, We will most likely Self Insure

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A few years ago I suffered from something called a spontaneous internal carotid artery dissection, I did not suffer a stroke and I have not had any medical intervention (no stents fitted etc) but as a result of my dissection, I now take multiple prescribed medication to try to control my blood pressure and it has left me with neurological issues (short term memory issues being one example)

Must say, to look at me, I look perfectly ‘normal’

Within the next 18 months we (myself and my wife) are planning on selling up (from the UK) and moving to Thailand to retire on a permanent basis, I will be 55 and my wife will be 61

Medical Insurance…

I have just read an article that insurance providers will not cover any pre-existing conditions, so with having high blood pressure, if I was to suffer from a stroke/ heart attack etc, I would not be covered as that could be linked to my blood pressure

I also appreciate, as we age, the premiums will increase substantially

So, based on the above, if I was to simply put a lump sum of money away and, in the event of a medical emergency, go to a public hospital and pay for any required treatment, would this be a viable option?

Has anyone got any experience on using the public hospitals?

As always, thank you in advance

Can anyone tell me where do Thai citizens sign up for moderna vaccine.

Thanks

Where can I go get modera vaccine I’m sure I will need to pay. Do not want others.

Hi dears, I would like to ask, can a non residence foreigner get vaccinated in Thailand? If not, which are the requirements now to be vaccinated in Thailand?

Are there finally any private hospitals ready to administer COVID vaccines 💉 in Thailand against payment in cash? Who knows what? When? Where? Thanks.