@James *******

I didn't know that VFW had posts there, and I am a U.S. active duty veteran. If I can travel after injury or other medical problem, I've been to the foreigner hospital in Bangkok, Bumrungrad International Hospital, and trust them.

Anonymous participant 414 I understand and thank you. I do have a living will, although perhaps that is meaningless there. If I'm a vegetable, I don't care what they do with me. They can send me to the nearest crematorium, and I've seen them everywhere.

@Michael ************

The potential payment for something serious, while far less expensive than the U.S., is the problem. Our credit cards don't cover something too expensive, serious surgery such as open heart, while less than $40,000 compared to $175,000 to $400,000 in the U.S., could be an issue(?). My wife said that a Thai hospital might not allow me to leave without full payment, however that is only from her reading. She never had an issue growing up in Bangkok, as she was covered by very inexpensive regular Thai government insurance. Yes, I may be completely out of line worrying about this stuff! Your comments do make me feel better.

@James *******

I am a U.S. Army veteran (3 years service), but am not disabled.

@Michael ************

My concern is that as we often travel to somewhat remote rural areas, and I must use the nearest small hospital, and they do not accept my FEP insurance, then what do I do? It may not be possible to go to another hospital for a serious illness/injury.