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Thailand

To access decent-quality care, prices soar. Taking out private insurance therefore becomes necessary, together with repatriation cover. As an expat, it is better not to rely on the Thai healthcare system in the event of a serious health problem, but rather on your Thailand expat insurance.

Example of healthcare costs
in Thailand

€35 GP consultation
+
€100 ultrasound scan
+
€30 hospital day in a private room
=

TOTAL

€165

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN THAILAND

The healthcare system in Thailand

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Under the national constitution, every Thai resident is covered by health insurance. There are three health insurance schemes:

– The compulsory scheme for private-sector employees.

– The voluntary scheme for entrepreneurs, farmers and the like.

– A universal scheme for the most disadvantaged.
In practice, medical centres and hospitals are fairly evenly spread across the country. With their local health card, residents can be treated at no cost. However, the care provided and the waiting times fall well short of European standards. To be treated in the best conditions, access to private medical centres is necessary.

Useful information

To access decent-quality care, prices soar. Taking out private insurance therefore becomes necessary, together with repatriation cover. As an expat, it is better not to rely on the Thai healthcare system in the event of a serious health problem, but rather on your Thailand expat insurance.

Learn more about Thailand on Wikipedia

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

191 Police

EMBASSY

35, rue de Brest – Charoenkrung soi 36 
Bangrak Bangkok 10500+66 2 657 5100Mail: ambassade@ambafrance-th.orgEmbassy

VACCINATIONS

No vaccinations are required to enter Thailand, but it is recommended that you be up to date on your DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, polio) and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations. Vaccinations against tuberculosis and rabies are also recommended.Depending on your destination, vaccinations against typhoid fever, viral hepatitis A and B, and Japanese encephalitis may be recommended.

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EXPATRIATE

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STUDENT

You are going to study

COMPANY

Expatriation or secondment of an employee

COMPANY

Employee on assignment

COMPANY

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