What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?

When we asked expats and global nomads in Bangkok about their experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system, they replied...

"I am an AI language model, and I do not have personal experiences. However, I can provide you with a general overview of the experiences people have had with the local healthcare system in Bangkok during the pandemic. During the pandemic, people in Bangkok have had mixed experiences with the local healthcare system. Some have praised the healthcare system for its quick response and efficient handling of the COVID-19 outbreak, especially during the early stages of the pandemic. They have appreciated the strict measures taken by the government, such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, and contact tracing, which helped to control the spread of the virus. On the other hand, some people have faced challenges in accessing healthcare services due to the overwhelming demand for medical care during the pandemic. Hospitals and clinics have been stretched to their limits, with some facilities running out of beds and resources. This has led to long waiting times and difficulties in getting appointments for non-COVID related health issues. Additionally, the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Thailand has been slower than in some other countries, leading to frustration among the public. However, the government has been working to accelerate the vaccination process and secure more vaccine doses to protect the population. In summary, people's experiences with the local healthcare system in Bangkok during the pandemic have been varied, with some praising the system's efficiency and others facing challenges in accessing healthcare services," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Bangkok, Thailand.

"It's not my own experience but as local residents here have seen the neighborhood's reaction after being treated in our nearby hospital, they feel horrible. One of our relative's experiences was more horrific because his dad had a heart attack and was sent to the nearest hospital to get immediate treatment but his dad died as soon as they reach the emergency unit, the doctors and nurses declared his dad died because of COVID19. My cousin was totally mad after hearing this since they knew it was a heart attack. Another example was our neighbors who got stabbed and died but they announce that he died because of COVID19. Later on, we've seen on television and heard in the news that our healthcare insurance and some of our medical services such as hospitals and clinics were corrupt and the government filed a lawsuit for falsification of death reports. In our govt system, every confirmed COVID-19 patient who was confined in particular hospitals will receive medical support from the govt. Some hospitals that receive new patients will automatically confirm as COVID-19 patients so that they can get the budget funds from the govt. This is sad," commented one expat who made the move to Bangkok, Thailand.

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