Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Thailand if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"For major events, Bangkok offers some of the best hospitals in the world. It is important to have international health insurance geared toward expats so you can use these facilities. Major events are still quite expensive," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Ao Nang (Krabi), Thailand.
"Thailand is renowned for having some of the best medical care in the world, with many of the major cities having a great selection of medical specialists. Bangkok is the country's largest city and is home to some of the most advanced medical facilities, including top-notch private hospitals, some with international accreditation. Chiang Mai, in the north of Thailand, has also become an established medical hub, boasting a range of internationally certified physicians and an array of treatments and surgeries. Phuket, in the south of the country, is known for specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgery, as well as a range of general practitioners and specialists. Other cities and areas with a good selection of specialists include Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Hat Yai," commented one expat who made the move to Thailand.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
