Hospitals

Both public and private hospitals are available in Thailand. Queues and waits are generally longer in the public hospitals. For travelers, medical insurance is advisable.

In Bangkok and the major towns, hospitals are clean, modern and offer a good standard of treatment and service. The doctors are generally able to speak English and many are overseas educated. Smaller towns may only have a single provincial hospital, and villages a local clinic, which cannot handle serious medical treatments.

It’s best to seek care for dental, optical and cosmetic treatments in Bangkok. Major operations should also be conducted in Bangkok, if possible. Most major hospitals in Bangkok have a 24-hour service.

Emergency Numbers

The following emergency numbers are free of charge. Please note: English-speaking operators may not be available at certain times.

Police – 191 or 195
Fire – 199

Medical Evacuation & Ambulance Service (Bangkok) Tel. +66 2 255 1133-6

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