Hospitals in Thailand. Going to retire in Thailand? Best hospitals & doctors in Bangkok, Chiang Mai+

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Thailand has excellent affordable medical care for foreigners and is a leading medical tourism destination. If you are planning to retire in Thailand healthcare is a key issue as is finding it at a low cost. Whether you are an expat, or living in Thailand, or just visiting, we will show you how to find the best hospitals in Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and more) and how to get the best Thailand medical care at the lowest cost. I'll also share my own experiences in searching for the best hospitals in Chiang my and my experiences there.
Also, I will show you how to find the best doctors in Thailand, whether you live in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phukey, Pattaya or elsewhere. The cost of medical care in Thailand is quite low compared to the western world, but you have to know how to find the lowest prices and still get the highest possible care. We will show you exactly how to do it so when you come to live in Thailand, you will know more than expats who have lived here for years on how to find the best and least expensive healthcare. I'll also tell you about my two experiences with going to the hospital in Thailand, once the emergency room.
I specifically will tell you about the best hospitals in Bangkok (Bumrungrad Hospital, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, Samitivej Hospital) and in the best hospitals in Chiang Mai (Maharaj Nakorn, Sriphat, Bangkok Hospital, Chiang Mai Ram) and in other cities as well. Knowing the best hospitals is also how you find the best doctors in Bangkok, the best doctors in Chiang Mai, and around Thailand. This is because most doctors do not have independent offices as in the west. Regular appointments are usually done only at the hospital.
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Natt speaks excellent english and can assist you with Thailand insurance where ever you live in Thailand or even if you are presently outside Thailand and need insurance before you arrive. (He may give me a small referral fee perhaps big enough to buy a bowl of khao soi, but it comes out of his pocket, and does not affect you getting the best rate. I chose only Natt because of his great reputation.)
Thanks to Bruce Brodnick for the Constipation Man vocal.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
02:11 Fast facts about hospitals in Thailand
02:42 My first time at a Thai hospital emergency room
05:17 Different quality levels of Thailand hospitals
07:10 Review of different levels of care
12:08 Rankings for hospitals in Thailand
13:22 Newsweek Thai hospital rankings
16:46 Doctors working at both private and public hospitals
18:04 Healthcare membership cards for discount
20:12 Joint Commission International hospital accreditation
21:30 Comparing costs between levels of hospitals
23:26 Health insurance agents
25:28 Hospital pharmacies vs other pharmacies
28:23 Conclusion
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@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE AND RING THE NOTIFICATION BELL 😊: www.youtube.com/@RetiredGlobalLife?sub_confirmation=1 To watch my Health Insurance in Thailand for Expats and Foreigners: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-epIhlkDtKzQ.html And if you want to reach Natt Tassana for Thai health insurance advice whether you are in or outside of Thailand: ten-pac.com/referral/retired-global-life/ Full disclosure: Natt may give me a small reward (likely enough for a bowl of Khao Soi), but it comes out of his pocket and you will get the best price he can find for you for the best policy suiting your needs. I refer to him solely because he has a great reputation for good service and speaks perfect English and Thai. If you want to find an agent on your own, I give you some tips how to do so in the video. The goal is just that you get someone skilled and looking out for your long-term best interests.

@sedw 3 месяца назад

I will try to cover this topic in my YT Channel as well in german .. Of corse i will mention your Video!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@sedw Thank you. The link to JCI is in the description and you can just google Joint Commission International hospital ratings. Same with Newsweek 2024 hospital rankings. Best wishes to your channel.

@donxz2555 3 месяца назад

Everyone has different experiences I have used both big and small government hospitals and the private hospitals in Chiang mai My experience has been that the government hospitals have long waits and then can be either 'sent away' to a private hospital or passed around, asked for a scan (we have a machine but no one to use it) as like all public services is underfunded, staff were great but it was a long uncertain drawn out process. also seeing the same dried blood on the ER curtains two months after my first visit, funding it seems is in short supply. My experience with the Bangkok Hospital in Chiang Mai has been fantastic, quick, efficient and cannot fault, saw consultant in the morning had CT scan and operation in the afternoon - but you pay for it. The local medical centres in villages are great for small issues like removing stiches and wound care and cost very little. i would now been through all of them go back to the Bangkok Hospital in Chiang Mai.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Sounds like you are thinking about what I described. Have you tried Sriphat? Lower cost than Bangkok Hospital but a very good rep.

@deplorabled1695 3 месяца назад

Top tier content and I have subbed as a result. My 4 significant interfaces with the Thai medical system has been better than anything I have had in Australia.

@kathyhirsch379 3 месяца назад

At the moment a maybe maybe not cataract check in the hospital is 3 years 😢

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I'm glad you had good experiences as I did. And glad to have you as a subscriber. I hope you will keep commenting. Thanks for the nice compliment.

@Peter-tm7zp 3 месяца назад

What a cool video Randy, thanks for making it. I had emergency kidney stone surgery at Bangkok Hospital Chonburi 2 years ago and the experience was amazing. I had 2 experienced surgeons, morphine and sponge baths for 3 days by the adorable Thai nurses. Total cost was 1/5th of what the equivalent care would have cost here in the states. Bangkok Hospital participates with BCBS international core, so I was reimbursed at in-network rates too.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Peter, and so glad your surgery went so well. So you have a BCBS international plan? Did you buy it in Thailand or in your home country?

@Peter-tm7zp 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife Yes I have a BCBS plan here in America, with international coverage while traveling.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@Peter-tm7zp Are you talking about an Advantage plan or Medicare Type G plan, where it is just for emergencies?

@Peter-tm7zp 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife No, not Medicare. My plan is still through my employer, but it comes with international coverage while traveling, for emergencies mostly. Important to note, at the time of the incident I had a separate travel emergency insurance policy that denied coverage. Travelers should be warned that travel/emergency policies have exclusions, for things like calcifications like stones, or cancer, or pregnancy.

@chinesecrested9528 3 месяца назад

Great editing. Great videos, great humor. An acquaintance was hospitalized and had an emergency double bypass. No insurance... He was in a private room and stayed for 9 days. Out of pocket was roughly 8k. This included follow up visits. Worth every penny.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the nice comments and glad you got my jokes. (: Thanks for sharing the story about the double bypass. Glad to have real life stores about this.

@chinesecrested9528 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife keep up the good work, i applaud a good sense oh humor. Upon our return in June, my wife and I would like to see you both at a meet and greet, or something to that effect.

@mydogsnameispojo 3 месяца назад

Great, great video Randy. Thanks for doing all the research and hard work to make it.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

That is very nice of you, Andrew, and yes, it was a lot of work. I want to be one of those RU-vidrs who just walk with their camera for ten minutes and that is their complete video. Life would be easier, haha. I hope you share it on your social media if you know others who might be interested in the subject.

@marchanson711 3 месяца назад

This is my favorite Thailand channel. Thank you.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

What a nice compliment. I'm going to mail your comment to Chris Parker, haha. My videos are better when Joy is in them. Solo for me on this one.

@jerrybutteris391 3 месяца назад

Great information Randy. Thanks for making the video and passing along the terrific information

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Jerry.

@stopcrueltyagainstanimals2578 3 месяца назад

Thanks Randy, fascinating insights, advice and information. thanks again for all your hard work putting this info together.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

That's very nice of you. Thanks!

@Sheeeerkhan 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Hope the video blows up and goes viral and will help you grow your channel as deserved! Cheers 🙏🏻🙂☀️

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

You and me both! Hospital videos won't go viral but I hope it will be helpful. If you know others who are interested in Thailand I hope you will use the Share button under the video and share it on your Facebook or other social media. That will help it grow and educate people at the same time.

@tshakespeare9371 3 месяца назад

Excellent infomative video. Thanks for putting it all together and sharing it. Fun to watch too. Hats off to you Randy.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Big thanks! I try to put out some real informative videos. I hope if you know others who are interested in Thailand you will use the Share button under the video and share it on your Facebook or other social media. Thanks!

@joewalton6056 3 месяца назад

Outstanding, Randy! Thank you sir! You are very helpful for those hoping to retire in Thailand

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks! I thrive on compliments!! (: Hope to see you here again.

@whistler1056 3 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for doing all of this research and presenting so well - with just a side note of humor! I can see from this video how much you feel at home in Chiang Mai and how much you want to share that feeling. Great job!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thank you Mr. Rockey! Always a great pleasure to hear from you.

@andrewhardcastle7982 3 месяца назад

Super important video thanks a million

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Big thanks!

@jodyweikal7596 3 месяца назад

Randy….HOLY CRAP!!!! Thank you so much for the work you put into this. As I sit here in Chiang Mai, ready for complete relocation to hear next month, this video came at the perfect time. I need to buy you a coffee or lunch. Look forward to seeing you ‘LIVE’ and not on my little screen. Thank you again.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Jody! Yes, lots of editing and research for that one. Please share it on Facebook or wherever with others who might benefit. I hope it helps a lot of people.

@dukewanders 13 дней назад

Excellent content and information. Thanks for taking the time to share! You just earned a new subscriber.

@RetiredGlobalLife 13 дней назад

Thanks and welcome. Very kind of you. I look forward to your future comments and sharing.

@beehive5835 3 месяца назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is a very, very important topic! I'm sure many viewers would also be interested in knowing about nursing home options in Thailand.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Ah one subject at a time, haha. Thanks!

@Jeff-cz3pj 3 месяца назад

Top notch info thank you! I have heard several people say Sriphat is #1 in Chiang Mai

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Jeff! yes, it is #1 many say.

@KnownAsLeo 3 месяца назад

This is some really solid info - I had no clue about the public facility options which foreigners can visit. You are correct that many expat vloggers speak to the private options and not so much about the public hospitals. Great content sir!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks Leo. Appreciated. If you know others who are interested in Thailand I hope you will use the Share button under the video and share it on your Facebook or other social media. I hope many can learn from this.

@pmj50 3 месяца назад

great information thank you!!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome! I appreciate it.

@alancooling6989 Месяц назад

Excellent informative video, it covers so much in the time. I will be checking out the other videos later. Thanks .

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

Thanks, Alan. Visit again.

@alanharrison694 3 месяца назад

New subscriber Randy, enjoyed the video very much. In 2005 I stayed 3-days at Queen SiriKit Hospital in Sattahip in a private room, and the staff, and especially the doctors were great! And it was a fraction of the cost, even though then I had BUPA.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your experience, Alan, and glad all went well.

@trope1956 3 месяца назад

VERY GOOD AND INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I really appreciate it! Thanks. I hope you will click the Share button under the video and share it on Facebook and your social media if you think some of your friends might benefit as well. Thanks.

@bno5357 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much for this very very informative video and for the efforts put in in making it. It is full of useful tips !

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

@speedypanda454 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the Info/Video. Just great. I move in September to Bangkok.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Enjoy the big city. Lots to do there. I enjoy the non central areas near the river but don't like the concrete jungle portion.

@roblacyclist1170 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your very informative video. I too, have found Chiang Mai Ram hospital to provide excellent healthcare.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Good to hear from you, Rob. Thanks!

@sugarcan1110 3 месяца назад

Just clicked on to watch I been waiting for this ..thinking about getting job there

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks! It can be hard to get a job there as a westerner, except teaching English, which is a good job if you like teaching.

@liveandlearnwithmike 3 месяца назад

Great video. Thank you

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much, Mike.

@julian2524 3 месяца назад

This information is gold 🙏🏾

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Very kind of you, Julian. Thanks.

@tedyoumans2296 3 месяца назад

Really great information Randy! I hope you’ve overcome your constipation😂 Thanks for your vulnerability!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Haha, Ted, thanks for reminding me!

@hauvtoj 3 месяца назад

Great job!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Such a looooong video to record. Lots of information to give out.

@Tra980 3 месяца назад

Great video…I was about to comment that the video was lacking just one topic, the cost of hospital pharmacy vs. outside pharmacy, then you covered that too at the end.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Glad I escaped a scolding from you on, that, haha. I hope it was helpful! Take care.

@jtns2845 2 месяца назад

another excellent video, thank you. the description of the thai hospital system tracks that found in indonesia, but the overall quality of care is way higher in thailand. many indonesians get non-emergency medical care in malaysia now as singapore is too expensive, and no language barrier exists between indonesia and malaysia.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Helpful info. Thanks.

@jamesspeed1 3 месяца назад

Great Video and many useful tips . I have used Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok , expensive but great service . For pharmacy in Bangkok Chula is reliable and cheap or order online , I use Medisafe , they mail to Koh Samui . Key tip for insurance , get it when you are fit and healthy .

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks. Good advice re insurance,. Stay well and enjoy Koh Samui. Joy and I enjoyed our trip there a few months ago.

@azspeedster5465 3 месяца назад

Thank you for a very informative and extremely important video for those of us looking to move and reside in Thailand. I recently returned from a trip to Thailand for the purpose of deciding where in Thailand I plan to retire in. Chiang Mai was high on my list of retirement cities. Your video reinforces my decision. All the best.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks! And very smart of you to make an advance trip to test the waters before you actually move. I love Thailand but it is not for everyone. We are all looking for completely different things and lifestyles. Even Thailand is not one size fits all.

@azspeedster5465 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife Thank you, Randy. I traveled around to several cities in Thailand during my 3 week stay last November. I really liked Chiang Mai and met several Thai residents there and they were extremely friendly and helpful in showing me around the city. We have kept in touch since and I told them that I am planning to return to Thailand to retire there. They offered to help me find a place to live and get settled. They are the warmest folks ever and I am truly looking forward to returning back soon. Hope to meet you and your beautiful wife one day in Chiang Mai. Take care.

@user-cx2cy3qo5q 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much I’m just about to go to Thailand for good 👍

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I'm glad it was helpful!

@keithmiller9665 3 месяца назад

Subbed, good video.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Keith. Hope to see you here commenting again.

@mangostickyrice555 3 месяца назад

Thumbs up 👍 Randy

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks as always, Mango. Always nice to hear from you.

@WanderlustReports 3 месяца назад

Once again an excellent video, full of information and practical advice. But watch out, Randy, I can swear I saw Joy's portrait behind you frowning at 15:15 and 26:53! I wouldn't want to see your name in the news pages, like "a Thai woman slits the throat of her American fiancé!"

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Haha, you are too funny. She knows where my heart is. I hope you will use the Share button under the video and share it on your Facebook or other social media and get this info out to people who can use it.

@guspagoulato859 2 месяца назад

good stuff!!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Gus!

@consulthai 3 месяца назад

Hi Randy, checking in from Krabi on vacation . What a great video again! I can underwrite everything you report. And I'm not even an insurance underwriter but unfortunately over the years I had used many of the hospitals you mentioned ,both in Bangkok and in Chiang Mai. Obviously private hospitals are in business for profits so their prices are much higher than public hospitals. Their services on the presentation side can be like 5 star hotels and Bamrungrad is a prime example . From my perspective, based on experience , is that they tend to do overservicing to maximise profits . Much more than other private hospitals. Other than the quality of medical expertise, which is the most important, and that goes for every country, it depends on a couple of things. 1. The training they received and where. 2. Their empathy and bedside manner . So on 1. If the hospital website lists the doctors profiles you can check out where and what year they graduated and their career moves plus any additional trainings ,some in America, the UK and other Western counties. That means a lot to me. On 2. This is important , particularly if you're a long term resident. When I find a doctor who I have a good rapport with and a lot of female doctors seem very empathic, maybe to do with culture and their maternal upbringing, I ask them if they could become my primary health provider. They can always transfer me to the right specialist by recommendation. After all they know the right doctors better than me . One more comment.. Your health care and rehabilitation is also affected by your mental state due to anxiety. So the level of care and ambiance in a private hospital plus much less waiting time is very beneficail to you and your recovery. Probably worth spending a bit more if you uninsured but can afford it . Ah and thanks for the plug . It helped my mental state!😜

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Glad you saw my shout out! Thanks for all your comment above as well. I keep telling Joy I want to go to Krabi but she keeps picking other places. One day soon I hope to check it out. Have fun my friend.

@The_Turd_Ferguson 3 месяца назад

Went to the ER one night at 4AM for what I thought was flu. Within 120 seconds literally, I had been checked in and already had a bed. Within 20 minutes, I had seen a nurse, doctor and had tests run. Within 30 minutes, I had paid my bill and and received meds and was told it was an upper respiratory infection. Total cost including meds? 84 bucks. Costs more to put gas in my car.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Ah, you are a walking advertisement for Thailand healthcare, haha. Thanks for the story. What city and hospital treated you so wonderfully?

@andrewhardcastle7982 3 месяца назад

I agree on all comments on Bangkok hospital comments totally fantastic service

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Hey, Andrew, thanks! Good to hear from you. Stay happy in Bangkok.

@MayaDalite Месяц назад

Fantastic info! Your channel is the "go-to" source for real, useful Thailand info. Keep it coming... Any prospect of doing something on best banks, best type of account for expats, how to open an acct, how to earn a decent return, gotchas, etc?

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

Actually yes I hope to to a bank one soon but likely several months away. Thanks!

@jamesv5802 2 месяца назад

I will make sure to go to the Chiang Mai hospital with the nurses.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Haha, do it!

@dianepuri870 3 месяца назад

what a very very useful video. and thank you thank you for making this very understandable and comforting

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Diane, for taking the time to write. And best wishes.

@jonhobson3592 3 месяца назад

Good video this thanks. I use Paolo hospital near me for small issues , blood tests & check ups but am aware yes can go to others ..

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I don't know that one. Thanks for sharing for those in your region.

@jonhobson3592 3 месяца назад

Never any big queues in the hospitals , clean , friendly and helpful 😊 yes for sure , some great eye candy a lot of hospital staff 😅

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Jon. Hope to see you again here.

@glendahill 3 месяца назад

Excellent video as usual, and so informative. I had some great dental work done in Chang Mai years ago, would have cost me considerably more in the UK. I'm currently toying with the idea of going to Thailand for heart surgery, that in the UK will cost £20k, but in Thailand £6k, alas I can't get it done on the NHS as it's deemed not life threatening, but it impacts my scuba diving.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Surgery is never fun so good luck on that, whether in the UK or here in Thailand. Hope you are back in the water soon!

@glendahill 3 месяца назад

Thanks. Surgery is a nightmare, I've just had my hip replaced!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@glendahill I hope you were like my mom who had both replaced, years apart. She was moving around almost immediately on one and on the other, if took a few weeks to feel right, but fine now.

@garybeijing23 3 месяца назад

Wonderful, thank you ☕️🤝🙏

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Gary. I hope it is helpful for you. If you know others who are interested in Thailand I hope you will use the Share button under the video and share it on your Facebook or other social media.

@garybeijing23 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife Randy thank you for taking the time not only to put together the research and content for that video, really, but also for taking the time to reply individually. That generosity itself warrants a reply from my morning coffee up here. With a view to retiring in the kingdom from later this year, your smiles and content do go a long way. As a cyclist, if I decide upon a future home base in CM, I'd love to buy you both a coffee. Until then take care and best wishes, Gary, Beijing

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@garybeijing23 Thanks. Well I will hope we will find ourselves in town and free at the same time. Best wishes.

@davedaniels4967 3 месяца назад

Hello Randy, great video. Lot's of wonderful information. I'll only ask one question. Do you need a medical card if you plan to buy insurance in Thailand? I've given up on the idea of trying to use my Medicare in Thailand. Thai insurance will be received by the hospital quicker and less hassle.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

A membership card likely would not be necessary if you have insurance. Look for a carrier with direct pay to contract hospitals. Much more convenient.

@Vonsat 2 месяца назад

As a Thai, I can confirm that it is true about the same doctor working at a private hospital AND a public one. Many of them do that. But even for Thais, sometimes we prefer to go to private hospitals because we have to wait longer to get a room or see the doctor at the public hospital. The doctor I go to for my botox and filler injections (at his clinic) works as a neurologist at a hospital so I am in good hands.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the verification!

@PATThaiA 3 месяца назад

Liked นะ..

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks a lot, Pat. I hope it helps you out. Take care.

@kathyhirsch379 3 месяца назад

I keep pressing the like button nothing no change

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Kathy. Hmmm, you must have a YT account if you are commenting, so I don't know. If you press it twice it cancels the like.

@glendahill 3 месяца назад

Alas not. Despite being relatively young to have the op, I'm still in pain 5 months down the line, but this is due to tendon issues rather than the op itself. I'm told 6 months at least before it gets better. Thankfully I don't need the other one doing I've still got 3 camping trips planned for this year, so it's not holding me back

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Good luck and have fun camping!

@modhatter113 25 дней назад

Was reading a comment from down below about other RU-vidrs who just "walk with a camera and talk". Funny you mention that as I was watching one of those yesterday, and thought this was no way to be a RU-vidr, and just looked at his numbrers (pretty bad). Then my next thought went to you, and for a moment I considered commenting on his channel and suggesting he watch your channel to learn how it should be done. Mind you I said "considered". But of course I have too much class to do such a thing.

@RetiredGlobalLife 25 дней назад

Ah there are many great "walk and talk" RU-vidrs. The key is what they are saying. Joy and I have our share of talking as we walk sometimes. Thanks for the nice comment and come again.

@speedypanda454 3 месяца назад

Hahahaha, the Song. Funny Dude.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Haha, thanks. Yes, I was quite proud of my lyrics. You are the first person to mention it.

@bigwaidave4865 3 месяца назад

I live in Central Bangkok and I love Bumrungrad. Yeah I know it’s expensive but I always remind myself. I could be in some crappy Kaiser hospital back in San Fran. and when was the last time you received a $10 lunch voucher for a restaurant downstairs because your doctor was 20 minutes late🤣🙏

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Haha, great comment.

@rdefacendis 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this very important content. So many people whisk themselves off to far flung destinations for long vacations and don't think about how they would manage an accident or health event. This was a very practical guide for those who have their wits about them and can make decisions for themselves. Which brings me to my question: What if you can't make these decisions. What if you are unconscious and in an ambulance in say Chiang Mai or Bangkok... how is a decision made about where to take you?? I would self-insure but you can't have your bank balance tattooed on your forehead whenever you leave your home.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Good question but I'd guess the same problem exists anywhere in the world. I'd guess a duty to keep someone alive until they do have their wits about them. I know some people wear health tag necklaces regarding certain medical alerts, but beyond that I don't have an answer. Thanks for comment. Hope to see you here again.

@userdhss-hsjs 3 месяца назад

If you are unconscious and you are taken to a private hospital in Thailand there is a high chance you will be moved to a government hospital after they are unable to get an upfront payment from you. This happened recently in Thailand and resulted in the death of the person. You will never face this issue in the west. It's illegal to refuse emergency treatment to a person in need. In Asia, things are different.

@rdefacendis 3 месяца назад

@@userdhss-hsjs there are many very high quality public hospitals in Thailand…. But you should always have emergency contact info on your person whenever you are traveling…

@userdhss-hsjs 3 месяца назад

@@rdefacendis I disagree. I don't think you have thought things out carefully. I would not want to be in any Thai hospital for a serious emergency, including private. And that assumes you even make it there on time because Thais don't pull over for ambulances like they do with western nations. Many times people die in the ambulance because of traffic jams. Also, what if a person is robbed of their wallet and then assaulted and left unconscious? What if you forget your emergency contact info and you get hit by a car? What if they can't reach your emergency contact and you die while waiting? It's extremely dangerous to be in a country where you can be refused medical treatment because you are unconscious and cannot provide upfront payment from if you simply cannot pay upfront. It's pretty barbaric in my opinion. You are blaming the victim.

@rdefacendis 3 месяца назад

@@userdhss-hsjs What is your evidence to support a conclusion that Thai hospitals are inferior or unsafe? Where are you pulling patient outcome data from? What comparisons have you done between the Thai health system and other health systems around the world? Are you aware that Thailand is one of the leading destinations around the world for medical tourism? In my country people die every day in emergency waiting rooms because it takes hours just to be seen by a doctor... Looking forward to reviewing your independent, comparative patient outcomes data.

@Masta2A 3 месяца назад

Hey Randy I was in Pattaya December 2022 and contracted Dengue Fever .. I ended up in Bangkok-Pattaya in Pattaya Hospital for a week and during my recovery the Doc said the likelihood of contracting it again if visiting Thailand again is almost guaranteed .. I returned to Thailand in April 2023 and spent all my time in Bangkok without recurrence but I’m also returning to Bangkok & Co in July this year 2024 so I am a bit concerned about getting this mostly tropical disease as it does knock you around .. Are you aware of any vaccination in Thailand and where would you recommend I go upon my return in July ?? Thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I can't advise you on vaccinations, etc. But I think that is transferred from mosquitos, so use Picaridin. Harder to find in Thailand but easy in the US. Better than DEET and no smell and no side effects like DEET. Watch my mosquito video for mor info if you want.

@shkim103 3 месяца назад

I am getting ready to retire and was wondering if I should keep my FEHB health insurance into retirement if Thai medical services are so cheap. US insurance even the FEHB for retirement government employees are very expensive. Is in more cost effective to instead get Thai insurance or pay out of pocket? Been healthy most of my life.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I certainly would not give it up until you've actually lived here for an extended period, and find out if you can re-start your FEHB once giving it up. Is there a continuing penalty like with Medicare to give up and reclaim?

@user-qs5gt6ty6s 3 месяца назад

This might be the first video to point out the doctors you find at fancy private hospitals in Thailand are actually the same doctors who work at non-fancy govt hospitals. So true!

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Sounds like you know these things too. Feel free to share any insight you have here for others to read. I'm sure there are things I did not mention that would be helpful.

@user-qs5gt6ty6s 3 месяца назад

For those wondering why doctors don't quit the govt facilities altogether and go work in private ones because apparently the money at the latter is much better. Well, there are a number of reasons. 1 younger doctors owe it to the govt for subsidising their 6 years of training in the uni's 2. there's indeed a prestigious air to being part of big govt facilities. Yes, the money is less but the proverbial fancy headgears will open doors to money eventually. The fact that they work at established public hospitals is the reason why they got a gig at private ones in the first place. 3. I may be naive here but I was unfortunate enough to spend a few nights at a big state hospital recently. I don't know but based on my observation, doctors there do care about us patients who pay zero to 30 Baht for all of the treatments and services we have got. They're meticulous. They check everything. It felt genuine there. Oh btw, I do keep hearing about how private facilities have a habit of referring life-and-death operations to public ones.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@user-qs5gt6ty6s Thanks. Good comment.

@sugarcan1110 3 месяца назад

How much do you pay for ambulance for emergency or like transport to outpatients ? Any ideas

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Yes, I believe a normal ambulance with a nurse or attending person is about $1,500-2,800 baht. So usually about $45-80. I'm sure it varies. If an emergency most insurances will cover it.

@pepeee548 3 месяца назад

What about best insurances in thailand or for travel in asia?

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

There are many carriers who cover not just Thailand but Asia, or the world, but often excluding the US. AIA is quite good, but talk to agents for the others. It is key they tell you that you can rely on them not renewing your policy if you turn very ill. I think Pacific Cross is one that is seen as reliable in that category as well, but I don't want to list specific carriers as an agent can answer you best.

@guido3771 2 месяца назад

You have to note that Bangkok Hospital in Pattaya is not in the top 30. I found out that management must differ in their branches, though I can't complain about nurses and physicians.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

I just listed the one in Bangkok which is on the list. That's not to say other BKK hospitals around the country can't be excellent too... or not.

@anthonylutz118 Месяц назад

On a tourist visa before COVID. My Thai wife took me to a hospital in Chiang Mai (don't remember which) for fluid in my lungs. Walked in gave passport, chest x-ray in ten minutes, sat and waited 10 or 15 minutes for doctor (female / Thai / spoke English), she already had imagine on her monitor, told me I had fluid in my lungs, I said I know, wrote out 5 prescriptions, another 10 to 15 minute wait, picked up the 5 prescriptions, another 10 to 15 minute wait, paid my $125., and out. So, again, foreigner, walk-in, x-ray, doctor, 5 prescriptions, $125., all within a couple of hours...maybe. Best thing out if all of that?... Immediately cleared up my lung issue that I had been fighting fir months.

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

I love hearing stories like yours, Anthony. Thanks so much.

@anthonylutz118 Месяц назад

@@RetiredGlobalLifeThank you for the excellent video and your response. Query... When someone such as you says they will "leave a link", on my phone I look and can never find the link mentioned. So, in this case I am extremely interested in your comment about the medicaid "secret". Can I talk you into directing me to this video? Thanx. Tony P.S....Live on the Big Island of Hawaii and have small house in Chyaiphum.

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

@@anthonylutz118 Sorry it should have been in the description but maybe not visible on the phone. I likely meant this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aNu4-RWQ91I.html

@BarnabyBarry 3 месяца назад

Would you say those top private hospitals in Thailand are as good as Scripps in San Diego?

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I would say Bumrungrad is better. The others I'm not sure.

@MrKansaitim 3 месяца назад

I think Pattaya might be the second largest city there.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Chiang Mai never feels to me like the second largest and Pattaya looks and feels bigger. But the official stats say Chiang Mai. I think it is because CM is so spread out and Pattaya is more congested but in much less space. Who knows, statistics can be played with and I'm not sure who they exactly draw up city lines.

@MrKansaitim 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLifeYou are probably correct. Hey, nice overview of medical options!

@stupot1952 3 месяца назад

Trouble in Thailand is getting a insurance company you can trust hence many people putting money away each month to pay for any treatment

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Yes, some companies may refuse to renew policies for costly/sick patients, which is not ethical. This is more likely to happen with offshore companies IMO, than good Thai companies. A good agent can tell you the reliable companies. But self insure with own money is an option for many who can't get insurance.

@derekbrown7892 3 месяца назад

What government hospital do you recommend in Pattaya or sataheep

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Sorry, Derek, Pattaya is not in the region where I live so I don't know if there is a best government option. Usually if there is a university hospital, they are better than a regular public hospital. Best wishes.

@billweis7638 3 месяца назад

What about preexisting issues? Will they drop you have one case? I have heard horror stories.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

About anywhere in the world they will restrict re pre-existing conditions. Sometimes no coverage sometimes a wait period. Ask Natt the agent, or an agent you trust. Take care.

@billweis7638 3 месяца назад

Thanks for super quick response

@pickledbeaker5916 3 месяца назад

Will hospitals admit you and save your life in an emergency without money upfront or just let you die like in the Philippines?

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

I've been told hospitals have an obligation to save a life and can't deny treatment. But I've also heard of hospitals being quite cold about the $-side of things before treatment. So it depends on where you go I'd guess. But the usual cases I hear when $ is a problem is that treatment was given and then the patient admits (I'm talking about Westerners) they don't have enough $ to pay. Some hospitals will actually force you to stay until you pay, which seems sort of counter-productive, but it is what it is. I guess they think as a non-Thai that is their best way to get paid.

@carltonedwards8775 3 месяца назад

How do you find out the cost of medical exams in Thailand?

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Depending on the tests I'd guess some hospitals you could call and ask the appropriate department, and some might need to have an initial exam first.

@carltonedwards8775 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife Thank you

@dleister1 3 месяца назад

I’ll meet you in April and I’ll let you buy me lunch.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Rats, no free lunch for me. I'll be in CA and it is Joy's first visit to America.

@mbulk3182 Месяц назад

Is the health care in your country really worse ?

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

Do you mean my birth country, the USA? We have both great and terrible health care. The problem it is so, so costly, and not accessible to all. Thailand has very affordable health care, from fancy clinics to government facilities.

@mbulk3182 Месяц назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife i was last month in a private one in Nongkhai,they rip me off only with the medicine who gave for used at home,afther i look on google about the price,i can found them on the lazada site too,,its a big shame how they tread fralangs,any way I from Holland,a lot better organize then here in Thailand.

@dovygoodguy1296 3 месяца назад

APPLE PECTIN POWDER. YOU'LL NEVER BE CONSTIPATED.....

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the tip. I will look into it. Thankfully, not a regular occurance, but international flights seem to do that to me.

@dovygoodguy1296 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife 4 capsules together per day. It will take at least 24 hours to work. Drink alot of water.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@dovygoodguy1296 Thanks, Doctor! Appreciate it.

@dovygoodguy1296 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife No doctor. I just have the same problem!

@ParisianThinker 2 месяца назад

Why all the comments about girls in Thailand? What about the men in Thailand for Western Women?

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Another viewer commented what about Thai men for western men... So yes both are there, but most westerners going to Thailand just happen to be men. Didn't mean to leave out the ladies. (:

@richanddebtravel269 3 месяца назад

Hi Randy How do I contact you. Do you have an email address. We are coming to Chiang Mai next week and looking to move to Chiang Mai so looking for some advice. Thanks Richard and Debbie

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

My email is RetiredGlobalLife@gmail.com. Beware though this is not Chiang Mai's best time. Smokey season and hot. The hot is okay but the smoke is not.

@ELCEV 3 месяца назад

Had the same treatment in North Carolina hospital, 3 hours later the bill if paid off in 30 days was reduced to just over $10,000.00 USD. That's right, 10 fn grand.😡

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Wow, never heard of a bill so low in the US.

@Cybertruck1000 3 месяца назад

Whatever you do don't mention the C word.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Sorry, I don't get the joke but let me know. Thanks for writing.

@joyaclub 3 месяца назад

LMAO…Constipation Man! 😂

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks! I was quite proud of my little ditty. No one has commented on my membership card though...

@joyaclub 3 месяца назад

Ha! I had to rewatch to catch that. 18:28 in case anyone else is interested. @@RetiredGlobalLife

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

@@joyaclub Thanks. If nothing else, I amuse myself...

@userdhss-hsjs 3 месяца назад

The problem with retiring in a developing country like Thailand is that when you're old, health issues become frequent. Thai medical is okay for standard issues but I would never have a heart operation there. People really need to think twice before they believe all of the claims being made about these countries on RU-vid. Do some real research. Things are frightening. Maybe a holiday but not for long term living.

@jinlakitikorn8715 3 месяца назад

Can you give some examples of things that frightened you?

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the input. A heart operation is scary anywhere but if I had the right doctor and hospital, where ever I was, I'd be confident. And Thailand to me has quality care. Do you live here? Used the high-level hospitals? I arrived full of doubt but it left me after two hospital visits. I would not be happy in a public Thai hospital, nor a bad county public hospital in the west. But a private hospital in Thailand, or private clinic at a Thai public university hospital, I'd be more confident there over a low grade US hospital. Check out the unbiased international rating organizations and decide for yourself.

@userdhss-hsjs 3 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife I have used the "high-level hospitals" and I was actually shocked how low level they are in regards to knowing high level things, versus my expectations which came from people on RU-vid saying they are high quality. Superficially things may look and seem good, but if you know a good deal about medicine and you talk to the doctors and staff you will soon realize that they are a few notches below doctors in the west. Again, routine things are fine and preferable over US hospitals due to cost and better service. But life and death matters, no way. As far as checking with "unbiased" ratings, I know enough about medicine to know what I have seen is not so good in Thailand. Also I don't believe there are any unbiased international rating organizations. They are all on someone's payroll. Even the Michelin star rating system in Asia has been corrupted and is now meaningless. I have been living in Asia for quite a while and I understand the corruption and lawlessness. Companies can get away with anything in Asia because there are no consumer protection laws. As far as "low grade US hospitals" you say you don't have confidence in, what is low grade? All of the doctors must pass their board exams. The mean difference in hospitals in the US is how they look, how long the lines are and who they serve. There is a very high standard for everything in the US except customer service (used to be great). The only hospital I would trust in Thailand is Bumrungrad, but not for a heart operation unless I had no choice. Also, Bumrungrad is starting to get expensive.

@userdhss-hsjs 3 месяца назад

@@jinlakitikorn8715 Lack of knowledge of standards of care from staff including doctors. Unless you have a good understanding of medicine you aren't likely to detect the issues. Also keep in mind that Thailand essentially has no tort laws so companies (including hospitals and doctors) are not liable for malpractice or mistakes, such as removing the wrong kidney, etc. This reduces accountability tends to increase medical error. You will never hear about malpractice in Thailand because it's not like the US which is very transparent. Many things are hidden in Thailand. The more you know about it the scarier it becomes.

@userdhss-hsjs 3 месяца назад

@@jinlakitikorn8715 Too many to list and many need detailed explanations. But basically I had this idea of Thailand based on what I saw on RU-vid. Things turned out much different after I lived there and came to learn things you never hear about on RU-vid. I learned not to use RU-vid as a source of anything.

@user-pv2xy1og8h 3 месяца назад

You want to find the best DOCTOR not the best HOSPITAL.

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

For sure, but doctors in Thailand do not have independent offices normally, so the search for a doctor starts at the hospital. Even routine appointments are usually done at a hospital.

@jtns2845 2 месяца назад

@@RetiredGlobalLifeindeed true and well described, and same in all of southeast asia: find the hospital first and the physician follows for both outpatient and inpatient care. “you’re not in kansas anymore,” thank god.

@dianepuri870 3 месяца назад

and thank you for the link for natt. thank you

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Let me know how your call goes. I think you will find him very personable and knowledgeable. It is important for us Westerners to have key Thai people for guidance in certain areas.