webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Medical services and health insurance in Thailand Thailand is one of the strongest among emerging economies, its medical services having improved significantly in recent years. Healthcare however can sometimes be handicapped by a shortage of general practitioners. Most doctors are specialists. This can be a problem because they tend to diagnose and treat within the parameters of their specialty. Also, the patient may be suffering from other medical conditions, which may or may not be associated with their primary health problems. Again, these would be better if they were assessed by a general physician. Some hospitals still have general physicians or family doctors, and it is worth seeking them out if needed. Wealthier patients are likely to use one of over 400 private hospitals. In Bangkok, there are several hospitals with good reputations that are very popular with expatriates. The concentration of foreign patients in these hospitals is very high. Overall, the private sector has four times the number of beds per patient than the state sector, and much shorter waiting times. Hospital fees are properly structured and patients should not feel that they are prey to unscrupulous charging. Nursing care is inexpensive, both in terms of professional attention and room hire, though inpatients may be asked to pay in advance. As is often the case, certain hospitals offer a broader range of facilities and may be better placed to deal with major emergencies. In such situations, cover with an insurance provider linked to a top-flight assistance company will pay dividends. Assistance companies know where to find the appropriate medical skills. The combination of state and private units sustains a lively health tourism industry. Indeed, Thailand is a credible medical tourism proposition, with lower costs than many other destinations, plus some favourable locations for recuperation. When insured by Pacific Cross Health Insurance, contact us immediately as necessary. We provide a 24-hour helpline and will be able to suggest a hospital specializing in your relevant area of concern. Remember though, our policyholders are always required to pre-notify us before arranging an appointment, except in emergencies. Ensure you are adequately insured. For further advice and guidance, simply contact Pacific Cross Health Insurance PCL at [email protected] Thaivisa Health Protect: Medical insurance for expats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 S African suspect in killing of Thai businesswoman captured in Vancouver By The Nation A South African man – who allegedly killed a Thai jewellery businesswoman in a Bangkok hotel on Sunday before fleeing to Hong Kong – has been captured in the Canadian city of Vancouver, Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol Lt-General Surachate Hakparn said on Tuesday. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091717-s-african-suspect-in-killing-of-thai-businesswoman-captured-in-vancouver/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Prayut to end his weekly TV programme on March 29 By The Nation File photo Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also leader of the National Council of Peace and Order, said on Tuesday that he will stop delivering his weekly televised speech from March 29 onwards. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091722-prayut-to-end-his-weekly-tv-programme-on-march-29/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Toon Bodyslam, King Power announce mid-year charity runs for small hospitals By Wanchai Kraisornkhajit The Nation Rock star Athiwara “Toon Bodyslam” Khongmalai on Tuesday joined with King Power Duty Free executive Aiyawat Sriwattanaprapa to announce a project for charity running events in all five regions of the country. Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091755-toon-bodyslam-king-power-announce-mid-year-charity-runs-for-small-hospitals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 EC threatened with lawsuits, impeachment over alleged irregularities By The Nation File photo THE ELECTION Commission (EC) came under intense pressure yesterday as political parties pushed for transparency and fair treatment amid suspicions of intervention and manipulation of Sunday’s national vote. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091782-ec-threatened-with-lawsuits-impeachment-over-alleged-irregularities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Pheu Thai claims right to form govt By Kas Chanwanpen The Nation File photo Party stitches together coalition of six parties, says poll results point to a rejection of Prayut. THE PHEU THAI Party has reportedly put together a coalition of six parties including Future Forward, Seri Ruam Thai, New Economics, Prachachart and Puea Chat to stake its claim to form a government with a total of over 250 seats in the Lower House. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091783-pheu-thai-claims-right-to-form-govt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 UPDATE: UPDATE: EC must clear public doubts, announce results immediately, insist observer groups By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION MANY international and local observers have taken the Election Commission (EC) to task for failing to hold a fair and transparent ballot, and are calling on the commission to tackle the problems immediately before they start adversely affecting the legitimacy of Thailand’s first general election in nearly a decade. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091720-watchdog-calls-for-ec-to-address-flaws-and-issues-announce-official-election-result-as-soon-as-possible/?do=findComment&comment=13981098 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Phayao halts factory activity By THE NATION A local villager goes fishing yesterday despite the thick smog over Phayao’s Muang district where the Pollution Control Department’s air-quality station cited a dangerous PM2.5 dust level of 67 micrograms per cubic metre. Governor issues order as province continues to suffer dangerous levels of pollution. WITH PM2.5 at dangerous levels in Phayao province for several days, aggravated by forest fires, provincial governor Narongsak Osotthanakorn has ordered disaster prevention and mitigation officials to ask industrial factories, whose activities generate PM2.5 dust – airborne particulates 2.5 microns or less in diameter – to suspend work for one or two days until the situation returns to normal. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091784-phayao-halts-factory-activity/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Motor show organisers unfazed by increase in online sales By KINGSLEY WIJAYASINHA THE NATION Toyota is showing its new Supra sports car at this year’s Bangkok Motor Show. MORE THAN 1.6 million visitors are expected at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), which kicks off today at IMPACT Muangthong Thani. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091785-motor-show-organisers-unfazed-by-increase-in-online-sales/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Sirisak likely to stay in another role By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Somyot Poompanpuang on his return home with Sirisak Yodyadthai, left. Football Association of Thailand president Somyot Poompamuang says interim national coach Sirisak Yodyadthai is happy to be given any position with the team after they returned from China on Tuesday. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091786-sirisak-likely-to-stay-in-another-role/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Private firm launches sport initiative in Myanmar amid surging demand By KHINE KYAW THE NATION YANGON Aung Ye Maung Maung, managing director of LA Sports and Entertainment Co IN RESPONSE to the surging demand for sports events in major cities, a group of young entrepreneurs have come together to establish a company named LA Sports and Entertainment Co to encourage the new blood in Myanmar’s sports scenario, according to Aung Ye Maung Maung, the firm’s managing director. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091787-private-firm-launches-sport-initiative-in-myanmar-amid-surging-demand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Feasibility of new motorway questioned By The Nation Representatives from 34 tambon of five provinces called on the State Audit Office on Tuesday to investigate the amount of money being spent on the construction of the third western ring road. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091788-feasibility-of-new-motorway-questioned/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Time for the military to withdraw By The Nation Thailand has swapped rule of the bullet for rule by ballot – the Army must respect civilian supremacy The furious horse-trading now underway following Sunday’s election leaves the military with a stark choice: join the scramble for power, or act like a professional army and butt out of the civilian democratic process. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091789-time-for-the-military-to-withdraw/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 What the election outcome tells us By Tulsathit Taptim The Nation Nobody is happy. That probably sums up the feeling after Sunday’s general election, which was predictably dictated by the prolonged political divide rather than tax, education and cannabis promises. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091790-what-the-election-outcome-tells-us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Anutin: “Kingmaker” or a lot more? Amid all the uncertainties in the aftermath of Sunday’s general election, one man has gone virtually and mysteriously underground. Everyone’s radar, though, has been searching for Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul, whose name is outstanding on every news website currently because it was mentioned by other people involved in the vociferous race to form a coalition government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091791-anutin-“kingmaker”-or-a-lot-more/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Gen Prayut declines comments on on-going bids to form coalition Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today refused to comment on the on-going rival efforts by two major political parties to form a post-election coalition government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091792-gen-prayut-declines-comments-on-on-going-bids-to-form-coalition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 The Origins of Pad Thai The world can’t seem to get enough of Pad Thai. That one is true. In all corners of the world, Pad Thai – a Thai-style stir-fried noodle – is likely to be available for your cravings. For the debut food clip that we are doing in this column, I can’t help featuring this iconic dish of my country. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091793-the-origins-of-pad-thai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Cancerous containers ditched by ‘green’ province By SOMCHAI SAMART THE NATION File photo: AFP PHOTO SONGKHLA is now well on the way to establishing itself as a foam container-free city as green trends have continued to grow in the southern province. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091794-songkhla-cancerous-containers-ditched-by-‘green’-province/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Mayor announces plan to prevent water crisis By The Phuket News Mayor Somjai (second from right) announces plans to address the water shortages on the island. Photo: Phuket PR PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana warned of water sources on the island running dry and announced the second plan for emergency drought preparations yesterday (Mar 25) at a meeting held at the Phuket City Municipality Office. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091795-mayor-announces-plan-to-prevent-water-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 U.S. presses Thailand for 'expeditious' announcement of election results Officials begin the process of counting ballots after polls closed, during the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that Washington looks forward to working with Thailand's newly elected government and pressed Bangkok to release the results of the weekend vote as soon as possible while investigating any irregularities. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091796-us-presses thailand for-expeditious-announcement-of-election-results/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Trump administration calls for putting Americans back on moon by 2024 By Joey Roulette FILE PHOTO - An attendee watches a video showing U.S. Vice President Mike Pence as he speaks at AIPAC in Washington, U.S., March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, speaking on behalf of the Trump administration, announced on Tuesday an accelerated goal of putting Americans back on the moon within five years "by any means necessary," a challenge accepted by NASA's top official. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091797-trump-administration-calls-for-putting-americans-back-on-moon-by-2024/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Despite report findings, almost half of Americans think Trump colluded with Russia: Reuters/Ipsos poll By Chris Kahn U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters as the president arrives for a closed Senate Republican policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 26, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly half of all Americans still believe President Donald Trump worked with Russia to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted after Special Counsel Robert Mueller cleared Trump of that allegation. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091798-despite-report-findings-almost-half-of-americans-think-trump-colluded-with-russia-reutersipsos-poll/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Brexit multiple choice: How will UK parliament's indicative votes work? By Kylie MacLellan Anti-Brexit protesters stand outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, March 26, 2019. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers will wrest control of the Brexit process from the government on Wednesday in order to try to find a majority for an alternative way forward that could break the parliamentary deadlock. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091799-brexit-multiple-choice-how-will-uk-parliaments-indicative-votes-work/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 U.S. House fails to override Trump veto, upholding border wall emergency By Susan Cornwell New bollard-style U.S.-Mexico border fencing is seen in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, U.S., March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/Files WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday failed to override President Donald Trump's first veto, leaving in place the "national emergency" he declared last month to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall that Congress has not funded. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091800-us-house-fails-to-override-trump-veto-upholding-border-wall-emergency/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Republicans defeat Green New Deal in U.S. Senate vote Democrats call a stunt By Timothy Gardner Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks with reporters about his reaction to President Donald Trump's proposed FY2020 budget in Washington, U.S. March 12, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday defeated the "Green New Deal" resolution that called for tackling climate change by moving the United States off fossil fuels, while Democrats said the vote was a political stunt on an issue that will not die. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091801-republicans-defeat-green-new-deal-in-us-senate-vote-democrats-call-a-stunt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 The Mueller interview that wasn't: how Trump's legal strategy paid off By Karen Freifeld FILE PHOTO: Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs after briefing members of the U.S. Senate on his investigation into potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Attorney General William Barr sent lawmakers a summary of the key findings in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, members of President Donald Trump's legal team were gathered in an office near the U.S. Capitol. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091807-the-mueller-interview-that-wasnt-how-trumps-legal-strategy-paid-off/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Tesla's Elon Musk, SEC to face off in U.S. court on April 4 By Jonathan Stempel FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai, China January 7, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lawyers for Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will square off in a Manhattan courtroom next week over whether the Tesla Inc chief executive should be held in contempt over one of his tweets. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091811-teslas-elon-musk-sec-to-face-off-in-us-court-on-april-4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Pattaya: Police volunteer attacks two year old child with truncheon after family turn around at checkpoint Picture: The Pattaya News A mother has claimed that her two year old son was knocked unconscious by a police volunteer wielding a truncheon last night. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091816-pattaya-police-volunteer-attacks-two-year-old-child-with-truncheon-after-family-turn-around-at-checkpoint/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Speeding buses at Songkran - cops will be waiting for you, DLT A senior official of the Department of Land Transport (DLT) said that GPS systems on buses would be strictly monitored at Songkran to check on drivers caught speeding. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091818-speeding-buses-at-songkran-cops-will-be-waiting-for-you-dlt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Pheu Thai to unveil post-election coalition this morning All eyes will be on Pheu Thai party and its allies this morning when they call a press conference to declare that they have gathered enough political support to form a post-election coalition government. Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1091819-pheu-thai-to-unveil-post-election-coalition-this-morning/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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