What is the situation with healthcare in Phuket?

Healthcare in Thailand meets international standards and is of high quality, unlike many other Asian countries. There is even so-called medical tourism here. We have detailed material on What you need to know about healthcare in Thailand.

On vacation, problems like “cut foot” or “jellyfish sting” often occur when urgent action is needed. Emergency medical care can be obtained at Phuket hospitals. There are both public and private clinics on the island, but visits to medical facilities will be paid for foreigners in any case. Some expenses may be covered by medical insurance, which we recommend you arrange before traveling. A single appointment won’t be too expensive, but if you need hospitalization – you’ll have to pay quite a bit.