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I had to get medical attention in Thailand and it was wonderful. I walked into the hospital, explained my symptoms to the nurse, got wheeled to a private waitin

I had to get medical attention in Thailand and it was wonderful. I walked into the hospital, explained my symptoms to the nurse, got wheeled to a private waiting room, met with a specialist 10 minutes later, got some scans done on state of the art equipment (newer than what you would find in an American hospital), had a consultation, prescription, settled up for ~$90 and I was out of there in just under an hour. I plan to go back if I ever need a major medical procedure.

mike_d 6y ago
The major difference is what happens when something goes wrong - you really want to be in a situation where you can be transferred to a research hospital that has the guy who has handled the three other times X has happened before. I've always opted to be treated locally when needed - but I also pay for an emergency evacuation service that puts my butt on a jet back to the states if things go pear shaped.