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The healthcare system in Bangkok is one of the best in South East Asia in terms of quality and cost. Doctors are skillful, facilities are great, many hospitals are open 24 hours and it is way cheaper than many countries. However, you may not want to use their services because it means that you have to trade your fun time in Bangkok with your sad time in a hospital. This article will cover the lists of diseases that you should watch out. Plus, in case you really need to admit, lists of foreigner-friendly hospitals in Bangkok are also provided.
Things you should know about healthcare in Bangkok:
Lists of diseases:
Influenza
The most notable and most dangerous ones are the bird (H5N1) flu and swine (H1N1) flu.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
This disease is caused by mosquitoes. It is similar to Malaria but with milder symptom. See more about Dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Rabies
The source of this disease is from dogs. If you get bitten, especially from stray dogs (there are plenty in Bangkok), go to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever
The source of these diseases is basically from unclean food; i.e. fresh food, tap water and others. See more about Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever.
Sexually transmitted diseases
There are many types of diseases that are sexually transmitted. Many are treatable but some are not. It is strongly recommended to avoid casual sex or, if you really don’t want to avoid that, use condoms. See more about sexually transmitted diseases.
* It is illegal buying and selling sex in Bangkok. We also want encourage you to abide by the law as with an intention to help people discover good things in Bangkok. ‘Together, we can make this country better. Together, we can make the world better.’
Apart from diseases mentioned above, you may encounter heatstroke during day time (especially between March and May). To prevent that, try to drink a lot of water and take an umbrella with you when you go outside.
Tips on Lists of diseases
1. Mosquitoes can be very dangerous and we have them a lot here in Bangkok, especially at night. Whenever you feel that they are sucking your blood, use mosquito-repellent which can be bought from convenient stores like 7-11 or Family Mart.
2. You are going to meet a lot of stray dogs in Bangkok. When you see dogs barking at you and it looks like they are ready to jump at you, just make eye contact with them. Try not to be afraid. Dogs know whether you are afraid and they could feel superior. Then, start walking away slowly.
3. Don’t consume tap water and don’t eat raw food such as pickled fishes or prawns in fish sauce.
4. Some street food stalls may offer you free drink. It’s good as it’s free but it is recommended not to drink that. It is tap water. Try order a bottle of water instead. It costs you less than 10 Thai Baht.
Lists of foreigner-friendly hospitals in Bangkok
No one would ever want to get sick (unless he or she wants to get attention from their love ones
); however, you have to admit that it is sometimes unavoidable, especially in places that you are not familiar. Hence, it’s better to get yourself prepared. Below are the lists of foreigner-friendly hospitals in Bangkok;
Bumrungrad International
33 Sukhumvit 3, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +6626671000
Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Rd., Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand Tel: +6623103000 or 1719 (For local calls)
BNH
9/1, Convent Road, Silom Bangkok 10500, Thailand Tel: +6626862700
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 2022 2222
Phyathai 2 International Hospital
943 Phaholyothin Road, Samsennai, Phyathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel: +662 617 2444 ext. 2020, 2047, 5221
These hospitals are private hospitals; they are more expensive than public ones but you will definitely receive international-standard services.
Tips on hospitals in Bangkok
1. Even though healthcare in Bangkok is less expensive comparing with other countries, it is strongly recommended to buy travel insurances as you don’t know what is going to happen during your stay in Bangkok.
2. Apart from calling hospitals’ hotlines, you can also call 1669 is case of emergency (Free call). They will send an ambulance to you as soon as possible.
3. If you don’t need an emergency treatment, it’s recommended to travel to a hospital by BTS or MRT as it could be faster than taking taxis, especially during peak hours. The hospitals recommended above are within walking distance from BTS or MRT.
Pharmacies
If you just catch cold or have a sore throat, It’d cost less to go to pharmacies instead of hospitals. Normally, pharmacies open from 9.00 – 21.00
The most famous pharmacy chain stores are Boots, Watsons and Lab Pharmacies. They have stores in big malls and famous tourist places. There is also a famous pharmacy that belongs to Chulalongkorn University called Osot Sala (โอสถศาลา). It is opposite to MBK (Siam Square Side).
Apart from the famous ones above, there are also many local pharmacies. They normally are painted with green color and their designs are quite unique. Most stores have English name; however, some don’t. If they don’t have English name and you are unsure whether they are pharmacy stores, try looking for the word “เภสัช (Pharmacy in Thai)” in their Thai names.
The healthcare system in Bangkok is one of the best in South East Asia in terms of quality and cost. Doctors are skillful, facilities are great, many hospitals are open 24 hours and it is way cheaper than many countries. However, you may not want to use their services because it means that you have to trade your fun time in Bangkok with your sad time in a hospital. This article will cover the lists of diseases that you should watch out. Plus, in case you really need to admit, lists of foreigner-friendly hospitals in Bangkok are also provided.
Things you should know about healthcare in Bangkok:
Lists of diseases:
Influenza
The most notable and most dangerous ones are the bird (H5N1) flu and swine (H1N1) flu.
Dengue hemorrhagic fever
This disease is caused by mosquitoes. It is similar to Malaria but with milder symptom. See more about Dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Rabies
The source of this disease is from dogs. If you get bitten, especially from stray dogs (there are plenty in Bangkok), go to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever
The source of these diseases is basically from unclean food; i.e. fresh food, tap water and others. See more about Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever.
Sexually transmitted diseases
There are many types of diseases that are sexually transmitted. Many are treatable but some are not. It is strongly recommended to avoid casual sex or, if you really don’t want to avoid that, use condoms. See more about sexually transmitted diseases.
* It is illegal buying and selling sex in Bangkok. We also want encourage you to abide by the law as with an intention to help people discover good things in Bangkok. ‘Together, we can make this country better. Together, we can make the world better.’
Apart from diseases mentioned above, you may encounter heatstroke during day time (especially between March and May). To prevent that, try to drink a lot of water and take an umbrella with you when you go outside.
Tips on Lists of diseases
1. Mosquitoes can be very dangerous and we have them a lot here in Bangkok, especially at night. Whenever you feel that they are sucking your blood, use mosquito-repellent which can be bought from convenient stores like 7-11 or Family Mart.
2. You are going to meet a lot of stray dogs in Bangkok. When you see dogs barking at you and it looks like they are ready to jump at you, just make eye contact with them. Try not to be afraid. Dogs know whether you are afraid and they could feel superior. Then, start walking away slowly.
3. Don’t consume tap water and don’t eat raw food such as pickled fishes or prawns in fish sauce.
4. Some street food stalls may offer you free drink. It’s good as it’s free but it is recommended not to drink that. It is tap water. Try order a bottle of water instead. It costs you less than 10 Thai Baht.
Lists of foreigner-friendly hospitals in Bangkok
No one would ever want to get sick (unless he or she wants to get attention from their love ones
); however, you have to admit that it is sometimes unavoidable, especially in places that you are not familiar. Hence, it’s better to get yourself prepared. Below are the lists of foreigner-friendly hospitals in Bangkok;
Bumrungrad International
33 Sukhumvit 3, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +6626671000
Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Rd., Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand Tel: +6623103000 or 1719 (For local calls)
BNH
9/1, Convent Road, Silom Bangkok 10500, Thailand Tel: +6626862700
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 2022 2222
Phyathai 2 International Hospital
943 Phaholyothin Road, Samsennai, Phyathai, Bangkok 10400 Tel: +662 617 2444 ext. 2020, 2047, 5221
These hospitals are private hospitals; they are more expensive than public ones but you will definitely receive international-standard services.
Tips on hospitals in Bangkok
1. Even though healthcare in Bangkok is less expensive comparing with other countries, it is strongly recommended to buy travel insurances as you don’t know what is going to happen during your stay in Bangkok.
2. Apart from calling hospitals’ hotlines, you can also call 1669 is case of emergency (Free call). They will send an ambulance to you as soon as possible.
3. If you don’t need an emergency treatment, it’s recommended to travel to a hospital by BTS or MRT as it could be faster than taking taxis, especially during peak hours. The hospitals recommended above are within walking distance from BTS or MRT.
Pharmacies
If you just catch cold or have a sore throat, It’d cost less to go to pharmacies instead of hospitals. Normally, pharmacies open from 9.00 – 21.00
The most famous pharmacy chain stores are Boots, Watsons and Lab Pharmacies. They have stores in big malls and famous tourist places. There is also a famous pharmacy that belongs to Chulalongkorn University called Osot Sala (โอสถศาลา). It is opposite to MBK (Siam Square Side).
Apart from the famous ones above, there are also many local pharmacies. They normally are painted with green color and their designs are quite unique. Most stores have English name; however, some don’t. If they don’t have English name and you are unsure whether they are pharmacy stores, try looking for the word “เภสัช (Pharmacy in Thai)” in their Thai names.
Marriage customs in Shanghai vary in different periods. In the old days, the marriage of young men was arranged by their parents, through go-betweens. If the two families were well matched in social and economic status, the marriage would be settled. Since the opening of Shanghai as a trading port, family background, economic income, physical appearance and features became the criteria for young people to choose their spouses.
Those who worked in banks, post offices, railway departments and large companies were much favoured. In the 1950s, young soldiers and cadres from the families of workers or farmers were popular among girls.
During the 1960s and 1970s, more attention was paid to political background of the family. In the 1980s young people ran ofter those who were well educated and had overseas relatives and houses for marriage.
At that time, choosing foreign spouses came in vogue, and many young women married foreigners. In addition, women’s choice of their future spouses was still affected by factors such as living surroundings, occupation, hometown, spiritual belief, etc.
In the 1990s, young women tended to marry those who had stable jobs with a high income. The males’ criteria remained essentially the same as before: the ability to keep house, raise children, loyalty, obedience and tolerance.
In the late Qing Dynasty and the early period of the Republic of China, freedom to choose ones spouse gradually prevailed in China.
However, the formal proposal was still restricted after giving love tokens, since both sides had to invite a go-between to the ready-matchmaker. Since the 1950s, young people in the city were married either by way of the freedom of love or though the help of go-betweens. In the 1980s, young people had more choices in their marriage. They could put up a notice for spouses in newspaper, or TV or radio programs.
The marriage of the majority of young men and women in rural areas was still arranged by go-betweens. From then on, the custom of engagement was on the decline. Both sides attached importance to the spouse’s first visit to his or her home.
If their love relationship was uncertain, they would not visit each other’s family. If the girl invited the boy to have a dinner in her family, it meant that they wanted a stable love relationship. The buy then must take excellent gifts such as wine, cigarettes, tonics to the girls family.
At the dinner, both sides should greet each other’s parents and get some money though such greetings. Since then, the young man and the young girl were allowed to contact each other freely. There was an old custom in Shanghai, which requires the male side to go to the girl’s family to welcome the dowry on or two days prior to the wedding. The number and the value of dowry were dependent on the family financial conditions.
Before the 1960s, as the daughter grew up, the parents would begin preparing for her dowry items such as clothing, bedding, a night stool, a foot basin, furniture, etc.
In rural areas and some suburban districts, the man prepared the house for marriage while the woman prepared the bed and all the furniture within the room. In the city, the man should prepare the house and the furniture while the woman should provide a night stool, a foot basin together with bedding.
In the 1970s, the male side should prepare such things as a watch, a bicycle, a radio set, and a sewing machine plus the lodging. People in Shanghai described the style and the number of the furniture by legs.
The whole wedding furniture consisted of a large wardrobe, a big bed, a square dining table, and several chairs, which had altogether 48 legs. Since the 1980s, TV sets, cassette tape recorders, refrigerators, washing machines and microwave ovens were taken as part of the dowry.
Before the 1980s, people mostly used tricycles to carry the dowry. Later they began to use trucks or cars to do the job. However, in the rural areas, people had to carry the dowry on their shoulders themselves. In areas crisscrossed with lakes and ponds, people often utilised boats to carry the dowry.
In the 1980s, trucks were often used to carry the dowry. The brides family would display the dowry in the hall.
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