Health

[Gonzo 419]

Just to remind some of you blokes about the check-ups that are on offer at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on Sukhumvit Road. Their check-ups are at half price until 20 December 06 in honour of the King’s birthday.

 

Their check-ups will cost you THB 20000 (Premier), 9900 (Superior), 6250 (Deluxe) and 2900 (Essential), depending what you want to have done.

 

I chose the deluxe option for my Thai partner and myself at 6250 THB each (instead of the normal 12500 THB). In addition I had a gastroscopy (9000 THB) and my Thai partner had a Pap smear test (1300 THB) and a Mammography (THB 1700) to have her breasts and ovaries checked for cancer. You will have to pay for additional tests.

 

I finished up with a clean bill of health, which surprised me. My partner was diagnosed with fairly high cholesterol and some irregularities with the mammography in her right breast. She has to come back for another test in 6 months time.

 

I recommend this hospital to have check-ups done. Think about it, it might avert major problems in time to come. There is no need to make an appointment. Just turn up in the morning and allow about four hours for all of the tests. There are lots of brochures detailing the tests and the stuff is very helpful and all of them speak excellent English.

 

If you have not been registered with the hospital previously, bring your passport along, if you are not a Thai citizen.

 

Sigi