Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but I'll give it a shot. As I am contemplating a move to BKK i'm starting to do the due diligence on the mudane things. I'm looking into medical and dental insurance plans. Can anyone advise a place that I might start inquiring (aside from google...lol) about medical and dental insurance plans for foreigners (not even sure if this is a factor ...)

Cheers,

Greg

You should ask your employer that. If you have a work permit, you are a benefactor of the state plan, but most companies have a private plan as well, negociable.

If you need a Personal plan, AIS and Bupa insurance are examples. It all depends what is your status in Thailand: Retired resident, work permit or tourist.

PS: I never heard of a "dental plan" outside the USA. This is another thing that should be included in a health care plan.

dental is so cheap in thailand I know of no one who has a plan unless it is bundled with a healthcare plan.

generali is a popular company. Lawton Asia in All Seasons Place can sell you a plan. they are harsh on pre-existing conditions and exlusions so be sure to think about these exposures before you talk to them. they will ask your hospital to send your hospital records so if you have something to hide do it before you call them.

Thanks all. I appreciate the assist!! I'm fairly healthy and take decent care of myself (outside of the booze) but just want to make sure I'm covered in the event i'm hit by an rampaging elephant while crossing the road... I found medical treatment to fairly cheap in bkk compared to here in the states, last year I got treated for a lung infection at Bumrumgrad and it cost me a total of $90 to be seen and treated! Amazing!!! Thanks again for the assist... looks like I'll just find a good dentist and pay cash...

Local or Worldwide covered could be a reasons of rising premium, so which choice do u prefer ?

A)KEY FEATURES Free choice of doctors and hospitals

- Guaranteed renewability regardless of age, medical condition or location

- Flexible geographic cover

- Free coverage for recreational sports

-Alternative medicines

-Direct payment to hospitals and 24-hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance

-Consideration of declared pre-existing conditions

- Additional Benefit plans (Dental Benefit,Vision Benefit,Personal Accident Benefit)

or

Key Product Features:

? High health insurance benefits for global medical coverage

? Free choice of doctors and hospitals

? Medical insurance card for ?cash-less? service, accepted at over 160 hospitals nationwide

? Guaranteed renewability regardless of age, medical condition or location

? Worldwide health insurance coverage

? Additional benefits and discount options available

? Direct payment to hospitals and 24-hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance

? Consideration of declared pre-existing conditions

? No age limit for insurance application or policy renewal

* Additional Benefit plans (Dental Benefit,Vision Benefit,Personal Accident Benefit)

or

C)Key Product Features:

? Medium health insurance benefits for global medical coverage

? Free choice of doctors and hospitals

? Medical insurance card for ?cash-less? service, accepted at over 160 hospitals nationwide

? Guaranteed renewability regardless of age, medical condition or location

? Worldwide health insurance coverage

? Expander and Outpatient Benefits Available

? Direct payment to hospitals and