For many people travelling overseas, the availability of good medical facilities is an important factor -particularly if you stay abroad is for an extended period. Visitors to Thailand’s second largest island will be relieved to discover that on Koh Chang, hospitals and other medical facilities are of a very high standard and good quality care is available in the unfortunate occurrence of an accident or illness.
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International Clinic Koh Chang – Bangkok Hospitals Group The International Clinic of Koh Chang is part of the Bangkok Hospitals Group, one of Thailand’s leading private healthcare providers. The Bangkok Hospitals Group has multi accreditation from international Healthcare ratings organisations, including the Joint Commission International, Telemedicine for the Mobile Society (TEMOS) and European Air Medical Institute (EURAMI) Accreditation. It provides comprehensive medical facilities of an international standard. {timg title:=”Koh Chang International Clinic” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/bkkkc1.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/bkkkc1.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} The international clinic on Koh Chang is located on the main road at White Sand Beach. It is a branch of the Trat Hospital. The Clinic provides 24-hour emergency health services including, in critical circumstances, an air ambulance. The international clinic has three beds for observation and runs a series of comprehensive outpatient services including orthopaedic surgery, OB/GYN and a dental clinic. For many international Koh Chang residents and long term stayers, it is the only medical facility they use. Koh Chang Hospital The Koh Chang Hospital is the Thai government facility on the island and is located on the east coast at Dan Mai, quite a distance from the main tourist areas. The hospital has English speaking doctors and is clean and well run, although it does not have the international facilities that the private clinic can offer. The Koh Chang Hospital does however have a X-ray and ultrasound facilities, a maternity unit, dental clinic and a hyperbaric chamber in the event of a diver getting the bends. The Koh Chang Hospital is happy to treat foreigners at much cheaper fees than the International Clinic. For non-emergencies the hospital opens Monday to Friday 8.30-15.30.
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Koh Chang Clinics and Pharmacies For the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses there are small clinics in most of the resort town on the west of the island. These can dress a wound, deal with minor ailments and recommend medications. The PP International Clinic on Klong Prao also offers general medical services, but is best known as a plastic surgery specialist. In addition there are pharmacies for medicines and health supplies in all the resort towns. Many medicines, such as antibiotics, requiring a prescription in the west are available directly over the counter in Thailand. {timg title:=”Koh Chang International Clinic” thumb:=”images/stories/srv/blog/small/bkkkc.jpg” img:=”images/stories/srv/blog/big/bkkkc.jpg” gal:=”gallery-content”} Koh Chang Dental Care Both the International Clinic and Koh Chang Hospital offer dental care. There is also a private dentist on the island at Klong Prao. Siam Royal View is a premium Koh Chang property developer building luxury Thai villas. Please contact us for more information or to arrange a visit and personal tour of our development. If you would like to receive regular updates from Siam Royal View, please subscribe to our email list.
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