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[symbiosis 0]

Ok. Another question about medical. My tirak had her K-1 medical exam yesterday at BNH in Bangkok. First, they gave her all the vaccinations (apparently), running up the cost to more than 6,000 baht. I was a little upset about that, as she does not need to get those until later, but anyway, it's out of the way now ...

My main question: I was under the impression that the doctor sent the medical report directly to the consulate. Instead, they've handed it over to my fiancee. Should she mail this to the embassy herself?

[toma1 10]

Ok. Another question about medical. My tirak had her K-1 medical exam yesterday at BNH in Bangkok. First, they gave her all the vaccinations (apparently), running up the cost to more than 6,000 baht. I was a little upset about that, as she does not need to get those until later, but anyway, it's out of the way now ...

My main question: I was under the impression that the doctor sent the medical report directly to the consulate. Instead, they've handed it over to my fiancee. Should she mail this to the embassy herself?

She is supposed to take the form to her interview.

I heard it was optional as well. Yes, has anyone going to BKK NOT gotten the vaccines and had a problem with that?

I have great health insurance and she can get them for free here...

[ThaitoUSA 15]

My health insurance also covers vaccinations and I was intending to do the same, so I am also interested in any information others have.

[symbiosis 0]

I didn't prepare her to decline the immunizations, so BNH probably just did it automatically. I suspect if she had said she didn't want them then and there, it wouldn't have been a problem. After all, they couldn't really force her, right?

[marryme 0]

I didn't prepare her to decline the immunizations, so BNH probably just did it automatically. I suspect if she had said she didn't want them then and there, it wouldn't have been a problem. After all, they couldn't really force her, right?

Even if you decline the vaccinations they will not approve your medical. They will just tell you its required. So just go with what they say

[toma1 10]

I didn't prepare her to decline the immunizations, so BNH probably just did it automatically. I suspect if she had said she didn't want them then and there, it wouldn't have been a problem. After all, they couldn't really force her, right?

Even if you decline the vaccinations they will not approve your medical. They will just tell you its required. So just go with what they say

Did you try that with a K1 visa in BKK?

[eric_f 0]

I'd much rather have my fiancee get the vaccines in Thailand to get them out of the way. One less thing to worry about and it's about $200 all said and done with the medical exam. I'm pretty sure she'd feel better about getting them in her home country as well because if anyone had to stick me in Thailand you'd better believe unless it's life or death they can forget it!

[raptorea1 0]

Ok. Another question about medical. My tirak had her K-1 medical exam yesterday at BNH in Bangkok. First, they gave her all the vaccinations (apparently), running up the cost to more than 6,000 baht. I was a little upset about that, as she does not need to get those until later, but anyway, it's out of the way now ...

My main question: I was under the impression that the doctor sent the medical report directly to the consulate. Instead, they've handed it over to my fiancee. Should she mail this to the embassy herself?

I guess it really varies because my girl went to bumrugard and the doctor told her that all was good and the report would be sent to the embassy directly. And no mention

of vaccines?

[toma1 10]

Ok. Another question about medical. My tirak had her K-1 medical exam yesterday at BNH in Bangkok. First, they gave her all the vaccinations (apparently), running up the cost to more than 6,000 baht. I was a little upset about that, as she does not need to get those until later, but anyway, it's out of the way now ...

My main question: I was under the impression that the doctor sent the medical report directly to the consulate. Instead, they've handed it over to my fiancee. Should she mail this to the embassy herself?

I guess it really varies because my girl went to bumrugard and the doctor told her that all was good and the report would be sent to the embassy directly. And no mention

of vaccines?

Could be that she had a record of having them when she was younger.

[toma1 10]

I'd much rather have my fiancee get the vaccines in Thailand to get them out of the way. One less thing to worry about and it's about $200 all said and done with the medical exam. I'm pretty sure she'd feel better about getting them in her home country as well because if anyone had to stick me in Thailand you'd better believe unless it's life or death they can forget it!

I guess you haven't had much opportunity to see Thailand's OUTSTANDING medical facilities! I had elective eye surgery in Thailand. Bumrungrad hospital is like a 5-star hotel. A bell-boy even checks your luggage at the door. The physicians are excellent, the prices are lower and the service is better than in the states. I highly recommend it.

That said, my fiancee trained as a registered nurse, and is now a key account manager for the largest stem cell banking company in Asia, so she's pretty familiar with the nuances of medical care around the world. We talked about this and she wasn't concerned at all about having the vaccines here.

Also, the closest ob/gyn to my house happens to be a Thai woman!

Edited November 21, 2008 by toma1

[daboyz 36]

I'd much rather have my fiancee get the vaccines in Thailand to get them out of the way. One less thing to worry about and it's about $200 all said and done with the medical exam. I'm pretty sure she'd feel better about getting them in her home country as well because if anyone had to stick me in Thailand you'd better believe unless it's life or death they can forget it!

I guess you haven't had much opportunity to see Thailand's OUTSTANDING medical facilities! I had elective eye surgery in Thailand. Bumrungrad hospital is like a 5-star hotel. A bell-boy even checks your luggage at the door. The physicians are excellent, the prices are lower and the service is better than in the states. I highly recommend it.

That said, my fiancee trained as a registered nurse, and is now a key account manager for the largest stem cell banking company in Asia, so she's pretty familiar with the nuances of medical care around the world. We talked about this and she wasn't concerned at all about having the vaccines here.

Also, the closest ob/gyn to my house happens to be a Thai woman!

I also spent some time in a Thai hospital unfortunately. Samitevej to be exact. It is right up there with Bumrumgrad. I would take my chances at a Thai hospital before I would at an American one. 60 minutes actually did a story on Bumrumgrad a few years ago. Better quality of care for 1/8th of the price. They treated me great. My room was the size of a small apartment with a huge patio.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

My friends had both been admitted to Ramkhamhaeng Hospital in Bangkok; one for a baterial infection in his leg, the other for food poisoning from bad shrimp. Both said the care was adequate and they're both still with us! I agree that the medical care at some of those hospitals is just as good as in Western countries. Most of the highly qualified Thai doctors work there, because they were making so little under the 30-Baht health scheme at public hospitals.

[eric_f 0]

You would be assuming correctly. I have never been to a hospital in a metro area for elective treatment, just a small clinic when I had tonsillitis because I couldn't sleep it hurt so bad. I think it was about 8 bucks to see the doctor, lol. He was good at his job, but the facility looked straight out of a Dr. Quinn set. The baggage check is a good idea imo because I know of several times where people have fallen asleep in the waiting area and had stuff pilfered only to wake up and find their purse missing, etc. I'm usually out in the mountains hiking, snapping off bamboo shoots, picking mushrooms, and fending off the curious snakes with big sticks when I am on vacation, so those luxuries of the city are out, lol. But hey, I like the wilderness, and to each his own.

The nearest Thai that I know of works at our mess hall. Everyone calls her grandma. She came over here during the Vietnam war and has some interesting stories.

Edited November 21, 2008 by eric_f

[toma1 10]

I'm usually out in the mountains hiking, snapping off bamboo shoots, picking mushrooms, and fending off the curious snakes with big sticks when I am on vacation, so those luxuries of the city are out, lol. But hey, I like the wilderness, and to each his own.

The nearest Thai that I know of works at our mess hall. Everyone calls her grandma. She came over here during the Vietnam war and has some interesting stories.

Where are you stationed now?

[eric_f 0]

I'm in Yuma, Arizona.