Thai
pharmacies (
raan khai yaa;
daily
8.30am-8pm) are
well stocked
with local and
international
branded
medicaments.
Pharmacists are
highly trained
and most speak
English. All
provincial
capitals have at
least one
hospital (
rong
phayaabahn).
Cleanliness and
efficiency vary,
but generally
hygiene and
health-care
standards are
good; most
doctors speak
English. In the
event of a major
health crisis,
get someone to
contact your
embassy
or insurance
company - it may
be best to get
yourself flown
home.
