We just returned from a quick trip to Thailand for a visit to the Bumrungrad Hospital, following up on Susan’s cough and shortness of breath (good news: no serious long-term problems were diagnosed!).
Since we flew on Air Asia (the discount airline), we arrived in the old Don Mueang airport:
We stayed at the Best Western Sukhumvit, a short walk from the hospital:
Our expat friends had recommended Bumrungrad Hospital, and we were not disappointed:
Starting with an easy registration process and ending with direct billing of international insurance, they are clearly a customer-focused operation. Their amenities weren’t bad either:
The medical services are cheap enough to (almost) justify airfare from the States. While we were there, I went ahead and had the “Premier Eye Exam” with all of the usual machines, tests, and ophthalmology exam for a total price of $63.
The Best Western is just a short walk from the BTS skytrain, an easy way to get around town:
As you travel around, you’ll see why Thailand is officially called “Buddha Land,” since there are large and small temples everywhere. You see them on street corners:
at hotels:
at the hospital:
and in front of the shopping mall:
The procedure for worshiping this statue is clearly spelled out and promises success:
Sadly, the ones who gain the most success are the nearby people selling offering items!
In addition to the ubiquitous temples, pictures of the king are displayed all over town:
Minions are also quite popular:
One of the best moments came when we found something unexpected: a Krispy Kreme donut shop!
There wasn’t a “Hot-Now” light blinking, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying the familiar taste of glazed delight in a foreign land!
It’s a small world!
Yum….
Glad your trip went well in every respect! What a blessing! Mmm, looking forward to kk donuts at the beach 🙂
So glad that Susan has no serious issues with the cough. Thanks for all the great pics, too. Our grands all love those Krispy Kreme donuts, too. 🙂