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Chonburi Hospital after-hours fees for non-emergency patients

Chonburi Hospital after-hours fees for non-emergency patients

Thairath•Society•27m ago

Reader Briefing

Chonburi Hospital will implement service fees for non-emergency patients visiting the general clinic outside of official government hours starting January 4, 2027.

  • •Chonburi Hospital will charge non-emergency patients for after-hours visits starting January 4, 2027.
  • •Fees are 200 Baht per visit for care between 16:00-22:00 and 350 Baht per visit after 22:00.
  • •These fees apply to weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
  • •Emergency patients are exempt from these service fees.

Overview

  • •Chonburi Hospital cited a decrease in hospital maintenance funds nationwide and the need to prioritize critical and emergency patients.
  • •Chonburi Hospital will collect medical service fees from non-emergency patients at the after-hours general clinic.
  • •The new fee structure at Chonburi Hospital begins on January 4, 2027.
  • •Non-emergency patients visiting Chonburi Hospital from 16:00-22:00 or during holidays 08:00-22:00 will be charged 200 Baht per visit.
  • •Non-emergency patients visiting Chonburi Hospital after 22:00 will be charged 350 Baht per visit.
  • •Chonburi Hospital states these fees are non-reimbursable for all healthcare schemes, except for Social Security patients registered at Chonburi Hospital.
  • •Chonburi Hospital specifies that medication, medical supplies, blood tests, and X-rays can be claimed according to the patient's rights.
  • •Doctors and nurses at Chonburi Hospital will assess emergency levels based on the hospital's triage criteria.

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Chonburi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลชลบุรี)ℹ️
A hospital that is implementing service fees for non-emergency patients seeking after-hours care.