Being an expat in Bangkok means you have to pay more than the Thai at certain places, such as the admission fees to some tourist spots. Some times, you might even have to pay more if you are visiting the doctors, as English speaking doctors tend to charge a higher consultation fee. Frankly, if you can speak Thai and if you have a work permit, you can ask for a discount, and you will mostly likely be given one.

I’m not sure if there is such thing like Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina here, but that day, I accidentally found a local government clinic and I was very pleased with its service and charges. They know that I’m an expat, but they didn’t charge a lot for my feverish gal. If I would to go to a private hospital, the price will at least be triple the price I paid that day.

So, I guess it was my lucky day. :)