News Forum - Sisaket hospital criticised for charging patients 5 baht per spoon

[Thaiger]

Controversy erupted over public hospitals in Thailand selling spoons to patients for 5 baht each. This practice, particularly at Kantharalak Hospital in the Sisaket province, was initially introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to prevent virus spread but it has now drawn criticism. The issue gained attention when a popular online page highlighted the situation, igniting … …

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[Fanta]

Just add it into the cost of the meal - refundable upon return. It’s a hospital full of disease and viruses so fair call.

[ChrisS]

10 baht for a spoon and fork is not the end of the world, the patient can then use those same implements for his/her entire stay.

[Skip]

An audit of any hospital bill would make most people ill... there are charges upon charges for anything and everything... used or not used... it has become the go to scam to maximize profits... just an outpatient follow-up visit bill at Bangkok Hospital tacks on 300 baht for service charges and other medical service charges when all I did was spend 5 minutes talking to the doctor for 750 baht... it's the tried and true scheme that people will accept a number of small charges instead of just one big charge even though the total is the same... it adds value... 555