Emergency on Phangan 2026

Medical insurance on Phangan

Healthcare in Thailand is expensive. Ambulance call (without a doctor) — 2,000 baht. GP consultation — 1,200 baht. Ultrasound — 2,000 baht. MRI — from $800. Two days in hospital — $840. Leg surgery after a bike accident — from $7,000.

Get insurance before you travel. Minimum coverage — $100,000.

Pharmacies

There are many commercial pharmacies on Phangan. Find the nearest one in Google Maps. There is a budget municipal pharmacy — open 17:00–21:00, weekends 08:00–21:00 (side entrance from Bangkok Bank). Basic supplies are available at 7-Eleven.

Hospitals on Phangan

• Bangkok Hospital Koh Phangan — main private hospital in Thong Sala. 24-hour emergency, surgery, X-ray, ultrasound. Accepts insurance.
• Government Hospital (Koh Phangan Hospital) — budget option near Thong Sala. Long waits, lower quality but lower cost.

⚠️ No gynaecologist on Phangan — the nearest is on Samui (Dr. Rapheephan clinic). Tests, smears, ultrasound, and gender scans available there.

Sunburn

The sun on Phangan is very strong even on cloudy days. For a burn: cold shower, aloe gel or panthenol, plenty of water. For blisters, fever or a large burn area — see a doctor.

Bike accident

1. Make sure you are in a safe place (not on the road)
2. Call an ambulance: 1669
3. Tourist police: 1155 (required for insurance)
4. Photograph the scene, bikes and other parties involved
5. Call your insurance company

Jellyfish sting

1. Do not rub the sting area with your hands
2. Rinse with sea water (not fresh water!)
3. Remove tentacles with a card or shell
4. Apply vinegar or lemon juice
5. For a severe reaction — go to hospital immediately

Dog bite

1. Wash the wound with soap for at least 15 minutes
2. Disinfect with antiseptic
3. Within 24 hours — go to hospital for a rabies vaccination
4. Don't wait for symptoms — rabies is only treatable before they appear

Scorpion sting

Small scorpions live on Phangan — their sting is painful but not lethal for adults. Wash the sting site, apply cold. For severe pain, swelling or difficulty breathing — go to hospital immediately.

Dengue Fever

Transmitted by mosquitoes. Symptoms: high fever (39–40°C), severe headache, muscle and joint pain, rash. If dengue is suspected — go to hospital immediately for a blood test. Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen — paracetamol only.