Guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hi, A friend is in need of some advice. Hi gf is just over 2 months pregnant and neither wants the baby. They tried the pills approach a couple times and no results. I know that surgical abortions are illegal here in Thailand, the Docs have made that very clear at the hospitals. So, where should he go? He is not interested in a "backyard" deal. Does anyone know which close countries perform surgical abortions? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 According to this, abortion is legal in Japan, China and Vietnam. I would think that Vietnam would be the least problematic to visit for a Thai as no visa is required. And I gotta believe that there is at least one Western standard hospital in HCMC (Saigon) if not Hanoi as well. Good Luck, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Suadum, Thanks for the quick reply-I will pass it on. I agree HMC is a good bet for a modern type hospital. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 While abortion is illegal here in Thailand, they are conducted at MANY hospitals and abortion clinics. If you're at a loss where to go, there is a safe, cheap and clean abortion clinic in the building right next to Cabbages and Condoms on Sukhumvit Soi 12. Around 2,000 baht for the procedure. Stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hi, actually abortion is allowed by thai law in 2 cases - risk for the womans life (suicide may be one) or if the pregnancy is a result of sex crime. A curettage can also be motivated by medical reasons. elef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaimaisabai Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Hi dog, Don't know a lot of details, but legal or not - abortions do atke place in Thailand. Khwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Stickman, Thanks for the post. That's what I was thinking too. Here in Phuket, He and I both have been asking round clinics and hospitals and getting a pretty negative vibe, and no referrals either as they used to do in the US, when it was still illegal there. Anyway, I pass the info on, thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 elef and kwai, thanks guys....yeah, was a little surprised by the reactions here, like it was quite hostile(maybe they thought we are working with the police?)...maybe need to ask some more clinics. thanks for the responses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingaporeSteve Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 Best way to go is to find a private hospital and advise the doctor that for medical reasons, suggest the doctor recomends a termination. Abortion then becomes legal if the doctor advises medical reasons why should be terminated and they will not be questioned by anybody down the line as the patient has to sign a statement agreeing to the termination on medical grounds. Without the signed agreement most hospitals will not undertake the termination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuytrede Posted January 10, 2005 Report Share Posted January 10, 2005 the place Stickman recommended is the place to go. If Bangkok is too far for you, have someone ask there whether they have a clinic nearer to where you are, Bangkok is not the only place where they have a clinic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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