antbears Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 I need information on a good place to go in bangkok if one had a psychiatric disorder. I am thinking about some farang friendly, with consultations heavy on advice and explanations and drugs if necesssary. If anyone has good information on the above I would really appreciate it. Thanks Antbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Bumrungrad is the only place that would fit your requirements. They have the exact staff you describe, including farang docs. As Bernie would say...mosey on over . Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Gun Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 There used to be an organisation based down Soi 33 called Community Services of Bangkok who employed a number of western-trained counsellors. When CSB closed down, I am fairly sure that the counsellors set up an independent group but I've no idea what they are called or even if they still exist. Worth some googling. The only option I know of would be through one of the big private hospitals like Bangkok Nursing Home or Bumrungrad. If you check the Bumrungrad website, Bumrungrad in the 'Find A Doctor' section they have 6 psychiatric specialists on the staff - you can read their CVs and choose who you want to see. One thing I would ask is, is this help needed for a sick farang or for a farang trying to help a damaged Thai person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antbears Posted February 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Its for a Thai person, my wife actually. She had a motorcycle accident in her workplace two months ago and has not slept since. She is becoming delusional and paranoid. I don't want them to load her up with drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Too bad about your wife. Fortunate, the accident happened to your wife at the work place - at least the medical should all be paid for. The part that bothers me is when you say she is delusional and paranoid - if she had been injured - that is one thing - but not sleeping - that could be the cause of what you say is being delusional/paranoid - sleep deprivation. What you might need is a good medical work up - that is with blood test to see exactly what her blood chemistry is. I suspect you have already gone to some doctors and got the same treatment - pay/leave. Try finding one that will find out exactly what is going on. Easier said then done. [color:"white"] . [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 That Bummy list does not appear to be fully complete. I know that there is also at least one farang (Yank) on staff who speaks Thai quite well. I do not know his contact info, but I am sure he can be found through the Bummy operator/main number. Good luck with your wife Antbears. I think Bumrungrad is the place to head... Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antbears Posted February 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 I think that is what is going on MightyMouse. Trauma from accident caused poor sleeping and now she is suffering symptoms outlined, sleep deprivation mainly. Money is no problem and the insurance covered the accident and the medical bills. I am going to try and get her into Bumrungrad tomorrow. getting her to go is the problem. Thanks for the contacts and advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Petchburi Pete Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 If your wife is a Thai Buddhist, and practices her faith, she may find relief in speaking with certain monks ... meditation may help ... helluva lot cheaper than Bumrungrad. Also check with Bangkok Hospital and Samitivej if the monks can't help. Good luck to you and your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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