The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Medical Services Department has announced a free health check initiative called the "Health Check Caravan for Motorcycle Taxi Drivers." The event will take place on December 23, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at 14 locations across Bangkok. Participants only need to present their national ID card to receive the services.
Service Locations
The health caravan will be available at the following sites:
- Phra Mongkolthepmuni Hospital, Phasi Charoen
- SC Plaza, Taling Chan
- Health Tech, Seacon Bangkae, Phasi Charoen
- Bang Bon District Office Auditorium, Bang Bon
- Wat Thongnoppakun, Khlong San
- Bang Khun Thian Elderly Hospital, Bang Khun Thian
- Tree on 3 Mall, Bang Kho Laem
- Royal Thai Army Transport Association, Dusit
- Thai-Japanese Stadium, Din Daeng
- Wat Phra Piren, Pom Prap Sattru Phai
- Busarakamjitkarun Hospital, Sai Mai
- Wat Bueng Thonglang, Bang Kapi
- Nong Chok District Office Hall, Nong Chok
- Wat Pluk Sattha, Lat Krabang
Free Health Services Offered
Participants can access 12 health services, including:
- Vital signs screening
- Mental health and stress screening
- Diabetes screening
- Cardiovascular disease screening
- Chest X-rays
- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Eye health checks for complications
- Lung function tests
- Hearing tests
- Screening for pterygium and pinguecula
- Fatigue assessment
- Blood tests for general health
Advance Blood Testing Available
Those needing blood tests can visit Health Tech or one of 16 Bangkok health service centers in participating districts. Blood tests are available from now until December 20, 2024, with fasting (no food or water) required 8–10 hours beforehand.