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Practical guides to staying healthy on Koh Samui.

October 30, 2025

Weight-Loss Pens Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Trulicity

Four injectable weight-loss pens, four different drugs. Here is what actually separates Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Trulicity — in plain language.

April 20, 2025

Travel Insurance Claims on Koh Samui: How It Actually Works

A step-by-step guide to claiming medical treatment on your travel insurance in Koh Samui — direct billing, the paperwork you need, and the scooter clause to watch.

April 14, 2025

Annual Health Check-Up on Koh Samui: What’s Included and What It Costs

A plain look at what a proper annual health check covers on Koh Samui, who should add which tests, and how the cost compares to home.

April 10, 2025

Finding an English-Speaking Doctor in Koh Samui

How to find a trustworthy English-speaking GP on Koh Samui — what to expect at the appointment, how insurance works, and when a home visit makes more sense.

April 3, 2025

IV Drip Prices on Koh Samui: The 2026 Guide

What vitamin, recovery and detox drips actually cost on Koh Samui in 2026 — the full menu, real baht prices, and how to avoid tourist markups.

March 27, 2025

PrEP and PEP on Koh Samui: The Difference, and Why the Clock Matters

PrEP prevents HIV before exposure; PEP is the emergency option after. Here is the difference, the 72-hour rule, and how to get either discreetly on Koh Samui.

March 20, 2025

Scooter Accident on Koh Samui: Wound Care, Stitches and Avoiding Infection

Road rash is the island’s most common injury. Here is what to do in the first hours, when a wound needs stitches, and how the tropics change the infection rules.

March 17, 2025

Food Poisoning on Koh Samui: What to Do and When to See a Doctor

Most food poisoning passes with rest and rehydration — but some symptoms mean it is time for a doctor. Here is how to tell the difference, and how to recover faster.

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