Nan is a mountain province with a strong pull, both for visitors and for people who move here for a slower life. But valley terrain means that travelling into town from an outlying district takes time, which makes knowing the main hospital's details in advance especially important here.
Main hospitals in Nan
Nan Hospital — public
- Address: 20 Worawichai Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nan 55000
- Phone: 054-719-000
- Map: Open in Google Maps
Visiting Nan with peace of mind: a pre-trip health checklist
- Bring enough of your regular medication for the whole trip plus a few days, and note the names down in case you need to buy more or tell a doctor.
- Save Nan Hospital's number and 1669 before the trip begins, particularly if you plan to drive mountain routes.
- Anyone with an ongoing condition should consult their doctor before a trip involving heavy exertion, such as trekking or long-distance cycling.
- Check how the insurance you hold (health or accident) can be used at hospitals in Nan — direct claim or paying first.
Notes for policyholders
- Call to check, or notify your insurer and arrange a fax claim, before travelling where possible; it speeds up the process on the day.
- Public hospitals generally accept universal coverage and social security entitlements under each scheme's conditions. For private health insurance, ask your own company in advance about the conditions and its network hospitals in the area, since private options in a smaller province are more limited than in the big cities.
- If you pay first, keep the original receipts, the medical certificate and every treatment document.
Note: addresses and phone numbers can change. Please call the hospital to confirm before travelling, and contact them by phone or through their Facebook page directly, as public hospitals often do not reply by email.
In short
Whether you live in Nan or are visiting, the principle is the same: know the main hospital's number, have your medication and entitlement documents ready, and remember that in a critical emergency you can call 1669 or go to the nearest hospital under the UCEP policy. That small amount of preparation makes every trip, and every day in Nan, considerably easier.