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Patient van transfers

Many patients supported by HFA-BCMF require specialized surgeries that cannot be performed in Mae Sot due to limited medical facilities. For complex procedures, BCMF partners with hospitals in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, arranging comprehensive care that includes not only treatment, but also transportation and accommodation.

Why are they required?

To ensure patients and their caregivers reach hospitals safely and on time, BCMF organizes dedicated patient van transfers. These long-distance trips are operated by trusted private van drivers with whom we've built strong, long-term relationships. Because many of our patients are undocumented, we've also established working ties with local police, ensuring safe passage through strict record keeping and mutual trust.

Young patients and their caregivers before setting off from Mae Sot, travelling together in a HFA-BCMF van.

How often are they needed?

Patients referred to Chiang Mai often need multiple follow-up visits and stay at the BCMF-B.K. Kee Patient House between appointments. Those referred to Bangkok typically make a single trip for surgery and post-operative care, staying at the BCMF Bangkok Patient House during their visit.

Patients and family members gathered at the van ahead of a hospital trip to Chiang Mai or Bangkok.