A+ Experience: A Fun Night of Skateboarding Led to an Unexpected Major Injury
Because of the pandemic, people have not been able to travel abroad or even leave their homes for the longest months. But for a change of scenery, there are many low-risk activities they can enjoy close to home, such as walking, running, hiking, fishing, skiing, golfing, and more. Skateboarding is one of the free outdoor activities that are accessible, relatively safe, and generally, for everyone.
Well known for its physical health benefits, a recent study has shown that people who try skateboarding have reduced their boredom, helped them build their confidence, used it as a coping mechanism for their emotions, and provided them with escapism.
The Skateboarding Craze in Thailand
With most businesses closed or affected by the pandemic, skateboarders in less-restricted areas were left to find more and more spots to do this fun activity.
According to Nation Thailand, skateboarding appears to have become popular among both youngsters and adults in Bangkok recently. In fact, surfskating, a form of skateboarding that replicates surfing on the streets, is so popular in the city right now, according to Bangkok Post.
Two of the major reasons are:
- Covid-related restrictions are forcing people to find new hobbies
- Big influence of social media influencers and celebrities
In Bangkok, skateboarding destinations are spread across the city, from proper skate parks like Sky Park BKK on the 10th floor of Fortune Town, and Megabangna Surf Skate Play Area to well-known public spaces like Sanam Luang and Wachira Benchathat Park.
Though skateboarding has health benefits, this craze is foreseen to be short-lived because Bangkok’s footpaths are not smooth enough to make the experience perfectly safe and enjoyable.
Our client’s fall accident while skateboarding in Thailand
Here’s the story of our client who experienced a serious injury while staying in Thailand.
Last June 2021, our client was skateboarding at night. Suddenly, he fell from his skateboard which seriously hit his right knee and left hip against the ground. This kind of injury needed an emergency procedure, so he was brought to a Local Private Hospital for evaluation. X-ray showed a suspected fracture at the neck of the femur.
His hospital expenses escalated to over USD 10,000 but there were no out-of-pocket and additional expenses made. His A+ health plan took care of all the medical expenses for his hospital admission and treatment procedures.
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A+ International Health Plans include an Accident Cover which pays all the medical expenses due to an accident(1). For as low as $28/month, EasyCare+ gives you international protection, whether you plan to travel or if you want to get the best healthcare locally.
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(1) Maximum reimbursement amount up to the plan limit.
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