Can a notary come to a hospital bedside in Thailand?

Detailed Answer

Bedside notarisation in Thai hospitals follows strict capacity-verification protocol: (1) NSA arrives with witnesses if required (Will, POA); (2) interviews patient to confirm mental capacity, free will, and understanding of the document — refused if the patient is sedated, on opioids impairing judgment, or unable to communicate; (3) attending nurse may countersign as eyewitness to capacity; (4) signature witnessed and notarised; (5) hospital records bedside notarisation log. Most-requested documents: General/Healthcare POA, Last Will & Testament, transfer of Thai property/condo, child custody affidavit, life insurance claim authorisation, repatriation consent. Hospitals routinely accommodated: Bumrungrad, Samitivej (Sukhumvit, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thonburi), Bangkok Hospital (HQ + provincial), BNH, Phyathai 1/2/3, Vejthani, MedPark. Fee THB 3,500–5,500 incl. mobile + after-hours surcharge.