You can - maternity care, including delivery, is included in state healthcare. Maternity services rolled out in healthcare reforms mean that 100% of Thai babies can be delivered in a hospital environment. Alternatively, maternity insurance is an addition to expat health insurance or can be purchased as a standalone product. This cover usually includes testing and pre-natal check-ups, labour, delivery and post-natal care for up to 30 days. If you opt for private maternity care, without insurance, the costs can be high. The average charge for delivery in a private hospital is 100,000 baht (£2,500), rising to 200,000 baht (£5,000) for a Caesarean section delivery.