176 mm 178 mm 178 x 254 mm 176 mm
A truly beneficial vacation experience
The quintessential picture of the historic Kingdom of Other factors that have attracted the interest of visitors Thailand is typically that of tropical region, white sandy from around the globe are the affordable prices that beach, clear blue sea and unique way of life. Moreover, entitle patients to a free holiday in the spectacularly Thailand is also blessed with all the comforts, conveniences exotic Kingdom. To aid a patient’s recovery, there’s and technologies of 21st century. Like Medicine, one nothing healthier than kicking back, relaxing and of many areas where Thailand excels. Here is the hub soaking up the sunshine on an island in the Gulf of of medical tourism and high-end spas in Southeast Thailand or the Andaman Sea before returning home Asia. A developing nation, years of professionalism, again. Health Tourism dedicated research, overseas study, and modernisation of the infrastructure has put Thailand on an equal footing Testifying to the country’s appeal to the elite, the exclusive with the most advanced medical centres in the world. resorts of holistic healing in Phuket and the seaside resort of Hua Hin have become so globally renowned As a result, this sector of the travel trade has experienced that you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with a a healthy surge of interest in recent years. To keep movie star or a captain of industry. pace with the burgeoning number of new arrivals and repeat visitors, the Kingdom’s medical facilities continue to update their high-tech services and constantly add new programmes, operations and treatments.
Health Tourism
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A truly beneficial vacation experience
The quintessential picture of the historic Kingdom of Other factors that have attracted the interest of visitors Thailand is typically that of tropical region, white sandy from around the globe are the affordable prices that beach, clear blue sea and unique way of life. Moreover, entitle patients to a free holiday in the spectacularly Thailand is also blessed with all the comforts, conveniences exotic Kingdom. To aid a patient’s recovery, there’s and technologies of 21st century. Like Medicine, one nothing healthier than kicking back, relaxing and of many areas where Thailand excels. Here is the hub soaking up the sunshine on an island in the Gulf of of medical tourism and high-end spas in Southeast Thailand or the Andaman Sea before returning home Asia. A developing nation, years of professionalism, again. Health Tourism dedicated research, overseas study, and modernisation of the infrastructure has put Thailand on an equal footing Testifying to the country’s appeal to the elite, the exclusive with the most advanced medical centres in the world. resorts of holistic healing in Phuket and the seaside resort of Hua Hin have become so globally renowned As a result, this sector of the travel trade has experienced that you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with a a healthy surge of interest in recent years. To keep movie star or a captain of industry. pace with the burgeoning number of new arrivals and repeat visitors, the Kingdom’s medical facilities continue to update their high-tech services and constantly add new programmes, operations and treatments.
Health Tourism
Printed in Thailand by Promotional Material Production Division, Marketing Services Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand for free distribution. www.tourismthailand.org E/JAN 2020 The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.
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A truly beneficial vacation experience
The quintessential picture of the historic Kingdom of Other factors that have attracted the interest of visitors Thailand is typically that of tropical region, white sandy from around the globe are the affordable prices that beach, clear blue sea and unique way of life. Moreover, entitle patients to a free holiday in the spectacularly Thailand is also blessed with all the comforts, conveniences exotic Kingdom. To aid a patient’s recovery, there’s and technologies of 21st century. Like Medicine, one nothing healthier than kicking back, relaxing and of many areas where Thailand excels. Here is the hub soaking up the sunshine on an island in the Gulf of of medical tourism and high-end spas in Southeast Thailand or the Andaman Sea before returning home Asia. A developing nation, years of professionalism, again. Health Tourism dedicated research, overseas study, and modernisation of the infrastructure has put Thailand on an equal footing Testifying to the country’s appeal to the elite, the exclusive with the most advanced medical centres in the world. resorts of holistic healing in Phuket and the seaside resort of Hua Hin have become so globally renowned As a result, this sector of the travel trade has experienced that you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with a a healthy surge of interest in recent years. To keep movie star or a captain of industry. pace with the burgeoning number of new arrivals and repeat visitors, the Kingdom’s medical facilities continue to update their high-tech services and constantly add new programmes, operations and treatments.
Health Tourism
Printed in Thailand by Promotional Material Production Division, Marketing Services Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand for free distribution. www.tourismthailand.org E/JAN 2020 The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.
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Popular Procedures In recent years, laser eye surgery has seen a boom in Unsightly body hair can cause embarrassment when Hospital Directory both popularity and credibility. For those hampered wearing beachwear, so why not remove the fur that has Whether in need of an immediate operation to treat Bangkok a serious illness, after some dental or cosmetic work to with poor sight, and feeling encumbered by glasses caused you insecurity over the years – your confidence beautify your features, or just after a comprehensive or contact lenses, laser surgery is a quick and painless will be restored in an instant. Hair can be painlessly and Bangkok Hospital* www.bangkokhospital.com routine check-up to reassure your general well-being way to sharpen your vision. 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The combination of traditional Eastern and modern In addition, Thailand can offer the fantastic diversity Siriraj Hospital www.si.mahidol.ac.th Knee or hip replacement surgery is a procedure that of exotic holiday destinations and wonderfully unique Western health practice has been greatly effective in Vejthani Hospital* www.vejthani.com can easily be undertaken during your annual two-week the treatment of numerous skin conditions. For a more culture. So whether you’re planning a first treatment in vacation. 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For the first time in your life you’ll think of health care as Five-Star Hospitals trained, these professionals ensure that patients are If a family member is debilitated by a long-term illness being an enjoyable experience! Chiang Mai The country’s biggest hospitals in the cities of Bangkok in good,caring and experienced hands. The less such as kidney disease, then a trip to Thailand might Central Chiangmai Memorial Hospital www.centralchiangmaihospital.com be the first opportunity in a long time to escape the and Chiang Mai, and on the perennially popular island a patient frets, the faster they will recover. Chiangmai Ram Hospital* www.chiangmairam.com confines of home. Feel at ease knowing that essential of Phuket, boast state-of-the-art equipment, high-tech To ensure more comfort and ease of communication, treatments like dialysis will be administered in the Lanna Hospital www.lanna-hospital.com labs and efficient, well-trained staff. Whatever your many doctors and nurses speak excellent English. One most sterile of conditions with the same care and needs, from brain scans to physiotherapy, invasive Faculty of Medicine Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai University need only look around at the polyglot patients from attention given to regular patients. With no chance of surgery to cosmetic treatments such as liposuction, Europe, North America, the Middle East and other infections, visitors find such procedures so stress-free www.suandok.med.cmu.ac.th the country’s medical professionals will do their best parts of the Asia Pacific to see that Thai hospitals are and relaxing that they wish they could relocate to Nakorn Ping Hospital www.nkp-hospital.go.th to right whatever medical wrongs are ailing you. renowned for being among the best of the best from Thailand and settle here permanently. Even the more difficult operations like replacing the Far East to West. The presence of all these foreign Ko Samui patients also reveals that in some Asian, African and knees and hips are undertaken with the utmost of Gleaming Teeth and Perfect Vision Bangkok Hospital Samui www.bangkokhospitalsamui.com professionalism under the most hygienic of conditions. Middle Eastern countries the standards of health care So many tourists have been coming to Thailand, to Koh Samui Hospital www.samuihospital.go.th are shoddy and can cause more problems than they have their teeth fixed that the Thai Customs and As the anti-ageing movement gathers momentum, many cure. This has also contributed to Thailand’s popularity Immigration Department has considered adding Samui International Hospital www.sih.co.th hospitals offer the gamut of treatments designed to as a nerve centre for international medical tourism. “Dentistry” to the list of Reasons for Visit. make you look and feel younger. On the cutting-edge Thai International Hospital Koh Samui www.thaiinterhospital.com Many prospective patients ask the same question, why of cosmetic surgery are Botox and laser treatments, lifts Whether you’re in need of a root canal or a bridge, Phuket and tucks to firm up sagging skin and jowls, or remove fly all the way to Thailand when I have medical care at having cavities filled or getting fitted for false teeth, unsightly cellulite, in addition to hair transplants and home? For many patients it’s a question of both time the clinics have massive menus of treatments. Boasting Bangkok Hospital Phuket* and money. The simple fact is that many operations breast enhancement surgery. Almost any operation or the latest equipment and X-ray machines, English- (Award of Excellence, Thailand Tourism Award 2010) www.phukethospital.com treatment is possible at these world-class facilities. require spending months and months on a long speaking dentists and technicians, these facilities take waiting list. It is sad but true that serious afflictions the bite out of having your teeth fixed. Many patients Mission Hospital Phuket www.missionhospitalphuket.com The Kingdom’s largest hospitals are often compared like cancer or heart problems are not covered by some say they have saved enough on dental work to treat Patong Hospital www. patonghospital.com to five-star hotels. That’s because they provide a health insurance policies and paying for them themselves to a free holiday in the Kingdom. Going Phuket International Hospital* www.phuketinternationalhospital.com maximum of comfort and opulence. There are TVs and in some countries can leave a family bankrupt. If you’re to the dentist can be an agonizing experience, but DVD players, high-speed Internet connections, private experiencing a medical emergency, time is at you can grin and bear it knowing that you’ve got Thalang Hospital (Phuket) www.thalanghospital.go.th bathrooms, special menus and 24/7 room service on a a premium, and you can’t afford to wait six months a tropical vacation to look forward to in the aftermath. par with the finest luxury hotels. for a serious medical procedure. With all the hospitals in Thailand at your disposal, treatments The clinics, located across the country, provide a wealth * Joint Commission International (JCI)- Accredited Everyone is anxious about undergoing a major can be arranged quickly and conveniently around of options, environments and tours. For instance, the ** Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC)- Accredited operation. That’s normal. But don’t worry. These caring your busy work schedule, and it’s worth repeating, at bigger urban centres of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and doctors and nurses will cure those cases of nerves along Phuket now have “dental spas” and “dental hospitals”. *** JCI and CCPC - Accredited a fraction of the cost in many countries. with those other injuries and ailments. Internationally Many of the smaller clinics also have teeth-cleaning www.jointcommissioninternational.org and laser-whitening treatments to make your smile more radiant and give your self-confidence a lift.
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Popular Procedures In recent years, laser eye surgery has seen a boom in Unsightly body hair can cause embarrassment when Hospital Directory both popularity and credibility. For those hampered wearing beachwear, so why not remove the fur that has Whether in need of an immediate operation to treat Bangkok a serious illness, after some dental or cosmetic work to with poor sight, and feeling encumbered by glasses caused you insecurity over the years – your confidence beautify your features, or just after a comprehensive or contact lenses, laser surgery is a quick and painless will be restored in an instant. Hair can be painlessly and Bangkok Hospital* www.bangkokhospital.com routine check-up to reassure your general well-being way to sharpen your vision. Once again, the Kingdom’s permanently removed from any part of your body with Bangkok Hospital Medical Center** www.bangkokhospital.com and health condition, Thailand’s hospital doors are clinics are first rate and well equipped, specializing in a few sessions from a Fluorescent intense Pulsed Light always open and welcome all visitors. everything from basic eye examinations to cutting-edge (FPL) machine. Bumrungrad International Hospital*** treatments. Frequently, these services are also (Award of Excellence, Thailand Tourism Award 2008) www.bumrungrad.com Our hospitals have all the latest machines and equipment provided for by the larger hospital and integrative Warm Wellness Wishes for diagnostic and laboratory prognosis, and brand BNH Hospital* www.bnhhospital.com wellness centres that are one-stop shops for healing and In the more globalised world of today, no longer are new digital processing for MRI (Magnetic Resonance wellbeing. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Hospital med.mahidol.ac.th Imaging) scans and X-Ray data. For those of you citizens bound by the limitations of their country’s health-care systems, or the restrictive fine print of Kasemrad Hospital Prachachuen www.kasemrad.co.th suffering pain and long-term discomfort, the best news Dermatology of all is no waiting lists; you can opt for surgical procedures insurance companies. Ever greater numbers of people King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital www.chulalongkornhospital.go.th as soon as convenient for you. Micro-Crystal Peeling, or Micro-dermabrasion, uses tiny are being empowered and relieved by the possibilities crystals to remove damaged skin from over-exposure of medical tourism, and nowhere more so than the Paolo Hospital www.paolohospital.com Should you want elective medical treatments such to sunlight, while also stimulating new skin cell beautiful Kingdom of Thailand. 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Most of the validation to the strength and ability of our health care and vitality, simple procedures like Botox and Collagen Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital*** www.samitivejhospitals.com Kingdom’s top private hospitals have online appointment injections literally smooth away wrinkles, while Sclero than the positive comments from the hundreds of facilities, with a growing number of reputable travel Therapy injections rid you of unsightly varicose veins thousands of satisfied customers that our hospitals have Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital** www.samitivejhospitals.com cared for. agencies also arranging every detail of your trip from in less than a week. Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital* www.siphhospital.com airport transfer to post-treatment vacations. The combination of traditional Eastern and modern In addition, Thailand can offer the fantastic diversity Siriraj Hospital www.si.mahidol.ac.th Knee or hip replacement surgery is a procedure that of exotic holiday destinations and wonderfully unique Western health practice has been greatly effective in Vejthani Hospital* www.vejthani.com can easily be undertaken during your annual two-week the treatment of numerous skin conditions. For a more culture. So whether you’re planning a first treatment in vacation. 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For the first time in your life you’ll think of health care as Five-Star Hospitals trained, these professionals ensure that patients are If a family member is debilitated by a long-term illness being an enjoyable experience! Chiang Mai The country’s biggest hospitals in the cities of Bangkok in good,caring and experienced hands. The less such as kidney disease, then a trip to Thailand might Central Chiangmai Memorial Hospital www.centralchiangmaihospital.com be the first opportunity in a long time to escape the and Chiang Mai, and on the perennially popular island a patient frets, the faster they will recover. Chiangmai Ram Hospital* www.chiangmairam.com confines of home. Feel at ease knowing that essential of Phuket, boast state-of-the-art equipment, high-tech To ensure more comfort and ease of communication, treatments like dialysis will be administered in the Lanna Hospital www.lanna-hospital.com labs and efficient, well-trained staff. Whatever your many doctors and nurses speak excellent English. One most sterile of conditions with the same care and needs, from brain scans to physiotherapy, invasive Faculty of Medicine Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai University need only look around at the polyglot patients from attention given to regular patients. With no chance of surgery to cosmetic treatments such as liposuction, Europe, North America, the Middle East and other infections, visitors find such procedures so stress-free www.suandok.med.cmu.ac.th the country’s medical professionals will do their best parts of the Asia Pacific to see that Thai hospitals are and relaxing that they wish they could relocate to Nakorn Ping Hospital www.nkp-hospital.go.th to right whatever medical wrongs are ailing you. renowned for being among the best of the best from Thailand and settle here permanently. Even the more difficult operations like replacing the Far East to West. The presence of all these foreign Ko Samui patients also reveals that in some Asian, African and knees and hips are undertaken with the utmost of Gleaming Teeth and Perfect Vision Bangkok Hospital Samui www.bangkokhospitalsamui.com professionalism under the most hygienic of conditions. Middle Eastern countries the standards of health care So many tourists have been coming to Thailand, to Koh Samui Hospital www.samuihospital.go.th are shoddy and can cause more problems than they have their teeth fixed that the Thai Customs and As the anti-ageing movement gathers momentum, many cure. This has also contributed to Thailand’s popularity Immigration Department has considered adding Samui International Hospital www.sih.co.th hospitals offer the gamut of treatments designed to as a nerve centre for international medical tourism. “Dentistry” to the list of Reasons for Visit. make you look and feel younger. On the cutting-edge Thai International Hospital Koh Samui www.thaiinterhospital.com Many prospective patients ask the same question, why of cosmetic surgery are Botox and laser treatments, lifts Whether you’re in need of a root canal or a bridge, Phuket and tucks to firm up sagging skin and jowls, or remove fly all the way to Thailand when I have medical care at having cavities filled or getting fitted for false teeth, unsightly cellulite, in addition to hair transplants and home? For many patients it’s a question of both time the clinics have massive menus of treatments. Boasting Bangkok Hospital Phuket* and money. The simple fact is that many operations breast enhancement surgery. Almost any operation or the latest equipment and X-ray machines, English- (Award of Excellence, Thailand Tourism Award 2010) www.phukethospital.com treatment is possible at these world-class facilities. require spending months and months on a long speaking dentists and technicians, these facilities take waiting list. It is sad but true that serious afflictions the bite out of having your teeth fixed. Many patients Mission Hospital Phuket www.missionhospitalphuket.com The Kingdom’s largest hospitals are often compared like cancer or heart problems are not covered by some say they have saved enough on dental work to treat Patong Hospital www. patonghospital.com to five-star hotels. That’s because they provide a health insurance policies and paying for them themselves to a free holiday in the Kingdom. Going Phuket International Hospital* www.phuketinternationalhospital.com maximum of comfort and opulence. There are TVs and in some countries can leave a family bankrupt. If you’re to the dentist can be an agonizing experience, but DVD players, high-speed Internet connections, private experiencing a medical emergency, time is at you can grin and bear it knowing that you’ve got Thalang Hospital (Phuket) www.thalanghospital.go.th bathrooms, special menus and 24/7 room service on a a premium, and you can’t afford to wait six months a tropical vacation to look forward to in the aftermath. par with the finest luxury hotels. for a serious medical procedure. With all the hospitals in Thailand at your disposal, treatments The clinics, located across the country, provide a wealth * Joint Commission International (JCI)- Accredited Everyone is anxious about undergoing a major can be arranged quickly and conveniently around of options, environments and tours. For instance, the ** Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC)- Accredited operation. That’s normal. But don’t worry. These caring your busy work schedule, and it’s worth repeating, at bigger urban centres of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and doctors and nurses will cure those cases of nerves along Phuket now have “dental spas” and “dental hospitals”. *** JCI and CCPC - Accredited a fraction of the cost in many countries. with those other injuries and ailments. Internationally Many of the smaller clinics also have teeth-cleaning www.jointcommissioninternational.org and laser-whitening treatments to make your smile more radiant and give your self-confidence a lift.
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Popular Procedures In recent years, laser eye surgery has seen a boom in Unsightly body hair can cause embarrassment when Hospital Directory both popularity and credibility. For those hampered wearing beachwear, so why not remove the fur that has Whether in need of an immediate operation to treat Bangkok a serious illness, after some dental or cosmetic work to with poor sight, and feeling encumbered by glasses caused you insecurity over the years – your confidence beautify your features, or just after a comprehensive or contact lenses, laser surgery is a quick and painless will be restored in an instant. Hair can be painlessly and Bangkok Hospital* www.bangkokhospital.com routine check-up to reassure your general well-being way to sharpen your vision. Once again, the Kingdom’s permanently removed from any part of your body with Bangkok Hospital Medical Center** www.bangkokhospital.com and health condition, Thailand’s hospital doors are clinics are first rate and well equipped, specializing in a few sessions from a Fluorescent intense Pulsed Light always open and welcome all visitors. everything from basic eye examinations to cutting-edge (FPL) machine. Bumrungrad International Hospital*** treatments. Frequently, these services are also (Award of Excellence, Thailand Tourism Award 2008) www.bumrungrad.com Our hospitals have all the latest machines and equipment provided for by the larger hospital and integrative Warm Wellness Wishes for diagnostic and laboratory prognosis, and brand BNH Hospital* www.bnhhospital.com wellness centres that are one-stop shops for healing and In the more globalised world of today, no longer are new digital processing for MRI (Magnetic Resonance wellbeing. Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Hospital med.mahidol.ac.th Imaging) scans and X-Ray data. For those of you citizens bound by the limitations of their country’s health-care systems, or the restrictive fine print of Kasemrad Hospital Prachachuen www.kasemrad.co.th suffering pain and long-term discomfort, the best news Dermatology of all is no waiting lists; you can opt for surgical procedures insurance companies. Ever greater numbers of people King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital www.chulalongkornhospital.go.th as soon as convenient for you. Micro-Crystal Peeling, or Micro-dermabrasion, uses tiny are being empowered and relieved by the possibilities crystals to remove damaged skin from over-exposure of medical tourism, and nowhere more so than the Paolo Hospital www.paolohospital.com Should you want elective medical treatments such to sunlight, while also stimulating new skin cell beautiful Kingdom of Thailand. Phyathai Hospital www.phyathai.com as cosmetic surgery, dental work, or eye corrective growth. Or for the removal of more stubborn acne and surgery, which are not usually covered under insurance blemishes, then opt for the ultrasound technique of No matter how much advertising Thailand’s hospitals Piyavate Hospital www.piyavate.com policies, Thailand is a convenient and great value Phonophoresis. For even more of a boost to your youth devote to attracting overseas visitors, there is no stronger Praram 9 Hospital* www.praram9.com destination to undergo such work. Most of the validation to the strength and ability of our health care and vitality, simple procedures like Botox and Collagen Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital*** www.samitivejhospitals.com Kingdom’s top private hospitals have online appointment injections literally smooth away wrinkles, while Sclero than the positive comments from the hundreds of facilities, with a growing number of reputable travel Therapy injections rid you of unsightly varicose veins thousands of satisfied customers that our hospitals have Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital** www.samitivejhospitals.com cared for. agencies also arranging every detail of your trip from in less than a week. Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital* www.siphhospital.com airport transfer to post-treatment vacations. The combination of traditional Eastern and modern In addition, Thailand can offer the fantastic diversity Siriraj Hospital www.si.mahidol.ac.th Knee or hip replacement surgery is a procedure that of exotic holiday destinations and wonderfully unique Western health practice has been greatly effective in Vejthani Hospital* www.vejthani.com can easily be undertaken during your annual two-week the treatment of numerous skin conditions. For a more culture. So whether you’re planning a first treatment in vacation. Schedule the operation at the start of the trip, holistic approach to healing the body’s uncomfortable Thailand or returning for more; come and explore the Yanhee International Hospital* th.yanhee.net spend the first week recovering in hospital where myriad of exciting sights and attractions that our warm, irritations, the millennia-old therapies of Acupuncture, Pattaya you can begin the physical therapy, then as your knee Acupressure, and Aromatherapy, have been proven hospitable Kingdom has to offer. You won’t be able to or hips strengthen during the second week, amble to restore the body’s natural balance, healing rashes, resist the magnificent allure that has become Aikchol Hospital www.aikchol.com along soft sandy beaches and gently trek through allergies, freckles, herpes, as well as lessening hair loss, synonymous with our mystical land. tropical forests. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya* www.bangkokpattayahospital.com and even helping in weight loss. For the first time in your life you’ll think of health care as Five-Star Hospitals trained, these professionals ensure that patients are If a family member is debilitated by a long-term illness being an enjoyable experience! Chiang Mai The country’s biggest hospitals in the cities of Bangkok in good,caring and experienced hands. The less such as kidney disease, then a trip to Thailand might Central Chiangmai Memorial Hospital www.centralchiangmaihospital.com be the first opportunity in a long time to escape the and Chiang Mai, and on the perennially popular island a patient frets, the faster they will recover. Chiangmai Ram Hospital* www.chiangmairam.com confines of home. Feel at ease knowing that essential of Phuket, boast state-of-the-art equipment, high-tech To ensure more comfort and ease of communication, treatments like dialysis will be administered in the Lanna Hospital www.lanna-hospital.com labs and efficient, well-trained staff. Whatever your many doctors and nurses speak excellent English. One most sterile of conditions with the same care and needs, from brain scans to physiotherapy, invasive Faculty of Medicine Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai University need only look around at the polyglot patients from attention given to regular patients. With no chance of surgery to cosmetic treatments such as liposuction, Europe, North America, the Middle East and other infections, visitors find such procedures so stress-free www.suandok.med.cmu.ac.th the country’s medical professionals will do their best parts of the Asia Pacific to see that Thai hospitals are and relaxing that they wish they could relocate to Nakorn Ping Hospital www.nkp-hospital.go.th to right whatever medical wrongs are ailing you. renowned for being among the best of the best from Thailand and settle here permanently. Even the more difficult operations like replacing the Far East to West. The presence of all these foreign Ko Samui patients also reveals that in some Asian, African and knees and hips are undertaken with the utmost of Gleaming Teeth and Perfect Vision Bangkok Hospital Samui www.bangkokhospitalsamui.com professionalism under the most hygienic of conditions. Middle Eastern countries the standards of health care So many tourists have been coming to Thailand, to Koh Samui Hospital www.samuihospital.go.th are shoddy and can cause more problems than they have their teeth fixed that the Thai Customs and As the anti-ageing movement gathers momentum, many cure. This has also contributed to Thailand’s popularity Immigration Department has considered adding Samui International Hospital www.sih.co.th hospitals offer the gamut of treatments designed to as a nerve centre for international medical tourism. “Dentistry” to the list of Reasons for Visit. make you look and feel younger. On the cutting-edge Thai International Hospital Koh Samui www.thaiinterhospital.com Many prospective patients ask the same question, why of cosmetic surgery are Botox and laser treatments, lifts Whether you’re in need of a root canal or a bridge, Phuket and tucks to firm up sagging skin and jowls, or remove fly all the way to Thailand when I have medical care at having cavities filled or getting fitted for false teeth, unsightly cellulite, in addition to hair transplants and home? For many patients it’s a question of both time the clinics have massive menus of treatments. Boasting Bangkok Hospital Phuket* and money. The simple fact is that many operations breast enhancement surgery. Almost any operation or the latest equipment and X-ray machines, English- (Award of Excellence, Thailand Tourism Award 2010) www.phukethospital.com treatment is possible at these world-class facilities. require spending months and months on a long speaking dentists and technicians, these facilities take waiting list. It is sad but true that serious afflictions the bite out of having your teeth fixed. Many patients Mission Hospital Phuket www.missionhospitalphuket.com The Kingdom’s largest hospitals are often compared like cancer or heart problems are not covered by some say they have saved enough on dental work to treat Patong Hospital www. patonghospital.com to five-star hotels. That’s because they provide a health insurance policies and paying for them themselves to a free holiday in the Kingdom. Going Phuket International Hospital* www.phuketinternationalhospital.com maximum of comfort and opulence. There are TVs and in some countries can leave a family bankrupt. If you’re to the dentist can be an agonizing experience, but DVD players, high-speed Internet connections, private experiencing a medical emergency, time is at you can grin and bear it knowing that you’ve got Thalang Hospital (Phuket) www.thalanghospital.go.th bathrooms, special menus and 24/7 room service on a a premium, and you can’t afford to wait six months a tropical vacation to look forward to in the aftermath. par with the finest luxury hotels. for a serious medical procedure. With all the hospitals in Thailand at your disposal, treatments The clinics, located across the country, provide a wealth * Joint Commission International (JCI)- Accredited Everyone is anxious about undergoing a major can be arranged quickly and conveniently around of options, environments and tours. For instance, the ** Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC)- Accredited operation. That’s normal. But don’t worry. These caring your busy work schedule, and it’s worth repeating, at bigger urban centres of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and doctors and nurses will cure those cases of nerves along Phuket now have “dental spas” and “dental hospitals”. *** JCI and CCPC - Accredited a fraction of the cost in many countries. with those other injuries and ailments. Internationally Many of the smaller clinics also have teeth-cleaning www.jointcommissioninternational.org and laser-whitening treatments to make your smile more radiant and give your self-confidence a lift.
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The combination of traditional Eastern and modern In addition, Thailand can offer the fantastic diversity Siriraj Hospital www.si.mahidol.ac.th Knee or hip replacement surgery is a procedure that of exotic holiday destinations and wonderfully unique Western health practice has been greatly effective in Vejthani Hospital* www.vejthani.com can easily be undertaken during your annual two-week the treatment of numerous skin conditions. For a more culture. So whether you’re planning a first treatment in vacation. Schedule the operation at the start of the trip, holistic approach to healing the body’s uncomfortable Thailand or returning for more; come and explore the Yanhee International Hospital* th.yanhee.net spend the first week recovering in hospital where myriad of exciting sights and attractions that our warm, irritations, the millennia-old therapies of Acupuncture, Pattaya you can begin the physical therapy, then as your knee Acupressure, and Aromatherapy, have been proven hospitable Kingdom has to offer. You won’t be able to or hips strengthen during the second week, amble to restore the body’s natural balance, healing rashes, resist the magnificent allure that has become Aikchol Hospital www.aikchol.com along soft sandy beaches and gently trek through allergies, freckles, herpes, as well as lessening hair loss, synonymous with our mystical land. tropical forests. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya* www.bangkokpattayahospital.com and even helping in weight loss. For the first time in your life you’ll think of health care as Five-Star Hospitals trained, these professionals ensure that patients are If a family member is debilitated by a long-term illness being an enjoyable experience! Chiang Mai The country’s biggest hospitals in the cities of Bangkok in good,caring and experienced hands. The less such as kidney disease, then a trip to Thailand might Central Chiangmai Memorial Hospital www.centralchiangmaihospital.com be the first opportunity in a long time to escape the and Chiang Mai, and on the perennially popular island a patient frets, the faster they will recover. Chiangmai Ram Hospital* www.chiangmairam.com confines of home. Feel at ease knowing that essential of Phuket, boast state-of-the-art equipment, high-tech To ensure more comfort and ease of communication, treatments like dialysis will be administered in the Lanna Hospital www.lanna-hospital.com labs and efficient, well-trained staff. Whatever your many doctors and nurses speak excellent English. One most sterile of conditions with the same care and needs, from brain scans to physiotherapy, invasive Faculty of Medicine Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai University need only look around at the polyglot patients from attention given to regular patients. With no chance of surgery to cosmetic treatments such as liposuction, Europe, North America, the Middle East and other infections, visitors find such procedures so stress-free www.suandok.med.cmu.ac.th the country’s medical professionals will do their best parts of the Asia Pacific to see that Thai hospitals are and relaxing that they wish they could relocate to Nakorn Ping Hospital www.nkp-hospital.go.th to right whatever medical wrongs are ailing you. renowned for being among the best of the best from Thailand and settle here permanently. Even the more difficult operations like replacing the Far East to West. The presence of all these foreign Ko Samui patients also reveals that in some Asian, African and knees and hips are undertaken with the utmost of Gleaming Teeth and Perfect Vision Bangkok Hospital Samui www.bangkokhospitalsamui.com professionalism under the most hygienic of conditions. Middle Eastern countries the standards of health care So many tourists have been coming to Thailand, to Koh Samui Hospital www.samuihospital.go.th are shoddy and can cause more problems than they have their teeth fixed that the Thai Customs and As the anti-ageing movement gathers momentum, many cure. This has also contributed to Thailand’s popularity Immigration Department has considered adding Samui International Hospital www.sih.co.th hospitals offer the gamut of treatments designed to as a nerve centre for international medical tourism. “Dentistry” to the list of Reasons for Visit. make you look and feel younger. On the cutting-edge Thai International Hospital Koh Samui www.thaiinterhospital.com Many prospective patients ask the same question, why of cosmetic surgery are Botox and laser treatments, lifts Whether you’re in need of a root canal or a bridge, Phuket and tucks to firm up sagging skin and jowls, or remove fly all the way to Thailand when I have medical care at having cavities filled or getting fitted for false teeth, unsightly cellulite, in addition to hair transplants and home? For many patients it’s a question of both time the clinics have massive menus of treatments. Boasting Bangkok Hospital Phuket* and money. The simple fact is that many operations breast enhancement surgery. Almost any operation or the latest equipment and X-ray machines, English- (Award of Excellence, Thailand Tourism Award 2010) www.phukethospital.com treatment is possible at these world-class facilities. require spending months and months on a long speaking dentists and technicians, these facilities take waiting list. It is sad but true that serious afflictions the bite out of having your teeth fixed. Many patients Mission Hospital Phuket www.missionhospitalphuket.com The Kingdom’s largest hospitals are often compared like cancer or heart problems are not covered by some say they have saved enough on dental work to treat Patong Hospital www. patonghospital.com to five-star hotels. That’s because they provide a health insurance policies and paying for them themselves to a free holiday in the Kingdom. Going Phuket International Hospital* www.phuketinternationalhospital.com maximum of comfort and opulence. There are TVs and in some countries can leave a family bankrupt. If you’re to the dentist can be an agonizing experience, but DVD players, high-speed Internet connections, private experiencing a medical emergency, time is at you can grin and bear it knowing that you’ve got Thalang Hospital (Phuket) www.thalanghospital.go.th bathrooms, special menus and 24/7 room service on a a premium, and you can’t afford to wait six months a tropical vacation to look forward to in the aftermath. par with the finest luxury hotels. for a serious medical procedure. With all the hospitals in Thailand at your disposal, treatments The clinics, located across the country, provide a wealth * Joint Commission International (JCI)- Accredited Everyone is anxious about undergoing a major can be arranged quickly and conveniently around of options, environments and tours. For instance, the ** Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC)- Accredited operation. That’s normal. But don’t worry. These caring your busy work schedule, and it’s worth repeating, at bigger urban centres of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and doctors and nurses will cure those cases of nerves along Phuket now have “dental spas” and “dental hospitals”. *** JCI and CCPC - Accredited a fraction of the cost in many countries. with those other injuries and ailments. Internationally Many of the smaller clinics also have teeth-cleaning www.jointcommissioninternational.org and laser-whitening treatments to make your smile more radiant and give your self-confidence a lift.
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The quintessential picture of the historic Kingdom of Other factors that have attracted the interest of visitors Thailand is typically that of tropical region, white sandy from around the globe are the affordable prices that beach, clear blue sea and unique way of life. Moreover, entitle patients to a free holiday in the spectacularly Thailand is also blessed with all the comforts, conveniences exotic Kingdom. To aid a patient’s recovery, there’s and technologies of 21st century. Like Medicine, one nothing healthier than kicking back, relaxing and of many areas where Thailand excels. Here is the hub soaking up the sunshine on an island in the Gulf of of medical tourism and high-end spas in Southeast Thailand or the Andaman Sea before returning home Asia. A developing nation, years of professionalism, again. Health Tourism dedicated research, overseas study, and modernisation of the infrastructure has put Thailand on an equal footing Testifying to the country’s appeal to the elite, the exclusive with the most advanced medical centres in the world. resorts of holistic healing in Phuket and the seaside resort of Hua Hin have become so globally renowned As a result, this sector of the travel trade has experienced that you may find yourself rubbing shoulders with a a healthy surge of interest in recent years. To keep movie star or a captain of industry. pace with the burgeoning number of new arrivals and repeat visitors, the Kingdom’s medical facilities continue to update their high-tech services and constantly add new programmes, operations and treatments.
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