Medical Tourism In Thailand
Posted by business | travelling | Posted on March 8th, 2010
Humans are just like machines, often vulnerable to wear and tear. In the quest to achieve more and more we use and, at times, abuse our systems. This eventually leads to breakdown sooner than later. But that fact remains that health and general well being are of utmost importance to proper functioning of machines called human body. Helping the same cause, today, is medical tourism. Seeking health services in a foreign country is no longer a painstaking process. One of the prominent destinations for medical tourism happens to be Thailand. Providing assistance to every kind of patient and catering to all needs, Thailand boasts of some of the best hospitals.
Cheap airline tickets, easy accessibility to experts, and professional post care services, all these factors make the country a big hit among the medical tourists. Be it cosmetic, dental, elective or essential surgery, you name it and the hospitals in Thailand have it. True, the thought of undergoing surgery abroad could make you think twice. But when you go through the sites, read testimonials and hear successful stories, your doubts are bound to fade away. Efficient and competent in every aspect, Thailand’s health care centers help the patient in each and every way. Right from giving out proper information about prices, procedure and doctor selection, booking flight tickets, providing transport services, arranging hotel stay, to recovering at your chosen place of stay and follow up back in your home country.
Bangkok, in particular, is the most sought after destination for all medical tourists. The city’s hospitals provide a multitude of low cost personal health care services. These include breast enlargement, dental implants, drug rehabilitation, infertility treatment, In-vitro fertilization, egg donation and plastic surgery. State-of-the art medical equipment and latest scientific technology are some of the basics present at top hospitals in the city. Apart from actual medical services, some health centers in Bangkok also offer medical escorts and concierge services. Planning a medical trip to Bangkok is also like a vacation in disguise. If time and health permits, you actually get to enjoy one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. Affordability is not the only factor drawing hundreds of people to the city for medical tourism. These hospitals have on-board some of the well qualified doctors certified by American and Australian Boards.
Inadequate insurance covers can leave you in the lurch. Not having deep pockets can bar you from getting top quality and comprehensive health care in your country. Do you really want all of this? Or would you rather choose to fly to Thailand and get the best care and services possible. But before you pick a hospital make sure it has achieved the International Standards Organization’s ISO 9001:2000 accreditation. Many leading health care providers in Thailand have their own quality assurance department.
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Very nice video, connects with viewers.
Bumrungrad is an excellent facility. I have been there and I would recommend it. The prices are reasonable. The hospital is 11 stories and they cater to Europeans, Middle Easterners. I have sent many of my friends to them any they were very happy with what they got. The baht is rising against the dollar 35 to 1 (I was 40 to 1 last year). Make your appointment on your own stay in the Sukimvit area. JW Marriot was $180 per night. The D'Ma was about $50. The Zenith was about the same (but not so nice). The Nana is a notorious hotel so I would not stay there.
There's a new airport so I'm not sure about the prices but transportation is very reasonable. Most taxi drivers can figure out where you want to go.
Hopefully for dental tourism.
yeah it’s a nice place… I am a Filipino and I could say it’s a great country… I wa sthere last April 2010 just for a tour…. Bangkok is no nice and I like the Siam Square…
i havent experienced anything but i heard it is really good and cheap… liek if u want to have a breast augmentation.. or anything.. from lipsuction to mesotheraphy, tummy tuck, face lifting.. they are promoting this to attract people who wants to have a change in the way the looked. doctors there are very good too.. i heard it coz my bestfriend is a nurse and she knew some well-known doctors here who has a collegue who happens to know someone there
Thailand is too charming to leave.
Life is amazing there don’t wanna leaves
You should learn other languages too,redneck bafoon!Or I should say “paysan”…sau taran prost!
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Hello,
My company takes care of overseas dental treatment (medical tourism) and it is true that prices are a couple of times cheaper than in the UK, Ireland or in the US. Beside this, the quality of the procedures is on a very high level.
As it comes to refunds, for example in Ireland, the national health service refunds 20% of the treatment done abroad (20% tax relief). So why not to take a chance?
Take care,
Kamila – Medical Travel
Plenty of info on Google, although it is first hand accounts you want no doubt.
My first hand experience with the private hospitals has been excellent. And my wife had surgery at Bumrungrad where the quality of care was outstanding and much better treatment than at U.S. hospitals. Stick with the big private hospitals and you will be fine.
There are a few more first hand experiences talked about in the link.
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I ? Thailand.
There is a deloitte report on this. Search for Deloitte Medical Tourism and you will get some numbers.
Roshan
http://www.kosansh.com
Medical Tourism Social Network
been nine times. Can’t wait for number 10
Are you Thai or a Farang.
If you are a farang then forget about it
Several publicly listted hospitals in BKK cater to "medical tourists".
Bumrungrad (access from Sukhumvit Sois 1 & 3) is one of the better ones althugh I do not have experience with the cosmetic procedures you mention.
As for dental work, Bumrungrad also has a dental clinic, but I recommend The Dental Hospital in Sukhumvit Soi 49 (opposite Villa Market), Tel +66 2 260-5000.
@alejaperu I still the Philippines, Thailand now is like a bomb that will explode anytime because of those red shirt rebels..
IM going BACK home.. baby! in july!
i still love the Philippines.. thailand has those unlawful red shirt rebels..