There are many people who are crossing
borders for cost-effective and specialized medical treatments. One of the
places that many patients visit is Thailand.
The
country has become one of the top medical tourism centers of the world. It is
the leader of medical travel in Asia since it holds more than 40 percent market
share of the Asian medical tourism industry.
The
number of people visiting Thailand for treatment has been increasing rapidly
since 2000 because the country not only offers low-cost medical services but
also has an excellent tourism infrastructure. The country is thus popular
especially among travelers from North America and Europe for whom Thailand is
easily accessible. Several airlines in UK for instance offer flights to Thailand
from London at low prices making the medical trip all the more cost effective.
Another
reason why people visit Thailand for treatment is because there are hundreds of
hospitals in Thailand that offer high quality services to patients. Today,
there are more than 15 hospitals in Thailand that are accredited by JCI. Most
medical tourists prefer local private hospitals because they have experienced
and trained doctors and surgeons. Some of the most respected private hospitals
in Thailand include Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Group
(BHG) and Samitivej Hospitals.
Even
though the private facilities in Thailand are expensive when compared to public
hospitals, the price charged by them is much lower than the prices in hospitals
in Western countries. The total cost of a bypass surgery for instance in a good
private hospital in Thailand is about $12,000. However, if the same surgery is
done in United States the cost is more than $130,000. Since there is a big
price difference, many people who cannot afford treatment in their country
prefer visiting Thailand.
Most
hospitals in Thailand strive to create comfortable atmosphere for foreign
patients. Both private and public hospitals thus have translators who can speak
several foreign languages. Many doctors and surgeons receive their education
and training in USA and Europe.
Many of
the medical centers also offer private transportation from hotel to the
hospital, regular checks on patients who are recuperating from surgery and
emergency medical assistance upon arrival and departure.
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