Thailand medical Tourism

There are several medical reasons why Thailand is best for medical tourism. The Covid pandemic may have brought much of the world to a standstill, but it hasn’t slowed Thailand’s medical hub momentum. Across all areas of healthcare, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers have seized opportunities amid the crisis. As borders cautiously reopen, Thailand’s resilience will be displayed to the world.

Before the lockdown, medical tourists spent USD $600 million in Thailand, making it the world’s fifth most prominent market, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Of course, the bottom line is often the number one reason for people, as they can certainly save a bundle by turning to Thai hospitals for treatment. This is especially true if private healthcare in their home country is bank-breakingly expensive. However, there are other reasons why people also choose to travel abroad for treatment.

For example, some countries have public healthcare that will care for a patient’s medical problem at no cost or even free, like the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). However, public healthcare systems commonly have long waiting lists for some procedures, especially if a patient’s condition is not particularly life-threatening. In these instances, a person may not wish to wait for their treatment and, thus, prefer to turn to private healthcare treatment for quick treatment.

Beyond just the medical side, people who travel to Thailand for care are often amazed at the excellent amenities Thai hospitals offer. In addition, the customer service can resemble that of world-class hotels! Thailand has been dominating the Southeast Asian medical tourism industry, particularly in the fields of cosmetic surgery (anti-aging treatments, breast augmentation & reduction, liposuction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelifts and many others).