The Thai medical profession is probably one of the most advanced in the region.
Successive governments have invested in ensuring the education and training Thai
doctors receive is parallel to that offered elsewhere in the region. Many doctors
undertake specialist training abroad, particularly the United States and Europe,
and are at least equally as well qualified as physicians in the West - often more
so. A qualified, experienced
medical profession is though useless without proper facilities and equipment.
Fortunately, Thailand’s hospitals and clinics are world class. Huge investments
have been made in equipment and management standards are so high that hospitals
achieve ISO 9001 accreditation. Many major hospitals belong to management groups
that ensure the very highest standard of medical service is available through their
branch hospitals at various locations around the country. All this expertise and
proficiency means that Thailand’s hospitals are a secure option for those seeking
medical treatment.
Thailand’s medical solutions do not though rest at major surgery or treatments.
A variety of cosmetic surgery options are available, as is cosmetic dentistry (laser
teeth whitening, etc.) and laser sight correction (LASIK, etc.). Thailand is also
a very popular choice for people requiring sex reassignment surgery.
Medical Tourism is now a major world business, with millions of people travelling
away to avail of better facilities, better price and better waiting times. Many
countries, style themselves as “Medical Tourist Centers” but Thailand has been a
center for far longer than most. From humble beginnings of tourists visiting the
local private hospital for a medical check-up, Thailand has grown a huge infrastructure
of medical facilities, cutting edge technology and world class expertise in the
field of medical services to foreigners. To be successful a health
tourism center should provide tourists with ultra modern facilities, up to date
medical technology, great service, very competitive pricing, no waiting and be a
great “all year round” holiday destination as well. Modern Thailand meets and surpasses
all these requirements.
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