Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is a term that has risen from the rapid growth of international healthcare where people from all around the world are traveling to other countries to obtain general medical surgery, cosmetic plastic surgery and dental surgery at a fraction of the cost of healthcare in their home country. And, while abroad, if physical conditions permit, patients can experience the interesting cultural attractions their destination country offers.

More and more people are seeking the expertise of medical tourism companies to travel abroad as an affordable, enjoyable, and safe alternative to having medical, dental, and cosmetic surgical procedures done in their home countries.

What is Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism is the practice of travelling across the borders to obtain healthcare services in another country where medical expenses are relatively lower and the services sought are equivalent to or better than those available in one’s own country.

The Thai government began strategic plans since 2004 to promote Thailand as a prime medical tourism destination. Since then, the country has enjoyed a large number of visitors in this category. The Department of Export Promotion and the Department of Health Service Support reported a rapid growth of 16.48% during 2001-2009 for health services delivery to foreigners:

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Why Thailand ?

Thailand as an ideal Tourist Destination Thailand is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world and certainly the biggest in Asia. In 2005, 13.38 million international guests visited Thailand, (a 14.84% increase over 2004), staying 8.1 days in average.

According to the Tourist Authority of Thailand, 65% of tourists come from the Asia Pacific region, Japanese and Malaysians among the leaders. Western tourists come from Britain, Germany, Scandinavia and the USA and increasing numbers arrive from the Middle East.