Thailand is Top Destination for Medical/Wellness Tourists

Published : October 06, 2010 :: 13:10:19 [ 4,246 views ]

According to reports voiced at a recent Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) seminar in Qatar Thailand currently holds a 38% stake in the world’s medical tourism market, the largest of any country in the globe.

Qatar, the 5^th of October 2010: Dr. Surapong Ambhanwong (Phayathai Hospital Chief Medical & International Business Officer) explained that the passage of international patients was currently producing an estimated 920,000 travellers to the Kingdom of Thailand annually, making it the number one destination for medical tourists.

Speaking at the inaugural Medical Health and Wellness Roadshow in Doha, Qatar, Dr. Ambhanwong explained that the scope of procedures being undertaken in Thailand was wide, covering areas such as plastic surgery, joint replacement, cancer treatment, open heart surgery and dental care.

“Many also visit Thailand to seek professional advice for a better quality of life, through Thailand’s many alternative medical centres and hospitals, to help control and reduce the threat of diabetes, cholesterol, obesity and blood pressure,” he said.

The roadshow, organised in conjunction with the TAT, was aimed at promoting Thailand’s expertise and specialisation in providing cutting-edge medical care throughout the world and in particular focusing on the Gulf States.

The initiative will see representatives from Thailand’s leading hospitals and wellness centers visit the Middle East to meet directly with industry professionals and medical travel consultants as well as regional government administrators.

Present at the roadshow, TAT director Pramoth Supyen revealed that Middle Eastern travel to Thailand was constantly on the rise, whether seeking medical care or leisure travel. He stated that the TAT was now focusing its aims on further promoting tourism in the region based on the success of initial cooperation with region governments.

“Thailand proves an attractive option as a medical destination due to the country’s well established industry to provide high quality, cost effective treatment of international standards,” he said “the medical industry has proven itself with the added advantage of providing far superior nursing care, as well as the unique Thai approach and attention to personal care”.

The Thai delegation that visited Qatar from Oman has now left the nation for Bahrain on Tuesday.

Comments

Las Vegas medical center

said :

Thanks for sharing such useful information... I think this is really a very nice post. Thanks for the great content

Email : urgent_care24@yahoo.com Date : 2010-10-07 18:23:14

aussiebkk

said :

Dental care in Thailand is excellent and inexpensive. Not so sure if i would want to have complicated surgery done here though. I know alot of doctors are trained in the west but trained by who? Which hospital?Not all Thai doctors are fortunate enough to come from rich families or get a prized gov grant. Pretty nurses are good but to be expected of course.Great distraction for old man farang

Email : unibkk@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 09:53:43

Hoo R. Youkiddingtat

said :

The Isaan girl, shown on the table in red, laying there for the Farang who just barfined her, is the "medical" reason why tourists come to Thailand and are welcomed by TAT....wallet-ectomies.

Email : powerpointguyneedsglasses@quatar.edu Date : 2010-10-07 09:51:21

rhysie

said :

the guy on the table looks like he is going through the first stage of rigamortis

Email : rhysie_babe@hotmail.co.uk Date : 2010-10-06 17:20:50

Julie

said :

Another joke and misleading and incomplete article.

“Thailand proves an attractive option as a medical destination due to the country’s well established industry to provide high quality, cost effective treatment of international standards.????

International Standards? Thats because the experts are educated and Trained in the USA or UK and have experience there, Not here! Not worth a wooden quid. Don't bet your new hip on it, check them out first.

Email : julie@everbored.org Date : 2010-10-06 17:08:12

Inspector Tentacles

said :

Evil doctor Fu Man Chew is giving a stunning Powerpoint presentation. He borrowed the wig and sideburns from Alvin Stardust. Looks like Sheik Yourdick has fallen asleep. The filipino maid in red is being laser-cut into slices for the post-presentation arabian buffet.

Email : itent1@gmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 14:48:57

Blade

said :

Looks like the guy on the table's trying to get up and leave since no one's paying attention to him during his surgery....

Or maybe he's just dead.

Email : blade@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 13:48:17

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