Newest Articles My Friends | MarketplaceThailand Post TrackingPosted on March 7, 2010. Thailand as HEALTH TOURISM HUB OF ASIA Thailand's strategic location at the crossroads of Asia and its proximity to the developing economies of the region showed the country a unique opportunity to serve as a regional center for health care, medical care and advances in medical research and development. Check the Thailand border medical often gained an international reputation, especially in areas where it has considerable experience as in the field of tropical and infectious diseases, cardiac surgery and postoperative care, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive dentistry, treatment of bone disorders and related cataracts, and pharmacology to name a few. It is not surprising that Thailand is home to Asia's first internationally accredited hospital and has an established reputation as a "spa capital of Asia". In 2002, the number of foreign patients seeking treatment in Thailand rose 13% over the previous year with some 632,300 foreigners visiting 33 private hospitals. Of this total, expatriate residents in Thailand (189,000), staff of international organizations and members of their families and other visitors from neighboring countries and Asia (378 000), and "visiting patients from Europe (63,000) represented 60% of the total. Travelers who need medical care or treatment during their stay in the country represented another 30%, and especially those who traveled to Thailand for medical treatment or health services accounted for 10%. Through participation in medical research, international symposia, conferences and other forums for the exchange, the Thai doctors, surgeons, dentists and orthodontists, pharmacologists, therapists and technical staff have contributed to the overall wealth of knowledge in medicine, health care, healing techniques and traditions (conventional and traditional). This transfer of know-how has raised the profile of the country as up and coming Health and medical center. The tradition of legendary kingdom of superior service and a warm working his magic in a new area. Timeless Thai values and traditions are alive and well in places where it is provided at least - in hospitals and clinics across the country. Patients are greeted as "guests" and feel comfortable in an unfamiliar environment. The reception is friendly and courteous. The medical staff consistently provide superior service, often exceed expectations. Spa operators also report that customers are attracted to the traditional "wai" - a move that reflects a courteous reverence, infinite heat, hospitality and friendliness. The "wai" is seen by visitors to be unique and distinctively Thai. The magic sets. As news travels that Thailand provides health care services and higher medical prices very affordable destination attracts a growing number of "visiting the sick." Health tourism, an innovative concept is a "rising star" and offers great promise in generating foreign exchange earnings for the country. According to 2003 estimates provided by the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MPH), hospitals in Thailand will treat a total of 730,000 foreign patients accounting for about 19.826 billion baht in foreign exchange for Thailand. The Royal Thai Government sees great potential in accelerating the development of health care in Thailand and health-related services. The mission led by the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Commerce aims to firmly establish the position of leader of Thailand on three fronts - such as' Health Tourism Hub of Asia ", the" welfare of the capital Thai herbs Asia "and" health ". Destinations targeted for health and well-being 'Blitz' plan are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Koh Samui. As "Health Tourism Hub of Asia, the priority for medical services is to ensure that the destination. CommentsThere are no comments.Leave a Comment |