Health Tourism is a concept where a patient travels to another country for medical treatment in order to save costs, or get treatment faster or even to avail of better medical facilities. Most patients from countries like USA and UK travel to Thailand because Thailand offers some of the cheapest pricing options of treatment, offers a good holiday, there are no waiting lists or queues to stand in, the doctors are comparable to anyone in the world and finally, language does not pose a problem as most medical professional people speak English.

Why would someone travel to Thailand?

Although the cost difference between treatment in Thailand and countries like India is not much, Thailand offers what you call a hospitality advantage. With world-class medical facilities and specialists, and warm hospitality of hospital staffs, patients from all around the world come to Thailand’s private hospitals to get medical treatments which cover health checks, optical services, dental services, rejuvenation and skin care, knee or hip replacement, face lifting, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation or reduction, ear and digital hearing aid, etc. Moreover, some hospitals even offer sex change surgery.

How can you trust Thai Doctors?

Well, most of highly-qualified doctors have had some form of training from abroad , specially USA and UK. Thai surgeons and doctors are known for their skill and research throughout the world.

Many Thai hospitals and medical centers, which have recently been listed on The Stock Exchange of Thailand to raise funds for investment in equipment and construction, see a formidable revenue stream in attracting clients for medical check-ups.

Not only the prices are attractive, but Thai hospitality is also one of the important elements that have impressed foreign patients with the medical services in Thailand. The well-trained, English-speaking medical staff are so attentive to all needs of the patients and make them feel at home.