Thailand as a Medical Hub

Throughout the years, tons of people travel aboard for better medical treatment. Asia is a popular destination, as the medical quality has indeed leveled up. Nowadays, Thailand is one of the ten most visited countries in the world and not just because it’s a world-class tourist destination. It’s undoubtedly renowned as the world-class medical hub for fertility treatments, cosmetic surgery, dermatology, dental procedures. Why medical treatment in Thailand so popular?

1) Affordable Medical Costs

Comparing to other countries such as hospitals in Singapore, Thailand’s hospitals have more competitive pricing, not just the region but globally. The cost is approximately 25%-35% cheaper than in Singapore.

In term of cost-saving, people usually save 50%-70% based on US standard price or on average saving around THB 30,000 to THB 90,000 per time.

Source: iMoney

2) World-Class Healthcare Services and Well-Rounded Facilities

Thailand hospitals are well-equipped with outstanding facilities. 42 hospitals in Thailand accredit from the United States’ prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) certification. Meanwhile, 23 hospitals in India, 10 hospitals in Malaysia, and 10 hospitals in Singapore accredit the JCI certification. The granted credit contributes to Thailand’s healthcare standard more recognized worldwide. Besides, Thailand also has prestigious doctors and highly trained staffs who graduated from both professional universities locally and aboard.

Source: JCIA and BDMS

3) Excellent Service and Comfortable Accommodations 

Warm Hospitality is the national signature. That’s why the country’s nickname as “The Land of Smiles.” Patients become relax and feel like a holiday while receiving the medical treatment from hospitals due to excellent services with five stars amenities during the stay.

4) Short Waiting Lists Time

Unlike some other countries, hospitals in Thailand can conveniently be scheduled to meet doctors or receive medical treatments even for extensive surgeries.  

5) Thailand’s Medical Technology is State-of-the-Art

All of Thailand’s leading hospitals feature state-of-the-art technology that provide the highest degree of medical treatment and service, such as, Siemens Biograph 64 PET/CT, Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), and Blood Stem Cell Transplant.