Thailand's strategic location has presented the country with a unique opportunity to serve as a regional centre for healthcare, medical care and advances in medical research and development.
Thailand's track record on the medical frontier has frequently won international acclaim, particularly in areas in which it has considerable expertise such as in the realm of tropical and infectious diseases, cardiac surgery and post-operative care, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, dentistry, the treatment of bone-related ailments and cataracts, and pharmacology to name a few.
While spas and meditation are designed to help prevent health problems, a huge business is being generated amongst those who already have problems, and need treatment. 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.
Thai hospitals are renowned around the world, and is a fact of which the Thais are very proud. This asset also plays vital part in the private health services in which the quality and the standard are exceptionally high. With the country gearing towards long-stay health lifestyle tourism, medical services play an important part as well.
At present, Thailand has more than 400 private hospitals scattered throughout the kingdom. The cost of getting a medical check-up in Thailand is a fraction of what it costs in more developed countries. Little surprise then that large numbers of visitors decide to undergo surgery in the Kingdom as part of their stay.
Most of the hospitals are staffed with overseas-trained doctors and a specialist who can ensure that communication is no barrier. There are fast mobile service including helicopter and aircraft, and patients' records can be swiftly obtained via the internet.
Whether you are after plastic surgery, lasik eye treatment or major heart surgery, you can rely on round the-clock, quality service in Bangkok and the main provincial cities and tourist centers, Seeking care on holiday is a trouble-free experience.
Doctors and specialists can swiftly obtain patient records by satellite. Hospitals employ staff fluent in English and who have overseas training. Demand for their services from he middle East has also led to the hiring of Arabic-speaking personnel.
Through participation in medical research, international symposiums, congresses, and other forums for exchange, Thai doctors, surgeons, dentists and orthodontists, pharmacologists, therapists and technical staff have contributed to the global wealth of knowledge in medicine, healthcare, healing techniques and traditions (conventional and traditional). This transfer of know-how has raised the country's profile as an up and coming health and medical centre.
The Kingdom's legendary tradition of superior service and gracious hospitality is working its magic in a new sector. Timeless Thai values and traditions are very much alive in places where it is least expected - in hospitals and clinics around the country. Patients are welcomed as 'guests' and made to feel at home in unfamiliar surroundings. The reception is gracious and courteous. Medical staff consistently provide superior service, often surpassing expectations.
The Thai Government sees vast potential in fast-tracking the development of Thailand's healthcare and health-related services. The mission is to firmly establish Thailand's leadership position on three fronts - as 'Health Tourism Hub of Asia', the 'Wellness Capital of Asia' and 'Thai herbs for health'. Destinations targeted for the health and well-being 'blitz' plan are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Samui.
Thailand has a large of goo government-run as well as high standard private hospitals scattered throughout the country in Bangkok, most hospitals offer services with both GP and specialist while care most hotels have doctors on 24-hour call. The followings are private hospitals which give supports to the long-stay healthcare programme.
Bangkok
Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok Heart Hospital Address : 2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Rd., Bangkok 10310
BDC Skin & Rejuvenation Center Siam Commercial Bank Park Plaza West (Bangkok) Address : Building 2, Floor 2, on Rachadapisek Road near Rachayotin Intersection, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
The Skin Rejuvenation and Holistic Medicine Center (Phuket) Address : Bangkok Phuket Hospital, Hong Yok Road, Meuang, Phuket
Address : 6th Floor, EGV METROPOLIS (BIG C), Opposite Central world plaza, Bangkok
Plastic Surgery
Pichet Plastic Surgery Clinic Address : Pichet Plastic Surgery Clinic 519 between Indramara soi 33 and 35 Soothisarn road ,Dindaeng district, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
