Why has Thailand gained a popularity for its medical treatments and beauty procedures. Yes, we all know the Land of Smiles has now become a world’s leading destination for international medical tourists who look for facial or body shape correction. But why? Let’s look what lies on the surface and is hidden deep inside:
- There is a number of hospitals and specialized clinics that are fully equipped with the modern and advanced technologies using tools and materials from Korea and the USA. Thais want to be the best and they will buy the best laser machines or the best implants for their clinics.
- Prices comparison shows that you one may save up to 60% on cosmetic surgery or dental services in Thailand. Yes, the abdominal liposuction will cost you around 1500$ while back to Australia or USA it may come up to 2500-3000$. Makes sense to save, right?
- The hospitals and clinics accreditation and certifications. We are all worried about safety and services quality. Sure, it’s great to save but what shall we get for lower price? No worries at all here! Most private clinics have been authorized by the Ministry of Health Care and the market leaders, 39 hospitals have got the American JCI accreditation. This means they all meet the international medical standards requirements.
- One more reason medical tourists choose to go to Thai for their surgery or dentals is its touristic attractions. There are plenty of things to do and to see starting from the friendly sea and beautiful beaches finishing with great green nature in the North of Thailand. The climate in general with 365 day summer will also make everyone happy!
- Easy to travel! Oh yes it is. The transport system, long and short distance connections have been improved dramatically since ten years ago. The public or private transport is affordable and available to buy online now including buses and trains (https://12go.asia/en).
- Friendliness and hospitality. All the hotel and beauty clinic staff are friendly and cooperative minded. You will find that they go out of their way to help you. They are not focused on exact appointment times, since they think of their best service rather than time oriented. Most surgeons are flexible, working long hours and weekends and are happy to start with a free consultation.
- The choice of treatments. Almost 80% of all medical and beauty procedures you can think of or find nowadays are presented in Thailand. You will definitely enjoy an amazingly professional way of combining traditional and alternative medicine, holistic medicine and wellness for health. This will not only help your body get the desired results but will free and fully relax your mind and soul while the treatments.
If you think of going to Thailand for health or beauty purpose, there are ways for your trip arrangements and here are the two main ones:
- Use the agency. Yes, you will have to pay for their services but you can relax and just enjoy how they run and bustle about organising your tickets & hotel, making doctor appointments, payments and other.
- In case you are an experienced traveller who is used to fix up your trips yourself you will most probably go online. And 100% you will know the sites to buy air tickets or book the hotel. Online bookings (http://bookup.asia/en/health/medical-class) are convenient, easy and save your time. Moreover online booking services will let you read and learn visitors and patients’ reviews which may help you make up your mind in choosing the clinic and place to go to.
One more thing is worth to mention of course is that there are other countries in Asia that are popular for medical tourism. Here is a simple metric table for you to learn more on the subject:
Best of luck and enjoy your trip!
