Medical Tourism areas in Thailand are found in five specific locations, namely Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Koh Samui and Phuket Island. Since 2005, Thailand has been one of the preferred choices for international medical tourism due to the unexpected low costs of performing procedures and treatments here.
Thailand is well known worldwide for treatments such as alternative medicine, cosmetic surgery, dental care, gender realignment, heart surgery, obesity surgery, oncology and orthopaedics and is among the most affordable in the world, with highly trained doctors in Western Institutions from the USA or UK.
One of the main reasons people worldwide come to Thailand for medical treatments is that most of the procedures cost a fraction of what they would cost back in their own country. You also get a beautiful tropical vacation depending on the area you choose for your treatments.
Thailand is well known worldwide for treatments such as alternative medicine, cosmetic surgery, dental care, gender realignment, heart surgery, obesity surgery, oncology and orthopaedics and is among the most affordable in the world, with highly trained doctors in Western Institutions from the USA or UK.
One of the main reasons people worldwide come to Thailand for medical treatments is that most of the procedures cost a fraction of what they would cost back in their own country. You also get a beautiful tropical vacation depending on the area you choose for your treatments.
5 Areas in Thailand for Medical Tourism
Bangkok Hospital in the city of Bangkok - Image from nationwidethailand.com
1. Bangkok Medical Tourism
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and has the most hospitals and medical centres catering to over 1,000,000 medical tourists yearly.
The Bangkok International Hospital and Bumrungrad International Hospital are among the top hospitals which offer specialised treatments and procedures such as reconstructive surgery, pacemaker implantation, skin treatments, hair transplants, laser refraction surgery for sight correction, and many other treatments.
English is widely spoken by highly trained medical staff. At the same time, some centres even have translators for over 24 languages, and most of the medical facilities are also located very near the Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Some of these hospitals have won numerous awards and accreditation from the world, making Bangkok one of the top destinations for Health Tourism.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and has the most hospitals and medical centres catering to over 1,000,000 medical tourists yearly.
The Bangkok International Hospital and Bumrungrad International Hospital are among the top hospitals which offer specialised treatments and procedures such as reconstructive surgery, pacemaker implantation, skin treatments, hair transplants, laser refraction surgery for sight correction, and many other treatments.
English is widely spoken by highly trained medical staff. At the same time, some centres even have translators for over 24 languages, and most of the medical facilities are also located very near the Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Some of these hospitals have won numerous awards and accreditation from the world, making Bangkok one of the top destinations for Health Tourism.
Here are 12 major hospitals and facilities around Bangkok which are;
- Bangkok Christian Hospital
- Bangkok Heart Hospital
- Bangkok International Hospital
- Bangkok Neuroscience Center
- Bangkok Nursing Home
- Bumrungrad International Hospital
- Dental Hospital
- Private Hospital
- Rutnin Eye Hospital (Dr Uthai Rutnin)
- Samitivej Hospitals
- TheraVitae (World-leading stem-cell research company)
- Vibhavadi Hospital
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (image by www.restoredbeautygetaways.com)
2. Pattaya Medical Tourism
This lively seaside city is located about 147km or a two-hour drive from Bangkok and is one of Thailand's most popular tourist spots. With several attractions located here, it is one of the exciting places for health tourism.
Attractions include museums, theme parks, beaches, golf courses, islands, shopping, sacred places and zoos. Apart from that, several privately run clinics and government hospitals specialise in the most common procedures and are well known for plastic surgery.
This lively seaside city is located about 147km or a two-hour drive from Bangkok and is one of Thailand's most popular tourist spots. With several attractions located here, it is one of the exciting places for health tourism.
Attractions include museums, theme parks, beaches, golf courses, islands, shopping, sacred places and zoos. Apart from that, several privately run clinics and government hospitals specialise in the most common procedures and are well known for plastic surgery.
One of the leading hospitals here - Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, is also well known for its language interpretation services as they can cater to over 20 languages.
The hospital also boasts over 100 specialists in various medical fields, especially cardiac areas. They are equipped with a cardiac characterisation laboratory, cardiology ward and cardiac intensive care unit.
Another thumbs up are the roof helipad which can handle immediate emergencies from around Southeast Asia.
Below are the two main medical facilities in Pattaya;
The hospital also boasts over 100 specialists in various medical fields, especially cardiac areas. They are equipped with a cardiac characterisation laboratory, cardiology ward and cardiac intensive care unit.
Another thumbs up are the roof helipad which can handle immediate emergencies from around Southeast Asia.
Below are the two main medical facilities in Pattaya;
- Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
- Pattaya International Hospital (PIH)
- More information on Pattaya from WikiTravel
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| Chiangmai Ram Hospital |
3. Chiang Mai Medical Tourism
This culturally driven city to the north of Thailand is currently one of the leading medical treatment areas. The cooling climate in Chiang Mai offers a range of treatments catered to cardiac care, laser eye surgery, dental care, gender reassignment, cosmetic surgery, knee replacement and other specialised medical treatments from leading hospitals to privately run clinics.
English is widely spoken, while modern state-of-the-art equipment is available at these medical facilities.
This culturally driven city to the north of Thailand is currently one of the leading medical treatment areas. The cooling climate in Chiang Mai offers a range of treatments catered to cardiac care, laser eye surgery, dental care, gender reassignment, cosmetic surgery, knee replacement and other specialised medical treatments from leading hospitals to privately run clinics.
English is widely spoken, while modern state-of-the-art equipment is available at these medical facilities.
With about 50 on-site specialists and about 150 consultants, the Chiangmai Ram Hospital is one of the top facilities. The hospital also has 12 floors of beds and 20 specialised clinics, located near the main tourist area of Chiang Mai.
Apart from the available treatments, they have about 9 operating theatres where a couple provide cutting-edge treatment for gastrointestinal problems.
Apart from the available treatments, they have about 9 operating theatres where a couple provide cutting-edge treatment for gastrointestinal problems.
Below are the two leading hospitals in Chiang Mai, which is about an hour's flight from Bangkok;
- Chiangmai Ram Hospital
- Lanna Hospital
Bangkok Hospital Phuket - One of the standard rooms (image by www.health-tourism.com)
4. Phuket Medical Tourism
This famous island, well known worldwide, is one of the leaders in Medical Tourism. Who wouldn't want a tropical island vacation packaged with medical treatment at almost half the cost in your own country?
Medical facilities here are well equipped with up to date state-of-the-art equipment, and language is no issue as English is spoken widely throughout the island, which is also home to many foreigners and expatriates.
Among the many procedures done here, plastic surgery, dental care and laser eye surgery are the popular treatments. At the same time, facilities offer comprehensive care packages, including medical insurance, quick check-ups and luxurious accommodations of your choice.
This famous island, well known worldwide, is one of the leaders in Medical Tourism. Who wouldn't want a tropical island vacation packaged with medical treatment at almost half the cost in your own country?
Medical facilities here are well equipped with up to date state-of-the-art equipment, and language is no issue as English is spoken widely throughout the island, which is also home to many foreigners and expatriates.
Among the many procedures done here, plastic surgery, dental care and laser eye surgery are the popular treatments. At the same time, facilities offer comprehensive care packages, including medical insurance, quick check-ups and luxurious accommodations of your choice.
The islands leading medical institution - Bangkok Hospital Phuket, has been catering to many foreigners for over 10 years. Some cutting-edge procedures include an Aesthetic Center specialising in facelifts, breast augmentation, botox treatments liposuction.
Also available are open-heart surgeries, joint replacement, keyhole surgery and preventative, diagnostic scans. An International Center catering to foreigners has translators in 12 languages and is well versed in insurance policies that can make a patient's procedure hassle-free.
Also available are open-heart surgeries, joint replacement, keyhole surgery and preventative, diagnostic scans. An International Center catering to foreigners has translators in 12 languages and is well versed in insurance policies that can make a patient's procedure hassle-free.
Phuket Island is about two hours by flight from Bangkok and has direct flights from many cities worldwide.
Below are some of the foremost medical facilities in Phuket;
Below are some of the foremost medical facilities in Phuket;
- Bangkok Hospital Phuket
- Phuket International Hospital
- The Bodyline Retreat
Koh Samui Island in Thailand - Image by worldmedtourism.blogspot.com
5. Koh Samui Medical Tourism
A beautiful island located on the east coast of Southern Thailand, Koh Samui is currently the upcoming medical tourism preferred choice for foreigners.
This trendy tropical island hosts several clinics and hospitals offering top quality medical facilities and packages that include several nights at a luxurious resort, a complete health check-up and top of the range medical insurance.
Koh Samui is also not as crowded as Phuket is, so those seeking a very exotic medical tourism destination should look here.
A beautiful island located on the east coast of Southern Thailand, Koh Samui is currently the upcoming medical tourism preferred choice for foreigners.
This trendy tropical island hosts several clinics and hospitals offering top quality medical facilities and packages that include several nights at a luxurious resort, a complete health check-up and top of the range medical insurance.
Koh Samui is also not as crowded as Phuket is, so those seeking a very exotic medical tourism destination should look here.
Bangkok Hospital Samui - Image from www.health-tourism.com
The Bangkok Hospital Samui is well known for specialised clinics of the leading medical facilities here, including a Brain and Neurosurgery Center, Ear Nose Throat Clinic, Cardiology Center, Dental Clinic, and Beauty Center.
Doctors and staff speak good English, and the hospital is designed with a modern environment to suit the current lifestyle.
There are two modern operational theatres, a Hemodialysis unit, a spiral CT scanner and a fully-stocked blood bank. The hospital also boasts of an Emergency and Trauma unit with well-equipped ambulances.
Doctors and staff speak good English, and the hospital is designed with a modern environment to suit the current lifestyle.
There are two modern operational theatres, a Hemodialysis unit, a spiral CT scanner and a fully-stocked blood bank. The hospital also boasts of an Emergency and Trauma unit with well-equipped ambulances.
Flights to Koh Samui from Bangkok are about two hours, while you can also access this island with flights from Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, which is about an hour and a half.
Below are some of the medical facilities in Ko Samui;
Below are some of the medical facilities in Ko Samui;
- Bangkok Hospital Samui
- Samui International Hospital (SIH)
- Thai International Hospital
- Information on Koh Samui Thailand
Disclaimer: Main image photo credit goes out to www.phuketnewsline.com
Conclusion
Thailand is indeed one of the top medical tourism destinations catering to almost any Western Medical procedure at only a fraction of the cost of the USA or Europe.
For almost less than half of the actual cost, you can have doctors in Thailand trained and certified from the USA or UK attend to your medical needs and throw in a dream vacation.
For those interested in this, you can always contact your local Health Tourism agent in your country or visit the official website of Tourism Thailand to get more information on the best places for medical tourism areas in Thailand.
For almost less than half of the actual cost, you can have doctors in Thailand trained and certified from the USA or UK attend to your medical needs and throw in a dream vacation.
For those interested in this, you can always contact your local Health Tourism agent in your country or visit the official website of Tourism Thailand to get more information on the best places for medical tourism areas in Thailand.