THAILAND: Thailand medical tourism back on track

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has told tour operators that Thailand tourism and medical tourism are back to normal following political clashes that took place in May. The country has welcomed 10 million tourists for the first eight months of 2010, a 30% increase over 2009. 

TAT has launched its e-marketing campaign for medical tourism in Thailand. Suraphon Svetasreni of TAT said, “The online campaign will boost the number of medical tourists as well as increase the average time they stay in Thailand. And this will help other tourism related businesses, such as hotels, spas, and restaurants. It will benefit all the tourism industry and follow the Thai government’s strategy of promoting Thailand as the medical hub of Asia.”

TAT has just launched “Healthy Beauty Holiday in Thailand”. This sales promotion offers exclusive rates for dental treatments, Lasik corrective surgery, cosmetic surgery, holistic and anti-aging treatments, and medical check ups. For this campaign, TAT has joined with partners including Royal Orchid Plus, which offers 1000 mileage bonus points when booking medical services under the campaign. Websites are also taking part, including Asia Web Direct andPhuket Hotels and Travel Guide. December sees the launch of a “You are in Good Hands” campaign to emphasize the credibility and safety of medical services offered in Thailand.

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A Heady Mix at Yanhee Hospital Bangkok

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The Yanhee Hospital in Bangkok is an internationally recognised centre of excellence particularly for plastic surgery,indeed its tag line is, “a destination for beauty,”  although it is also a first rate general hospital favoured by Thais and foreigners alike.

My visit, as part of the familiarisation trip on the Thailand Medical Tourism Blog Contest, was late in the day and besides a tour of the facilities was to include a physical check-up, detox and hyperbaric oxygen experience.  Unfortunately because we were running behind schedule I eventually settled for a comprehensive tour of the hospital and its facilities under the attentive eye of a charming Thai nursing manager, who incidentally stayed behind after work in her own time to show me round, such are the Thai people and their treatment of guests.

Meanwhile, my travelling companion, Victoria, decided to indulge herself with a detox, but somehow the thought of a colonic irrigation just didn’t appeal to me after the hearty lunch I had consumed earlier.

So I left the toxins in place and headed off to visit the various departments of the hospital. There are 36 treatment centres around the hospital that deal with 2000 outpatients each day, these are manned by 130 full time doctors and 125 part time specialists supported by over 1500 staff.  Given the huge range of departments at the hospital it would be impossible to do them all justice in this article, however I would like to mention a couple that I found very interesting.

The first of these was the hyperbaric oxygen treatment area. The hospital has several chambers, which look just like the those you might find on a large dive industry vessel(but slightly smaller). Indeed the primary use of such therapy was until fairly recently aimed at helping divers recover from the bends(decompression sickness).  However the Yanhee Hospital also uses the chambers and treatment to help people with Autism since research has indicated that it can be beneficial for suffers. Indeed the use of hyperbaric oxygen at the hospital is not just limited to Autism since  is also thought to benefit such things as wound healing and the treatment of certain abscesses.

As someone who has snored all my life(well that’s what others tell me) I was also fascinated by the area set aside  for the study and treatment of snoring and Sleep Apnea or sleep apnoea.  As the brochure says, “snoring can be a nightmare-a threat to your health and a hitch to a happy life.”  The middle part, a threat to your life, grabbed my attention. Since it seems that sleep apnoea can indeed be life threatening and associated causes can include high blood pressure!

The Yanhee has a specialist sleep laboratory that runs various test programmes to help diagnose the reasons for sleep apnoea in an individual and offers  several different treatments including but not limited to, continuous positive air pressure (CPAP), where a patient wears an oxygen mask whilst sleeping and breathes increased oxygenated air.

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Getting A Dental Implant

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A few hours after my dental check-up at Dental 4 U, I received in my inbox a file of the panoramic x-ray taken that showed my teeth. True, there were no signs of inflammation or infection but there were many gaps between teeth.

The dentist explained to me that mine was an ideal subject for dental implants. They offer the latest technology from Nobel Biocare. This implant replaces the tooth root and secures the crown in place. The implant is safe because it is biocompatible and integrates naturally with the body, allowing full functions of the new tooth.

There are also porcelain laminate veneers that make the teeth look all natural. The porcelain crown depends on the material preferred by the patient. Generally, porcelain crowns cost starting from 8,000 Thai Baht (THB). The whole Nobel Biocare Replacement system costs at 45,000 THB.
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Medical tourism in Bangkok, Thailand | Tooth Whitening

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Thailand has one of the most advanced programs of medical tourism in Asia and around the world. Governments across Asia have resources and money invested in today's education and training of health workers in Thailand. Many doctors and medical staff are educated in the United States and Europe, and return to Thailand after graduation to start their practices. Due to the increasing number of qualified physicians and surgeons, and increases the quality of medical facilities, and the cost of medical care in Thailand is only a fraction of that of the United States, Europe or Australia, Thailand has become the center of medical tourism in South Asia .

For more options, a major surgery, treatment programs and options for routine cosmetic surgery is commonplace in Thailand. Practices such as cosmetic dentistry, LASIK, laser bleaching, and even sex change (sex change) surgery is more and more.

Many of the best hospitals in Thailand, with doctors trained to meet the needs and requirements of medical tourists arriving in Thailand for medical treatment just adequately. Some of the major hospitals in Thailand are Bangkok International Hospital, BNH Hospital Bumrungrad Hospital, Samitivej Hospital. These medical facilities are leaders in the field of private medical care and a committed team to the medical needs of patients to meet their needs.

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Cosmetic Surgery Thailand

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Medical Tourism Thailand

Thailand is known as the “Land of the Smiles.”  Once you arrive it’s easy to see why.  Everyone is happy and smiling.  It’s a beautiful paradise with modern facilities.  The health care in Thailand is second to none.  This is why Medical Tourism Thailand is such a growing industry.  Hundreds of thousands of foreigners from around Asia, the US and UK, and around Europe flock to Thailand every year for their world class medical procedures.  Bangkok has built a reputation around the globe as being a hub for cosmetic surgery, including sex-change operation surgery.

It is highly recommended that one get their cosmetic surgery in Thailand.  This is because you will find clean modern hospitals, often with newer and more advanced technology than in the US, and for a fraction of the price.  If you want to get something like a face lift, breast augmentation or major liposuction, then it’s likely that you can come to Thailand to do this, enjoy a nice vacation, and still save money compared to what it would cost in the states or the UK.

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Congratulations to king Bhumibol!

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The whole of Thailand is currently in the midst of celebrating its beloved king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turned 83 on the 5th of December. The king, who is theworld’s longest reigning monarch, left the hospital where he has been staying for over a year to join in the elaborate celebrations held in his honour throughout the nation on Sunday.

King Bhumibol is admired and loved by all Thais for his continuously hard work in bettering the conditions of his subjects. Over the years, he has effortlessly created hundreds of “Projects Undertaken Through Royal Initiative”, ranging from artificial rainmaking to reafforestation.

The Thai king is known for constantly seeking personal contact with as many of his subjects as possible, and to exercise a stabilizing influence in Thai politics. His many-sided talents are seen in his keen interest in art, sports, language, music and science.

With the birthday being celebrated across the country, the capital is the center of celebrations, where the king joined the ceremonies at Grand Palace, with thousands of spectators shouting “Long live the king” and waving with Thai flags along the cortege passageway.

Every year, this special event is celebrated enthusiastically, in particular in Bangkok. Buildings among Ratchadamnoen Avenu and many of the main roads are decorated with thousands of colourful lights, flags, and portraits of the king. At night, the crowd celebrate with a candle-lighting show of devotion led by the prime minister, fireworks lighting up the sky, and the release of thousands of small hot-air balloons. The ceremony ends with a night-time boat procession on the Chao Phraya river, with one boat doing its best to outshine the next through showing off as many neon lights as possible. It’s a must see!

Even though the major event is on the 5^thof December, the birthday is celebrated for more than a week, with various festivities going on in the king’s honour. The birthday is a national holiday, and works as a perfect event for families to get together and celebrate the virtues of the nation and its much-admired ruler.

King Bhumibol has been on the throne for more than 64 years, and we all hope to celebrate his birthday for many many years to come!

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Filipina makes it to Thailand tourism contest finals

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A former resource mobilization manager at Hands On Manila makes it to the final stage ofTourism Authority of Thailand’s medical tourism blog contest.   Claire Algarme, who today works as capital campaign and youth movement officer at Habitat for Humanity, is one of two finalists from the Philippines.  

“Should I get the top prize, I’m planning to donate a portion of the winnings to Habitat for Humanity and Hands On Manila,” Claire, author for travel blog First Time Travel, said.  She shares the spotlight with Ivan Henares, one of the foremost travel bloggers in the Philippines with Ivan About Town.

More than 200 applicants from 24 countries signed up within two months of the project’s launch in October 1, 2010.  The TAT Selection Committee has selected the 12 Finalists based on reputable profiles relevant to tourism and medical tourism to compete in the final round in Thailand.

Throughout their seven-day stay in Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has arranged visits for the 12 final contestants to over 50 health and tourist establishments, ranging from hospitals and clinics to spas in six destinations: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Samui and Hua Hin. Furthermore, the 12 finalists will get to experience a variety of Thailand’s world class Medical & Wellness services, including medical check-ups, dentistry, skin laser treatments, botox courses and health spas.

The 12 Finalists will then submit their blogs promoting medical tourism in Thailand referring to their experiences during the seven days. The blog with the most votes during the two-month voting period will win an assortment of prizes presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand worth up to US$ 20,000. The finalists came from the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia.

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