Phuket Medical Tourism:

And two World-Class Hospitals in Bangkok:

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.

At present, the cost of getting a medical check-up in Thailand is a fraction of what it costs in more developed countries. Language problems notwithstanding, a number of major Thai hospitals have learned the ropes of the travel business and are marketing themselves to also regular participants at international trade shows, like ITB in Berlin and the Arabian Travel Mart.

At Thailand 's more than 400 private hospitals, standards are high and costs are extremely competitive. Little surprise then that large numbers of visitors decide to undergo surgery in the Kingdom as part of their stay.

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 excellent treatment in Phuket for less serious issue. 

Doctors and specialists can swiftly obtain patient records by satellite. Hospitals employ doctors and staff fluent in English and who have overseas training.

Indeed, the whole business of linkage between the hospitals and the travel industry took a step forward when Thai Airways International ( THAI ) began packaging medical check-ups as part of its Royal Orchid Holidays programme.

Be sure to ask about packages when you contact the hospitals.

Some information on this page was sourced from tourismthailand.org