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Due to the prohibitively high costs of surgeries and medical treatment in western countries, many people of western countries are now looking at treatment options in Southeast Asia. Thailand has become an extremely popular destination for western people to seek medical treatment. Many Thai cities like Bangkok, Nonthanburi, Chiang Mai, and Phuket have extremely modern hospitals as well as extremely qualified doctors. People flock to these Thai cities from all over the world to get routine surgeries as well as cosmetic surgeries. Thailand is also a very popular destination for people who want to get sex reassignment surgeries performed. One of the best-known hospitals of Thailand, which has more foreign patients than any other hospital in the world is Bumrungrad Hospital.
Thailand is equipping itself to become the hub of medical tourism in the world. The cost of getting a medical or surgical procedure performed in Thailand is a fraction of that in developed countries. Many Thai hospitals are foreseeing a huge business in medical tourism and are gearing themselves for it. In the more than 400 private hospitals in Thailand, the medical care provided is excellent and at very less costs. To overcome the English-speaking barrier, Thai hospitals hire English-speaking staff. Thai hospitals are receiving many clients from the Arabic countries also. To cater to these clients, these hospitals hire Arabic-speaking personnel. Thailand’s hospitals are world-class. Many hospitals have invested huge amounts in equipment and management standards and have achieved ISO9001 standards. Thailand is fast becoming the destination of choice for cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, LASIK surgery, as well as other major surgeries. Thailand is also the most popular choice for people who are seeking to get sex reassignment surgeries performed. The lower labor costs of medical practitioners in Thailand enable them to offer significant cost savings in various medical procedures. Many doctors of Thailand hold US certification. In Thailand a patient can get everything from organ transplant, cardiac surgery, and cosmetic surgery performed at a fraction of the cost. A knee replacement procedure would cost one-fifth of what it costs in the United States. A coronary artery bypass surgery would cost US$12,000 in Thailand compared to $100,000 in the United States.
All visitors to Thailand require a valid passport. Whether you require a visa or not depends on the period of your stay and your nationality. Nationals of some countries need to obtain a visa prior to entering Thailand. Nationals of some other countries can get a visa on arriving in Thailand, at the international airport. Nationals of some other countries do not require a visa for entry into Thailand. You can obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of Thailand in your country. Within Thailand, you can obtain a visa at the Immigration Bureau of Royal Thai Police. Nationals from most countries can stay for upto 30 days in Thailand without a visa. For stays upto 60 days, visitors can obtain a Tourist Visa. For stays of more than 60 days, visitors need to have a Non-Immigrant Visa. To get more information about how to obtain a visa to Thailand, click here. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
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