Medical tourism
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Dental Tourism with Allied Health (Thailand): Smile brighter in the Land of Smiles
Thailand is no stranger to tourism. Its pristine beaches, vibrant cities, and world-renowned cuisine have made it a bucket-list destination. But there’s another side to Thailand that’s rapidly gaining attention: its role as a global leader in medical and dental tourism. With over 2 million international patients arriving annually for treatments ranging from dental care to life-saving surgeries, the country…
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How Allied Health (Thailand) helps you find dental care in Thailand
Dental care can be expensive. If we followed the advice to visit a dentist every six months, we’d be left with empty wallets. And when specialised treatments like veneers, implants, or braces are needed? The costs can be astronomical. But what if we tell you that there’s a way around it? Instead of skipping check-ups, living with toothaches, or letting…
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Allied Health (Thailand): Matching medical tourists with healthcare solutions
Thailand has long been recognised as a hub for tourism, but in recent years, a new form of tourism is gaining traction. With its world-class healthcare facilities, highly trained medical professionals, and affordable treatments, medical tourism is drawing more international visitors to the land of smiles. Today, health-conscious nomads are not just visiting Thailand for its beaches, cuisine, and…
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Thailand’s view on gender affirmation surgery
Thailand has long been a world-renowned destination for those seeking gender affirmation surgery (gender reassignment surgery), with agencies like Allied Health (Thailand) helping facilitate this transformative journey. The obvious reason is that the country has built an impressive reputation as a premier medical tourism hub thanks to its top-tier medical facilities, skilled professionals, and affordability. However, there is another, deeper…
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Allied Health is your best friend for medical tourism in Thailand
Thailand’s reputation for offering high-quality yet affordable medical care, cutting-edge technology, and timely services has made it a top choice as a medical tourism destination. At first glance, planning your treatment here might seem straightforward: book your flight, pick up your passport, and head over for the procedure. But as you research and start planning, things can quickly become overwhelming.…
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Top reasons to choose Thailand for your healthcare services
If you’re exploring healthcare services abroad, you’ve likely come across Thailand more than once. This Southeast Asian country has become top-of-mind as a medical tourism destination, attracting people from all around the globe seeking various medical treatments, from complex orthopaedic surgeries to cosmetic procedures and dental care. With the country’s medical tourism industry projected to hit USD 16 billion by…
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How can expats find healthcare services in Thailand, Language isn’t a barrier
Moving to a new country can feel like a fresh start. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture, explore new places, and perhaps even reinvent parts of your life. But amid the excitement, you can’t overlook practical matters like healthcare. While Thailand is globally renowned as a medical tourism destination, boasting some of the best hospitals in…
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Phuket to become Asia’s wellness tourism hub with health expo
Phuket is set to make waves in the wellness tourism industry with the launch of the Phuket Health Expo later this month. Provincial officials, led by Governor Sophon Suwannarat, announced the event during a press conference at the Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, July 9. The expo, scheduled for July 24 to 28 at Central Festival Phuket, aims to catapult the…
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M Centre by BNH leads the way in Thailand for enlarged prostate treatments
As you age, your body undergoes changes beyond your control, even if you have done a lot to take care of yourself. One common change for men is the enlargement of the prostate, a small gland below the bladder. This condition, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), occurs when the prostate becomes larger than usual and squeezes the urethra…
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A guide to stem cell therapy in Thailand
You probably have heard about stem cell therapy and its ability to improve your quality of life and feel sceptical about it. While the procedure may sound like something out of science fiction, it’s actually a promising medical procedure with a wide range of benefits. In fact, it has grown in popularity and shown remarkable effectiveness over the past few…
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Paradise by the dentist’s drill
Article by guest author and featured on Substack, by Willing Life I decide to book a flight to tropically beautiful Thailand, known as the land of smiles. I think, to add to my beautiful smile, why don’t I get a problematic wisdom tooth drilled out on the first day I’m there. I mean, it’s not really a holiday in paradise…
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Phuket vies for Specialised Expo 2028, boosting health and medical tourism
As the final presentation and vote for the Specialised Expo 2028 approaches, many Thai citizens are eagerly awaiting the decision, hoping that Phuket will be chosen as the host city. The Thai delegation is set to present their case to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on June 21, highlighting the southern resort island province’s potential as a host location.…
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What you need to know about Liposuction in Bangkok, Thailand
Sometimes stubborn fat won’t disappear no matter how much you diet and exercise. Because of this, liposuction, one of the most common plastic surgeries worldwide, is frequently chosen by patients. Liposuction involves removing extra fat from specific body parts, including the face, under the chin, thighs, hips, buttocks, back, and arms, in order to give them a more contoured and…
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New hospital aims to boost Samui medical tourism
A new hospital hopes to boost medical and wellness tourism on the popular holiday island of Koh Samui. Wattanapat Samui Hospital has just opened its doors, marking the fifth medical facility on the island. The hospital has 380 beds, specialist personnel, and modern equipment that are expected to boost confidence in Koh Samui as a wellness destination. Dr Somchai Chansawang,…
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Pheu Thai Party wants to reform tourism, cut red tape
The Pheu Thai Party is calling for reform of the way Thailand approaches tourism, though its focus seems to be the same as the ruling party’s. The opposition party held a brainstorming session on Friday to discuss how to improve tourism in Thailand. They stressed branching out and eliminating outdated red tape, but also put their hope squarely on medical…
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Medical tourism the new muse for Thai government
The Thai government seems to flutter from demographic to demographic in search of a tourism get-rich-quick scheme. Now, the Ministry of Public Health has announced that medical tourism is the magic amulet that will rake in billions as Thailand recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. The ministry has created a new “Health for Wealth” campaign, which is banking on people in…
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Key consideration factors for medical tourism in Thailand 2022
Sponsored Thailand has always been a popular destination for leisure travel and world-class medical treatments. And after years of closing its borders to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Land of Smiles is now reopening. With its fantastic cuisine, picture-perfect scenery, first-rate medical services, unmatched reliability, and astoundingly low prices, it’s easy to see why medical tourism in Thailand draws…
- Phuket News
Phuket hospital and resort launch ‘Prestige Wellness’ tourism campaign
A Phuket hospital and a local resort are teaming up to launch a new campaign called “Prestige Wellness” — offering tourists ‘reboot’ wellness programs, in addition to Phuket’s natural beauty, local cuisine and cultural activities. Now tourists won’t even have to leave the comfort of their hotel to benefit from some of the wellness programmes available under the government’s plan for…
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Thailand News Update | PCR tests upon entering Thailand scrapped, starting April 1
Starting today, travellers entering Thailand will no longer need to take a PCR Covid-19 test before their flight, but visitors will still need to take a PCR test once they land in Thailand. All travellers – vaccinated and unvaccinated – no longer need to take the pre-travel test, but requirements after entry vary depending on the program you come on……
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Phuket to become world class medical tourism hub by 2028
PM Prayut Chan-o-cha plans to turn Phuket into a world-class hub of medical tourism by 2028, according to a spokesperson for the prime minister. An international medical and public health service centre called “Medical Plaza” is planned, complete with an international elderly care centre, a palliative care centre and a rehabilitation centre. Thailand’s medical and public health services have been…
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Countries that have reopened for medical tourism 2021 – 2022
As a sector that’s heavily reliant on international travel, medical tourism was badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with countries finally reopening, the medical tourism market is now slowly recovering. Medical tourism companies and medical centres catering to international patients are resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal. As a result, the number of people seeking treatment…
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Top 5 alternatives to liposuction in Thailand
You’ve dieted and you’ve exercised, yet those stubborn bulges in certain areas of your body just won’t go away. You want to take it to the next step by getting a fat reduction procedure, but you don’t want to go under the knife and get liposuction. So, what’s your option? Thanks to the advancement of technology, there are less painful…
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Breast augmentation in Thailand: the do’s and don’ts
Getting a breast augmentation in Thailand can be both exciting and scary at the same time. You’re 100% sure that you want to go ahead with the surgery, but choosing a foreign surgeon can be challenging, and you might not know where to start. With proper planning and research, undergoing breast augmentation in the Land of Smiles can be one…
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Top 5 fat reduction procedures in Thailand
Everyone wants to look and feel their best. But despite our best efforts to get our desired body shape, some unwanted fat may persist. It seems like no amount of exercise or diet can burn these stubborn bulges of fat. Today, however, people are flying all the way to Thailand to eliminate this problem through fat reduction procedures. These procedures…
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A guide to getting dental implants in Thailand
The rising costs of dental implants (and dental treatment in general) in many countries causes people to seek more affordable dental work abroad. Thailand is among the most popular options for those who face unaffordable dental implants in their home country. Travelling to another country for dental implants is not something to be taken lightly. You want to be sure…
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Turkish medical visa: What you need to know
Are you excited to finally go on a medical trip to Turkey? Foreigners who wish to undergo medical treatment in this Eurasian country need to obtain a medical visa. Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the Turkish medical visa. Why should you choose Turkey for medical treatment? Internationally accredited medical facilities A large number of hospitals in…
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Top tips on having lip fillers in Thailand
Thailand is one of the best countries to go to for lip fillers. Every year, thousands of people arrive in this beautiful country to get voluptuous and plump lips. If you’re one of the people who’s planning to go to the Land of Smiles to get lip fillers, then there’s a lot of things you need to do to prepare…
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5 reasons why having a Brazilian Butt Lift in Thailand is a good idea
Hourglass figure with a contoured bum is always seen as attractive for many people. While some people can achieve their dream body by doing squats and lunges in the gym, others might need extra effort to get it. Fortunately, Thailand offers an excellent solution for the not-so-lucky ones: high-quality and affordable Brazilian butt lift. Brazilian butt lift, or BBL for…
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Top 5 ways to say goodbye to hair loss in Bangkok
Ageing, genetics, health conditions, and trauma to the scalp can all cause hair loss and thinning hair. For some people, losing their hair can feel frustrating. It can affect their self-esteem and make them feel insecure. That’s why many people who experience hair loss choose to fly to Bangkok in hopes of bringing back the beautiful hair on their heads.…
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5 things you need to know before having IVF treatment in Thailand
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an expensive fertility treatment that can put many couples in debt. And with a low global success rate of under 50%, getting the procedure can be a difficult decision. That’s why a lot of people choose to undergo the procedure in Thailand to save up more money. But besides the lower costs of treatments, Thailand…
