HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL TOURISM

HEALTHCARE - MEDICAL TOURISM - WELLNESS IN THAILAND

With the increasing costs of medical care in the developed world, more travelers are realizing the affordable cost of high quality medical services in Thailand. Including airfare and recovery time –which may even be spent relaxing on the beach- nearly all medical procedures are far less expensive in Thailand than in the west.

Western trained doctors and state of the art technology are found in many of Thailand’s internationally certified hospitals and waiting times for procedures are much shorter than in many western hospitals. The people working there all speak English. The access to Specialists is very Prompt compared to what is the norm now in western countries with an average waiting list of at least 2-3 months. In general, in the West you would have to see first a GP numerous times before he admits he does not know what the problem is and finally refers you to a specialist. When you get referred it is common to wait another 2-3 or even 6 months to see the specialist.

Here in Thailand you may be able to see a specialist and get the examination or surgery the same day and certainly in less than a week.

Popular products and services for medical tourism include:

Prescription Pharmaceuticals: While many pharmacies in Thailand do not require prescriptions for drugs sold over the counter, even those requiring a doctor’s prescription are generally much cheaper in Thailand than in fully developed countries.

Dental Care: Many Thai dentists have either studied or practiced abroad and are able to perform dental surgery in world class facilities for a fraction of the cost in the west. Routine dental procedures, including fillings, cleanings and teeth whitening, are far less expensive and are easy to arrange around any holiday to Thailand.

Medical Procedures: Numerous hospitals with ISO 9001 accreditation provide outstanding medical treatment and reasonable prices for the most invasive of surgeries. Multi-lingual staff, doctors trained in the United States and European countries, and state-of-art facilities and technology are a few of the reasons to come to Thailand for back, knee, or even heart surgery. The fact that many of Thailand’s hospitals exude Thai hospitality and are designed like five star hotels should make your recovery from a successful surgery a pleasant one.

For prompt, affordable and expert treatment of minor ailments there are many clinics and international hospitals in Thailand where you may wait 10 min. to 20 min. maximum to meet with a doctor who will often speak English well and who will prescribe treatment or medication. The medication will be available at the counter where you first entered and can be picked up about 5-10 min. after seeing the doctor. The cost of seeing the medical professional is around 7 US$. Medical consulting and medication has varied from $20-$30 in an international multilingual hospital and the treatment/medication prescribed is imported from US and European laboratories.

Be sure that you will receive faster and better care than what you would in your home country. Plus the doctors here want to treat you so you do not need to return. Doctors in North America or Europe by comparison seem to want you never to get well and to keep returning.

Cosmetic Surgery: Thailand is one of the leaders in the world for many cosmetic surgical procedures, including LASIK eye surgery, botox and collagen injections, face lifts, hair removal, breast augmentation and sexual re-orientation surgery. Thailand has tens of thousands of people coming here each year for surgery that they cannot obtain soon in their home countries or that they cannot obtain at an affordable price in their home countries.

They receive the best care and treatment and recover in a country where everything costs less including the surgery procedures and after surgery they can enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire world.

Asia Lifestyle Club offers complete assistance for medical treatment and cosmetic surgery

We visit hospitals and clinics to allow the client the opportunity to view the type of facilities that are

available should an emergency or small ailment need prompt attention

We show our clients some of the health care facilities in the city they have chosen

We will locate the best surgeon to deal with the treatment that you want and offer you the best prices

We will arrange your stay and assist you during your treatment.

BH Asia offers tour packages and itineraries for individuals tailor made for cosmetic surgery.

We consult with the medical clinic as to what is allowed before cosmetic surgery and during recovery.

Activities that are safe, fun and authorized by the medical clinic will be proposed.

Health Insurance:

If your are coming to Thailand on a vacation or to retire with an health condition that is current or ongoing and may require attention then you can consider obtaining coverage from a healthcare provider here in Thailand. Some people want that peace of mind knowing that they are fully covered while they are here and having a plan in place gives them that peace of mind. Health insurance plans are available from BUPA Blue Cross and AIA which are a large provider of health insurance coverage here in Thailand. They will accept applicants up until a day before their 66th birthday and health plans up until 70 years of age. They offer a variety of plans.

" Best Hill Asia Lifestyle Membership offers full medical coverage at discounted price". We offer platinum coverage including private room and relatives room

It becomes less expensive to become a BH Asia Lifestyle Member and benefit from its health insurance

plan and other benefits and services here as opposed to the cost of travel back home for health

coverage which may be provided free of charge.

Thai Massage & Wellness Therapy:

Thai culture, which has long had historically influence from Indian culture, has longstanding tradition of massage and wellness techniques. In fact, Thai massage is a centuries old practice that is based on stimulating the flow of life force through the body via sib sen, or energy lines. Consequently there are a number of opportunities in Thailand to visit a day spa in order to experience Thai massage or check yourself into a world-famous spa and wellness retreat that can design a treatment package, including meals or fasting and holistic or ayurvedic treatments, especially for you.

In fact the range of options is uncountable. Foot massage and Thai massage parlors, offering their services for as little as 3 US$ per hour are found on the streets of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, as well as along the beaches of Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya. Each of these destinations also features more inclusive spas, which fuse Thai massage with western techniques to provide oil massages with natural herbs, such as lemongrass, in an environment filled with ornate decor and impeccable service.

Luxury spas and wellness retreats in Phuket, Hua Hin, and Koh Phangan were established for both health and pampering, and range from prohibitively expensive and exclusive retreats designed for global celebrities to beachside resorts that give yoga instruction overlooking the sea and communal beachside dinners.

There are different types of Thai massages to choose from. The more popular types are:

1) Swedish Massage 2) Aromatherapy Massage 3) Deep Tissue Massage 4) Shiatsu 5) Reflexology (Foot Massage) 6) Thai Massage (Thai traditional massage) or Thai oil massage 7) Hot Stone Massage 8) Facial massage 9) Thai oil body massage 10) "Soapie Massages"

Medical Tours

Throughout Asia Thailand is leading the way and as such has become N0 1 in the world for medical tourism treatment and is at the very top as destination in the global medical market. This has only been achieved through reputation, high levels of service satisfaction yet low costs. Thailand has developed high standards of tourism infrastructure making it one of the number one destinations for relaxation, family fun and entertainment in some of the most beautiful settings and beaches in the world. Imagine how good it would be to choose your medical treatment requirements with some of the best in the world and yet save considerable sums of money. In addition, it is easy to combine your medical treatment requirements with meeting beautiful Thai ladies looking for love and marriage.

Disclaimer: Asia Lifestyle Club is not a medical provider or agent for any medical organisation. We do not financially benefit from medical services. We do not rend medical advice and will not consult with you or any service providers on your condition or on practice's and procedures.