Government Boosts Tourism by Emphasizing Wellness

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by Natthaphon Sangpolsit

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government aims to boost sustainable tourism with a focus on wellness and medical tourism.

 

According to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha intends to enhance sustainable tourism for greater income generation. Thailand’s medical tourism sector is currently valued at 9% of the global market, the largest in the Asia-Pacific, with a projected value of 838 billion baht by 2027.

 

The spokesperson emphasized that Thailand has a competitive advantage in both medical and wellness tourism, with certified facilities and reasonable pricing. Wellness tourism is also considered one of the top five post-pandemic travel trends, with travelers seeking health and wellness experiences.

 

Meanwhile, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is promoting volunteer programs, food experiences, cultural activities and other wellness activities to continue driving the growth of wellness tourism in Thailand.

 

Thailand’s reputation for quality and affordable medical services has attracted patients from around the world since more than 60 medical centers have been certified by Joint Commission International (JCI), a global leader in health care quality and patient safety.

 

The spokesperson added that the government is committed to promoting sustainable tourism and will continue supporting and developing the tourism industry, especially in the post-pandemic era. Emphasis on wellness and medical tourism is seen as a way to attract high-value tourists to the kingdom while supporting local businesses and communities.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230409161404424

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-10

 

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[mania]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The government aims to boost sustainable tourism with a focus on wellness and medical tourism.

Good Luck with that...Although they may need medical after arrival

 

[HappyExpat57]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

. . . "with certified facilities and reasonable pricing." . . .

Reasonable pricing? Not so much any more.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The government aims to boost sustainable tourism with a focus on wellness and medical tourism

The dripping water torture continues.

[mikebell]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Emphasis on wellness and medical tourism is seen as a way to attract high-value tourists to the kingdom

Come to Thailand to inhale the world's most carcinogenic air; experience the risk of trying to use a pedestrian crossing; get treated by doctors who view a sick person as a blank cheque.

[nigelforbes]

52 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Come to Thailand to inhale the world's most carcinogenic air; experience the risk of trying to use a pedestrian crossing; get treated by doctors who view a sick person as a blank cheque.

Sadly, this is the realty of the situation.

[bob smith]

come to thailand. we are pollution, corruption and charge 300 baht for entry na.

 

be well.

[newnative]

Promoting 'wellness' with the horrible and dangerous to 'wellness' air quality.   That's rich.

[dinsdale]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s reputation for quality and affordable medical services

Me: "Doctor I sprained my ankle."

Doctor: "I think we should do an xray."

2hrs later

Doctor: "Your ankle is fine. It's only sprained" 

Doctor: "You should take the pills."

Me: What are they?"

Doctor: "Paracetamol and antibiotics."

Cost: Bt2000.

[redwood1]

Thai nuses will give a personal hands on physical exam at a very reasonable cost.....

 

[nigelforbes]

38 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Me: "Doctor I sprained my ankle."

Doctor: "I think we should do an xray."

2hrs later

Doctor: "Your ankle is fine. It's only sprained" 

Doctor: "You should take the pills."

Me: What are they?"

Doctor: "Paracetamol and antibiotics."

Cost: Bt2000.

Did you take them?

[rudi49jr]

Not a whole lot of wellness to be found when half the country (and Bangkok itself) suffers from suffocating smog about five to six months a year. Not to mention the murderous traffic everywhere in the country.