DSD to promote Thailand as hub of elderly aged care

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DSD to promote Thailand as hub of elderly aged care

BANGKOK, 20 July 2016 (NNT)-The Ministry of Commerce has expressed its support for aged care businesses in Thailand as part of its plan to promote the country as a hub of aged care services.

Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn has instructed the Department of Business Development (DSD) to quickly promote and raise the standards of the elderly care services.

She believed Thailand has the potential to become an aged care hub of the world due to the hospitality of Thai people, affordable fees and world-standard medical services.

According to Mrs. Apirado, around 442 age care service providers have already undergone the first phase of the DSD’s business development program.

Fifty-five others have already completed the second phase of development and are currently learning about the marketing strategies in the last phase. The business development program provides them with in-depth business advice and encourages them to meet the standard requirements.

-- NNT 2016-07-20

[PocoLoco]

Is that the same hospitality, affordable fees and word standard medical service that left the British women to die in a Bangkok hospital, because of an incredibly high bill that the family couldn't foot?

[nottocus]

Is that the same hospitality, affordable fees and word standard medical service that left the British women to die in a Bangkok hospital, because of an incredibly high bill that the family couldn't foot?

that isn't the fault of the hospital. It's the fault of the woman and her family for being poor.

[Reigntax]

And the elderly intend to promote the DSD as the hub of bullshit production.

[chainarong]

This is another pie in the sky project, not thought out very well, indeed if at all , first of all there's the little problem of language skills , not many elderly Spaniards know much Thai nor anyone from Greece, nor does many Asians for that matter, there's the little matter of diet , fish and rice after six weeks would put an Englishman into intensive care, without a roast and spuds or snaggers and mash, with gravy tossed in , logistics would be awesome , and the weekly bus trip to a national park, being a farang, you're hit with a 200 baht entry fee, that's if you survive the trip ,verdict , scraping the btm of the barrel on this Hub project. .......................................

[ikke]

This must be a joke.... immigration is working on bad people in, good people out , so, how they gonna arrange to be the 'hub"

[NCC1701A]

so I don't have to marry a Thai nurse after all?

[thai3]

But they leave patients to die in agony cos they have little idea of ;palliative care, or keep you on pointless, and of course expensive life support due to their dumb religious beliefs, hub of daftness more like

[taichiplanet]

first they should start with looking after the Thai elderly properly and see whether they do well with that or not. Maybe paying a 'pension' of more than 800 Baht a month would be a good start. Maybe the plan is to work out the kinks with the foreigners and get them to pay for all the facilities that an ageing Thai population will need in the near future.

[PatOngo]

Avoid Hua Hin at Songkran!

[Hornell]

Good point, Taichiplanet. This country has an ageing population that is growing year by year and which the government (whenever) has never really cared about. Why should they? After all, looking after elderly parents is the responsibility of the family, isn't it? Hmmmmm. Well it might have been once upon a time and many families are still very conscientious, but by no means all. Thailand has almost zero care for the elderly, either private or state, it pays a pittance of a pension and it relies on families. The idea of the country becoming some sort of a Garden of Eden (hub) for the elderly is, I am afraid, a rather sick joke.

[stereolab]

This must be a joke.... immigration is working on bad people in, good people out , so, how they gonna arrange to be the 'hub"

A Quick walk around our small town and surrounding area will show that very little is being done for the indigenous aged population. Local hospitals are a joke, weigh yourself, tell them what height you are, accept a drip inserted into your hand, regardless of the medical problem. Friends and families sleeping under the hospital bed of the aged patient, and halls full of accompanying families.

Who are these aged care providers that are undertaking the DSD "business development programme"? The key word here being "business"

A poor reflection on the country. This is a poorly thought out idea.

[Brer Fox]

Yet another hub. Thailand is becoming the hub of all hubs in Asia.

The Army and Police need to be informed so they can show self discipline and constraint when considering raids with automatic weapons on elderly bridge club gatherings.

The outcome of their last raid was nicely hushed over.

[waldroj]

I suspect that the Commerce Minister is pitching this for foreign, rather than local, consumption.

in which case, by all means Apiradi, dream of becoming an aged care "hub of the world" - just like Sonny Kapoor from the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

But, just hope like hell that these Thai age-care service providers don't have:

• a Fire;
• a Flood;
• a gastro outbreak or other contagion;
• people falling over on uneven surfaces;
• people with mobility impairments;
• people requiring critical geriatric patient care;
• people with cultural and language differences.

To name but a few of the reasons why Thailand will always be on the outer rim, rather than the ubiquitous hub when it comes to providing proper care for elderly foreigners. And no amount of smiling and exuding Thai-hospitality is going to change that anytime soon.

[thai3]

went to a concert once at Bang Kae at an old peoples home. Went there a couple of times in fact and was proudly informed it was the best in the country, looked more like a small prison to me, horrible.

[maewang99]

Yeah, it's a well known specialty. Geriatrics. But the article talks about.... marketing classes.

Edited July 20, 2016 by maewang99

[Ruud4u]

I have sent this idea 2 years ago to some ministery if Thailand and you see it is their idea !

But they start as an amateurish way. so the Philippines are going this much better and will be the place cause all staff amd nirses speaks fluent English.
When you want to do this you have to set up buildings with 400 or more rooms to keep it cheap and perfect.

No experience, but they think they can do..........No way without foreigners!
Our insurance-companies don't pay if it is only Thai management.

Good Luck!

[WhizBang]

Is that the same hospitality, affordable fees and word standard medical service that left the British women to die in a Bangkok hospital, because of an incredibly high bill that the family couldn't foot?

that isn't the fault of the hospital. It's the fault of the woman and her family for being poor.

Ah, so poor elderly do not count. Only the rich elderly need apply.

Thanks for clearing that up.

[Skywalker69]

Long time no hub, about time!

[WhizBang]

Thailand wants to become a 'HUB' of elderly aged care? Oh, please. Get real.

This is just another Thai official having a brain fart.

[nausea]

Something to look forward to in my old age, which isn't to far away. Actually it's a big issue for me, stay here or go home, knowing there's an infractstructure in place might swing it.

[Strangebrew]

You might want to start at accepting insurance from other countries first.

[Pib]

She believed Thailand has the potential to become an aged care hub of the world due to the hospitality of Thai people, affordable fees and world-standard medical services.

Well, it may be world standard at some pricey private hospitals in a few locations. Then again I don't know what world she might be referring to in the Thai universe. I expect the type of "aged care hub" she is talking about would be for "quality and high income farangs."

Just another pie in the sky govt hub media release. If Thailand had actually become a hub for every hub announcement I've seen over the years Thailand would have around a million hubs in operation today.

[Rhys]

Economic colonization...last gasp..

[starky]

Long time no hub, about time!

I originally thought this thread was about Pattaya and Jomtien, are they not already hubs of elderly aged care?

Edited July 20, 2016 by starky

[lor]

She believed Thailand has the potential to become an aged care hub of the world due to the hospitality of Thai people, affordable fees and world-standard medical services.

Well, it may be world standard at some pricey private hospitals in a few locations. Then again I don't know what world she might be referring to in the Thai universe. I expect the type of "aged care hub" she is talking about would be for "quality and high income farangs."

Just another pie in the sky govt hub media release. If Thailand had actually become a hub for every hub announcement I've seen over the years Thailand would have around a million hubs in operation today.

Will the person who taught the Thais the meaning of the word Hub please own up

[Enoon]

My cousin used to work in the Admin of a prestigious old peoples care home (UK) which provided for ex-employees of a specific industry.

Of the various nationality nurses who worked there she said that the Thais were the best both in terms of the medical attention that they gave and the kindness that they showed toward the residents.

[Enoon]

Is that the same hospitality, affordable fees and word standard medical service that left the British women to die in a Bangkok hospital, because of an incredibly high bill that the family couldn't foot?

Can you quote any reference to deficient medical care in this case?

As far I am aware the woman was cared for, on life support, until she died:

It does not seem to have come as a surprise to her family, nor do they seem to have any complaints about the quality of care.

"Mum-of-three Elizabeth said her sister had suffered health problems from a young age."

“Kathryn had been ill for a long time and suffers from arthritis,”

"Weeks have passed with no improvement. The medical bills have piled up, which we are unable to cover, plus to get her home with all the expensive machinery keeping her alive will cost a ridiculous amount."

“It is a comfort that she is not suffering anymore. It is a relief that it is all over and she is now in peace.”

Edited July 20, 2016 by Enoon

[Srikcir]

At the rate that Thailand population is aging, it will become the Hub of Vanishing Youth.

[hansnl]

Is that the same hospitality, affordable fees and word standard medical service that left the British women to die in a Bangkok hospital, because of an incredibly high bill that the family couldn't foot?

that isn't the fault of the hospital. It's the fault of the woman and her family for being poor.

Wrong!

It is, morally, the fault of the hospital.

Money before compassion, keeping a very ill woman prisoner as a leverage for payment, in the knowledge there is no money to pay the artificially high bills.

And most of all, since when it is a fault not to be rich?

This case shows again that private healthcare is wrong, morally because it only tenders for the rich, and practically because it puts a huge pressure on non private healthcare.

Shameful, immoral reaction.