Thailand seeks new medical tourism markets in Asia
11-Jan-17, International Medical Travel Journal
Thailand is under pressure from increased competition and weaker economic performance in key source regions - Russia and Gulf/Middle East. Gulf states are reducing outbound medical tourism and increasing inbound.
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The government is beginning to move promotional efforts to newer markets of China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. To encourage medical tourism from these countries, the government has tripled the period visitors can stay in Thailand to 90 days.