09-Nov-16 As Thailand becomes Southeast Asia's first ageing society, technology creators develop innovations that will ensure a better life for the elderly. Two communities - Saensuk municipality in Chon Buri and Muang district in Nakhon Si Thammarat - are working with the Tambon Health Promoting Hospitals on IoT tech to help take care of seniors. [image: Dinsow Mini]

09-Nov-16 InterSystems and Bumrungrad International Hospital have announced a plan to implement InterSystems' unified healthcare information system and interoperability solution, to enable Bumrungrad to become a fully digital hospital. The system will provide a web-based, secure electronic medical record to support medical staff in their clinical decision-making and provide the opportunity to strengthen patient safety and successful outcomes. [image: InterSystems]

09-Oct-16 Medical tourism to Thailand from the UAE is expected to remain strong despite changes to Abu Dhabi health insurance policies. In Apr-16, the Health Authority cut benefits to encourage medical treatment in Abu Dhabi. "We have seen no impact yet of the changes in health insurance policies in Abu Dhabi," said Tanes Petsuwan from Tourism Authority of Thailand. [image: Saeed Khan / AFP]

30-Sep-16 Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), Thailand’s largest hospital operator, plans to spend THB12.8 bn (USD370 mn) to build a luxury healthcare centre to serve rising demand from tourists seeking premium medical services. The clinic will focus on anti-aging, neuroscience and brain health. [image: Customs Today]

12-Sep-16 Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has introduced health packages to support the country’s medical tourism marketing campaign. Called “Visit Thailand Enhance Your Healthy Life”, the project is expected to gain the support of 70 hospitals and clinics certified by JCI international standards. Three health packages are on offer including medical check-ups, dental service and infertility treatment. [image: TTR Weekly]