Medical tourism—why more than 400,000 patients are flocking to Thai hospitals every year
It’s the new buzz in travel—tourists not just visiting places to relax, unwind, play golf, explore new cultures or cuisines, but to have medical check-ups, a new hip, or a simple bit of liposuction. It’s called medical tourism and is burgeoning throughout Eastern Europe and South Africa…but most of all in South East Asia. Time was, when the whole purpose of a vacation was to return feeling fitter and healthier and looking better—now that feeling is no longer left to chance or the right resort, the perfect beach and a classic course. It is to do with what procedures and operations and expert physicians can be experienced along the way. It also has to do with cost and comfort.