Medical Tourism & Thailand
Western medical costs and hospital charges have
skyrocketed in the past decade. Thailand offers excellent
alternatives for medical tourists to combine their treatments
with an exotic holiday. Imagine taking
a month-long vacation in Thailand with what you saved on medical
procedures.
Not only is that scenario doable, but every year more and more westerners are enjoying the benefits. And if you don't have health insurance in the west, Thailand can save you tens-of-thousands .. and more. this is a new section so please be patient while we add content
Medical Tourism Savings
Complex surgical and dental procedures offer savings up to 75%. Anything that requires a hospital stay makes your savings even more profound. Just a few comparisons and approximate costs.
| Procedure |  $ in Thailand Exchang Rate Calculated at US$ 1 = THB 32 |
US$ | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Procedures | |||
| Porcelain Veneer | 300 | 700 | 57% |
| Ceramic Crown | 300 | 1,000 | 70% |
| Filling | 25 | 100 | 75% |
| .. more on dental procedures | |||
| Cosmetic Procedures | |||
| Blepharoplasty | 1,000 | 4,000 | 75% |
| Face lift | 3,000 | 8,000 | 63% |
| Liposuction - full abdomen | 3,000 | 6,000 | 50% |
| Breast augmentation | 3,000 | 5,000 | 40% |
| .. more on cosmetic procedures | |||
| Vision Procedures | |||
| Lasik-per eye | 700 | 2,000 | 65% |
| Cataract-per eye | 1,100 | 3,000 | 63% |
| .. more on vision procedures | |||