| Ishan Ibrahim |
A HEALTH and wellness talk promoting Thailand as a medical tourism destination was held at The Rizqun International Hotel recently.
Jointly organised by Grace Travel Sdn Bhd, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Hospital, the medical talk aimed to raise awareness on cancer in Brunei Darussalam.
The talk featured a presentation titled ‘Cancer Early Detection and Prevention’ by Dr Kitisak Thepsuwan, a medical oncologist at Wattanasoth Cancer Hospital.
The event began with a welcoming speech by the guest of honour, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand Ahmad Mad-Adam in which he recommended Thailand as a prime location for Bruneians to seek medical treatment. “Thailand is a renowned hub in medical tourism with excellent medical infrastructure capable of taking care of tourists from around the world,” he said.
Marketing Manager of Tourism Authority of Thailand Richard Lim then delivered a presentation in which he touched upon the rich and diverse range of attractive tourism hotspots in Thailand, such as Bangkok and the islands of Phi Phi and Phuket, which offer activities and services that attract millions of tourists from around the world.
“There were around 14,000 tourist arrivals from Brunei Darussalam to Thailand last year, and Bruneians ranked second for tourists who stayed the longest in Thailand during their holidays,” said Richard Lim.
“Because of the strength of the Brunei Dollar, Thailand is one of the top shopping destinations for Brunei tourists, and Thailand is also a popular medical tourism hub in the region.”
Meanwhile, Deputy Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Ratapong Ambhanwong introduced the hospital’s facilities and services to the audience. With over 1,500 hospitals and over 500 doctors holding American medical certifications available, Thailand is a top medical destination in Asean.
The country also has the most hospitals with Joint Commission International (JCI) certification within the region.
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