1. TIA 11.12.2012 Medical tourism in Thailand Elodie Oulevey & Gabrielle Pasche, 703_e

2. Drivers Lower costs Avoid long waiting lists Good flight connections Population living longer 2010: 89% of medical tourists went to Thailand, India or Singapore

3. Advantages of Thailand Hotel rooms cheaper Treatments cheaper Suvamabhumi airport well connected Visas easy to get

4. Promotion of medical tourism Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) :  Promotion of medical tourism (since 2004) 8 Joint Commission International (JCI) certifications

5. Popularity Attracts also neighboring countries 22 languages available in the different hospitals Higher standards than US. Highest quality in the world. Very good feedbacks

6. Benefits worth the price Balance between : Cost of flight, accomodation, time off at work Vs. Best medical treatment for half price US$

7. What about the other countries ? IndiaIsraelCuba South America Africa

8. Sources http://www.bbc.com/travel /feature/20120828-the- rise-of-medical-tourism-in- bangkok http://www.bbc.com/travel /feature/20120828-the- rise-of-medical-tourism-in- bangkok http://www.forbes.com/sit es/miguelforbes/2012/11/ 27/medical-tourism-is-a- massive-opportunity-for- emerging-nations-like- thailand/ http://www.forbes.com/sit es/miguelforbes/2012/11/ 27/medical-tourism-is-a- massive-opportunity-for- emerging-nations-like- thailand/

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