Arabs constitute one of the largest demographics of medical tourists visiting Thailand each year.
Most of the visitors are coming from Middle Eastern countries such as Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Egypt. Arab visitors have been extremely satisfied with the private Thai healthcare system, with the majority coming due to a recommendation from a friend or relative.
Arab Patients are attracted to Thai healthcare service for several reasons:
Drawing from a pool of 195 countries, The Kingdom of Thailand ranked #1 in Asia and #5 in the world on the GHS Index (Global Health Security Index). Thailand is well known for high standards of care, hospitality, modern luxurious facilities, skilled doctors/nurses, advanced medical equipment, fair prices, abundant support staff, Arabic language translators, as well as Arabic focused services. In addition there are no issues with practicing Islam in Thailand (Islam is the 2nd largest religion in Thailand) with the hospitals specifically catering to Muslim visitors. All aspects of Islamic life can be conducted in Thailand, with endless options for delicious Halal food along with mosques and prayer rooms. All these factors continue to make Thailand a premier destination for Arab medical tourists.
Wards for Arab patients and teams of Arabic translators:
Arab patients visiting Thailand do not have to worry about language barriers when getting treatment. It is easy to communicate with medical staff as hospitals are full of Arabic speaking nurses and translators. Some of the top hospitals even have wards exclusively for Arab visitors, with entire floors dedicated to patients living full time at the hospital. These wards have dedicated teams of Arabic speaking nurses and translators, around the clock service, comfortable lounges with fresh coffee, prayers rooms and even places to smoke hookah.
Availability of female doctors and nurses for female patients:
Hospitals in Thailand are aware of Islamic culture and go out of their way to act in accordance with Muslim guidelines. This means that Arab women will be treated by female doctors, and in the case where a male doctor is needed, female nurses will be present with him during visits. Likewise in waiting rooms, hospitals try to separate male and female patients from sitting together in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
Luxurious Resort Styled Hospitals:
Thai hospitals and treatment facilities are world class. Hospitals are more like resorts, with beautiful modern architecture and stunning accommodations. Beside medical treatment, in hospitals you will also find restaurants, convenience stores (e.g. 7-Eleven), coffee shops (e.g. Starbucks), book stores as well as many options for shopping. When people visit with their families, there is lots of things for everybody to do.
Halal food availability:
Islam is the 2nd largest religion in Thailand and there are lots of options for Halal food in the hospitals and on the street. Inside hospitals there are Halal restaurants, and vendors in hospital food courts serve Halal food. In addition, in Bangkok and across Thailand Halal food everywhere. The world famous Arab district in Bangkok is located on Sukhumvit 3 street, and is just a short walk from Bumrungrad International hospital (Bumrungrad is the top hospital in Thailand and also the most popular hospital for Arab medical tourists). In the Arab district in Bangkok you will find delicious kebabs, shawarma, hookah lounges, coffee, sweets, shopping, pharmacies and more.
Muslim prayer rooms in hospitals:
Hospitals, malls and airports in Thailand have prayer rooms for Muslims living in the country and visitors from abroad. There are also several mosques in Bangkok nearby the major international hospitals.
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