Thailand's Pursuit Of Medical Tourism Faces Special Challenge
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Thailand's pursuit of being a major regional medical-tourism hub is bumping up against Malaysia and Singapore, two countries out in front in the sector, but it also faces a challenge from within – political unrest.
Thailand's pursuit of being a major regional medical-tourism hub is bumping up against Malaysia and Singapore, two countries out in front in the sector, but it also faces a challenge from within – political unrest. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, one company offering medical tourism, said current political demonstrations do not seem to have discouraged medical visitors, but they could if they continue over the next few months. All three nations continue to adjust in the competition to become a permanent hub, but Singapore, where Chinese is spoken, is a leader partly because of its attraction in China. (Click here for more
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"Singapore, Malaysia Tough Rivals To Thailand's Quest To Be Medical Hub" - Asia News Network (Singapore) (11/11/2013)