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Article: Export Action Line; The lure of medical tourism Part VII.(Business News)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- April 26, 2008
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Byline: Nelly-Favis-Villafuerte
Medical tourism is big business. Ads have been around for years - launched by marketing agencies in many countries to promote their health care facilities to many people in many parts of the world. One such country is Thailand, considered by many as one of the leaders in Asian Medical Tourism.
Thailand's competitive edge in medical tourism is not just its modern facilities, competent medical staff, and low prices -- but its beaches, its wonderful food and fantastic shopping opportunities, as well.
The most-publicized Thai hospital that specializes in treating foreigners is Bumrungrad International Hospital based ...