Medical tourists can return to Thailand, but under strict control


BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Now that restrictions on medical tourists has been lifted, the Public Health Ministry reckons around Bt18 billion can be earned in three months provided strict controls are put in place, such as ensuring a 14-day quarantine in hospital and no more than three people accompanying the patient.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently relaxed measures allowing four groups of foreigners to return to Thailand, including patients returning for a medical follow-up or those who have joined the government’s Medical and Wellness programme.

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