Introduction

Thailand prides itself on having a modern, state-of-the-art medical system and many hospitals have gone through the most rigorous accreditation and certification processes, passing with flying colors. In 2002, Thailand was the first Asian country to achieve the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, and today over 28 hospitals in Thailand have received JCI accreditation.

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In addition to Thailand being one of the worlds premier tourist destinations, more and more visitors are being drawn to the Kingdom for another reason: the high quality and amazing prices of the countrys medical care. In fact, savvy medical tourists are receiving world-class treatment, then recuperating in one of Thailands gorgeous and relaxing holiday destinations, such as Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, or Pattaya.
Phraram9 Hospital

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Medical tourists become increasingly aware of Thailands high quality facilities and incredible patient services.

As medical tourists become increasingly aware of Thailands international accreditations, high quality facilities and amenities, modern medical technologies, and incredible patient services, their numbers have been increasing accordingly. The last five years has seen these numbers double, with patients streaming in from the UK, the US, the Middle East (UAE, Kuwait, and Oman), Germany, Australia, Japan, and her fellow ASEAN countries.

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There are various types of accreditation and certification available to medical facilities, some international and others domestic. The most prestigious is Joint Commission International (JCI) and their more specialized Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC). Within Thailand, many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation (HA), a national type of assessment and quality certification.

Bumrungrad International

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS

Bumrungrad International

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS

JOINT COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL (JCI)

JCI stands alone at the pinnacle of patient care and medical standards assessment; it has a global presence in 90 countries and is the surest sign that one is dealing with a world-class medical facility. JCI provides accreditation, education, and advisory services to governments, health care organizations, and international advocates.
Bangkok Hospital

JCI is the surest sign that one is dealing with a worldclass medical facility.

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS

The 28 hospitals in Thailand that are JCI-accredited as of April, 2013 are:

Bangkok Heart Hospital (Bangkok) Bangkok Hospital (Bangkok) Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin (Hua Hin) Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (Pattaya) Bangkok Hospital Phuket (Phuket) Bangkok Hospital Samui (Koh Samui) Bangkok International Dental Center (Bangkok) BNH Hospital (Bangkok) Bumrungrad International (Bangkok) Central General Hospital(Bangkok) Chaophya (Bangkok) Chiangmai Ram Hospital (Chiang Mai)

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

Bumrungrad International

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International Clinic Koh Chang by Bangkok Hospital Trat (Ambulatory Care) (Trat) Metta International Eye Center (Ambulatory Care) (Bangkok) Nonthavej Hospital (Bangkok) Phuket International Hospital (Phuket) Pitsanuvej Hospital (Phitsanulok) Praram 9 Hospital (Bangkok) Ramkhamhaeng Hospital (Bangkok) Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital (Bangkok) Samitivej Sriracha Hospital (Chonburi) Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital (Bangkok) Sikarin Hospital (Bangkok) Synphaet Hospital (Bangkok) Vejthani Hospital (Bangkok) Vibhavadi Hospital(Bangkok) Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital (Bangkok) Yanhee Hospital (Bangkok)

Samitivej Sukhumvti Hospital

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS

CLINICAL CARE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION (CCPC)
In 2010, the JCIs governing board approved eligibility requirements for Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) programs in which the host organization is not necessarily JCIaccredited. Differing from accreditation, Clinical Care Program Certification demonstrates excellence in the integration and coordination of care for treatment of a specific disease.

Bumrungrad International Bangkok hospital

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS

The Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) includes 15 categories of clinical services for certification and the following 5 Thailand hospitals have received certificates from the Joint Commission International (JCI) for CCPC in these areas: Bangkok Hospital Medical Center Acute Myocardial Infarction Program Breast Cancer Program Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) Heart Failure Program Low Back Pain Program Primary Stroke Center
Bangkok Hospital Bumrungrad International

Bumrungrad International

Bumrungrad International

Acute Myocardial Infarction Program Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I to IV Program Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2 Program Primary Stroke Program

TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS WITH ACCREDITATIONS

Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital Childhood Asthma Low Back Pain program Primary Stroke program
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital

Vejthani Hospital Diabetic Care Heart Failure Knee Replacement

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

Vejthani Hospital

Acute Myocardial Infarction Program Lung Cancer Program Osteoarthritis of the Knee Program

Samitivej Sukhumvti Hospital

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HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION (HA)
Many Thai hospitals use Hospital Accreditation (HA), a four-stage process that combines self-assessment and peer assessment to gauge performance levels against established standards and identify methods of improvement. There are over 350 hospitals in Thailand with HA certification.

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HA focuses a great deal on the personnel functions and skills in each particular hospital, including patient care, organization, and professional interaction between departments. A culture of self-assessment, quality standards, and constant improvement is cultivated and developed. The HA program is a Thailand-specific accreditation awarded by The Institute of Hospital Quality Improvement & Accreditation of the Ministry of Public Health. Currently, there are over 350 hospitals in Thailand with HA certification, and this number is rapidly increasing throughout the country.
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital

TOP MEDICAL TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN THAILAND

BANGKOK
What makes it great is a combination of its ancient traditions side by side with all the modern amenities you could ask for. Alongside Bangkoks Buddhist temples are amazingly modern, hi-tech hospitals and medical centers that will amaze and delight you.

The City of Angels has something for everyone, and with it comes the most amazing service at astonishing prices. This includes 17 JCI-accredited hospitals, including Bumrungrad International, Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Vejthani Hospital, and Yanhee Hospital

CHIANG MAI
JCI-accredited Chiang Mai Ram Hospital is one of the more affordable accredited hospitals in the country; this is because you get the finest treatment available at some of the best value in Thailand. The gorgeous northern mountains, along with the cooler northern weather, make Chiang Mai a dream destination for medical tourists.

Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North, is a city that many a visitor has fallen in love with, and a large number of them have decided to make their home. Travel + Leisure Magazine voted Chiang Mai Thailands second city the #2 city in the world in 2010.

HUA HIN

Hua Hin has emerged as a firstclass destination in its own right over the past decade. A short 2 hours drive from Bangkok, it has excellent golf courses, an amazing beach, its own floating markets, and quite amazingly for a town its size the JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin. This is no longer a sleepy fishing village, but an outstanding city by the sea to head where you can receive world-class medical treatment, and then relax in this tranquil town.
Chiva-Som International Health Resort Chiva-Som International Health Resort

KOH SAMUI
Koh Samui is one of the most popular island paradises in the world, according to many surveys and rankings. Beautiful white sand beaches with clean, clear warm water next to lush tropical gardens and gentle ocean breezes await travelers to this ideal holiday destination.

Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa

Bangkok Hospital Samui is also nearby, for those choosing to take advantage of this JCI-accredited hospital for any procedures or treatments they might need.

PATTAYA

Thailands favorite seaside resort, Pattaya, has something for both the experienced traveler and the casual tourist in search of a medical holiday destination. For those preferring a beach town over Bangkok, yet only a short drive away, Pattaya deserves investigation.

There are a number of excellent hospitals in the area, including the JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. When alls said and done, its a great place to relax and recuperate.

PHUKET
Phuket may be just an island, but it is also a world complete unto itself, offering global travelers and medical tourists more than most can imagine or handle on a one- to two-week holiday. Thailands Pearl of the South seduces all who come within her orbit, and she has grown into one of the most famous and popular destinations anywhere in the world. Phuket is the perfect place for any number of procedures, treatments, or operations, and is home to JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital Phuket.
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS IN THAILAND

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (BANGKOK)

Bangkok Hospital www.bangkokhospital.com

BNH Hospital www.bnhhospital.com

Bumrungrad International www.bumrungrad.com Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital www.samitivejhospitals.com Vejthani Hospital www.vejthani.com

BNH Hospital

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Bangkok Hospital Pattaya www.bangkokpattayahospital.com

Samitivej Sriracha Hospital www.samitivejhospitals.com

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (PHUKET)

Bangkok Hospital Phuket www.phukethospital.com

Phuket International Hospital www.phuket-inter-hospital.co.th

POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (CHIANG MAI + KOHSAMUI + HUA HIN) Chiang Mai
Chiangmai Ram Hospital www.chiangmairam.com

Koh Samui
Bangkok Hospital Samui www.samuihospital.com

Hua Hin
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin www.bangkokhospital.com

Thanks To Our Partners

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to offer special thanks to: illustrations contributors (in alphabetical order) Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, BNH Hospital, Bumrungrad International, Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa, Praram9 Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Vejthani Hospital

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