1. Affordable Health Care During Tumultuous Times
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Trouble in Thailand May Disrupt Draw for Affordable Health Care Even if patients are unafraid of the political unrest in Bangkok, Thailand, their hopes of traveling abroad in search of affordable health ...

2. July
(Media/2008)

... risks Health care as a right is hard sell World Anti-Aging Experts to Convene in Dubai GNRC bid to promote medical tourism High-end Concierge Services at Bangkok Hospital Nanny insurance: ...

3. History of Jerusalem
(Destinations/Israel)

... into an international capital that could potentially rival the likes of Bangkok, Rio, and other medical tourism centers.  ...

4. June
(Media/2008)

... Tourism Is a Huge Market' Bangkok Hospital Medical Center Receives Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Award Cosmetic-plastic-surgery.info publishes study aimed at health tourism in cosmetic plastic ...

5. May
(Media/2008)

... to 21 barangays JCC Holds 44th Commencement; 609 Student Earn Degrees Belo denies negligence in lawmaker's liposuction Bangkok Hospital Medical Center turns to Inetasia for SEO Cure City resident ...

6. April
(Media/2008)

...  Insurance cos reluctant to cover foreigners' treatment cost 60 colleges coming up to tide over doctor crunch Palau, RP ink 2 agreements to boost tourism industry Bangkok Hospital Medical Center ...

7. March
(Media/2008)

... Tourism Bumrungrad International Launches The 9th Great Chefs Program "Gourmets of the Garden" Square Hospitals signs deal with Bangkok Hospital Medical Center Healthbase Announces Partnership ...

8. November
(Media/2007)

... Service ITTFA Comment on... Growth of a New Generation Operation for 'boob man' Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Introduces Buttock Enlargement Service Street dentists face business decay North ...

9. August
(Media/2007)

...  tourism hub Fortis sets up shop near Trehan's Bangkok Dusit to expand Group The Plastic Surgery Center of Buenos Aires Endows Foundation to Benefit Children with Craniofacial D Fortis eyeing ...

10. June
(Media/2007)

... to set up holistic tourism centre Healthy gains from medical tourism India leaves foreign tourists all smiles Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand Costa Rica Travel Planning ...

11. April
(Media/2007)

... Bangkok, Vietnam ahead of Guam Gujarat tourism to sell prime holdings SPA TOURISM IN BULGARIA ADVERTISED DURING SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL EXPO Unprepared Outings, Countless Health Risks New NHS ...

12. February
(Media/2007)

... Talks About Rampant Crime Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Adds Testimonial Section Ministry gives medical tourism a boost Govt aims to earn $1 bn from medical tourism Turks eye European patients ...

13. January
(Media/2007)

Erik Steele: Shopping for health care coming to the Internet Bangkok bombings last update by Tourism Authority of Thailand Medical Tourism Means Medical Competition Patients Beyond Borders: ...

14. December
(Media/2006)

...  for medical tourism Medical tourism India Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic Launches Excellent Treatments and Great Additional Services Weil is weighing role with Rio Nuevo Iran to access int'l ...

15. History of Phuket
(Destinations/Thailand)

... is known.  It serves as the perfect getaway for patients who want to recover in tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. ...

16. History of Chiang Mai
(Destinations/Thailand)

... that shield it from the heat of the lowlands, Chiang Mai is almost the exact opposite of hectic Bangkok.   The city was founded in 1296 by King Mengrai, at a time when Thailand benefited from massive ...

17. History of Bangkok
(Destinations/Thailand)

Early History Arguably the world’s biggest medical tourism center, Bangkok originated as a cluster of villages and paddy fields to the east of the 379-kilometer long Chao Phraya River.  The Chao Phraya ...

18. Man Up with Sexual Reassignment Surgery in Thailand
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

Medical Tourism Provides Cost Reduction of Sex Reassignment Surgery Who knew you could vacation and have your medical treatment in Bangkok, Thailand for less than the cost of the same sex reassignment ...

19. Can a Health Vacation Actually Make You Slimmer?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... providers.  Thai Hospitals Allow Health Vacationers to Lose Weight, Extend Life Hospitals like Laparoscopic Bariatric Specialists International are among Bangkok, Thailand’s premier centers for gastric ...

20. History of Argentina
(Destinations/Argentina)

... for example, is often called the "Paris of South America." If its medical tourism economy continues to blossom, it might also become the "Bangkok of the West."  ...

21. Vibrant Nightlife of Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

...  A round of drinks for the ladies as well as other “charges” can be pretty expensive when compared to Bangkok. Besides the usual dance routines, most of these bars also put on a variety of contests. ...

22. Hotels in Manila
(Destinations/Philippines)

...  Singapore for the family fun, and Bangkok for the nightlife, with the result that Manila is often shortchanged. This ignoring of Manila is ironically what makes it such an attractive destination and ...

23. What is the Cost of Female to Male Surgery?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... Offers High Quality Cosmetic Surgery at Half the Price Other bloggers have already pointed out that Bangkok, Thailand has much to offer the transgendered individual, not the least of which is the amazing ...

24. Traveling From Down Under to Up Over for a Smooth Visage
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... sector players are also wasting no time targeting the market Down Under. Thai Airways has introduced special holiday packages that include complete physicals and checkups in Bangkok.  Not all ...

25. Book Your Hotel
(Medical Tourism/Planning Your Vacation)

... reservations since you might need to stay shorter or longer than expected.  Many medical tourists who come to Bangkok, Thailand, for example, end up flying down to the islands and canceling their hotel ...

26. Book Your Ticket
(Medical Tourism/Planning Your Vacation)

... nearby hub and then busing, boating, or training to your ultimate location.  Singapore, for example, is a major medical tourism destination, but nearby Bangkok, Thailand is the major airline hub in South ...

27. Top 7 Medical Tourism Destinations
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... so not going to be impressed.   Bumrungrad Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand It wouldn’t be medical tourism without Bangkok’s top healthcare facility.  With more than 20,000 American ...

28. Overview
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Same Sex Couples)

... of alternative lifestyles.  In fact, ladyboy shows and gay friendly districts help pull in tons of money for Bangkok’s vibrant tourism industry. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for other medical ...

29. Seeing-Eye Dogs
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for the Disabled)

... that you plan to visit? Taking a long haired seeing-eye dog to a place like Bangkok might not be the best idea. The humidity, pollution, and heat can cause any number of complications. Is ...

30. Don't Travel Alone
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for the Disabled)

... go abroad.  Not all international cities are handicap friendly.  The sidewalks of Bangkok, for example, are nearly impossible to navigate via wheelchair.  And don't expect audio crosswalks in Mumbai. ...

31. Overview
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for the Disabled)

... a seeing-eye dog in Bangkok is risky, given the sheer number of wild “soi dogs.”  And those who suffer from hearing loss have little use for pen and paper in countries that use different alphabets (can ...

32. What to Wear
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Women)

... it probably isn’t worth mentioning.  But summers in Toronto, Miami, and London are quite different from summers in Mumbai, Bangkok, and Manila.  Because medical tourism destinations are frequently  ...

33. Enjoying the Night Life
(Tips and Safety/Travel Tips for Women)

Far be it from us to tell you not to enjoy the nightlife when you travel abroad.  Some medical tourism destinations (Bangkok, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro) are world-renowned for their nightclubs ...

34. Taxi Safety
(Medical Tourism Safety/Travel Safety)

... will occasionally take advantage of certain situations.  If a sudden lightening storm materializes over Bangkok and you desperately want to get home, expect the prices to skyrocket.  Whether or not you ...

35. Getting to and from the Airport
(Travel/Flights)

... an extra 45-60 minutes in order to make sure that you arrive with plenty of time to spare.  For the flight back, it’s best to add at least 60-90 minutes.  Bangkok, Thailand, for example, has notorious ...

36. 4 Reasons You Should Head to India for your Surgery
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... surgery in Bangkok is closer to $3500.  3. Language: You’re likely to have fewer language barriers in India, the country with the largest English speaking population in the world.  ...

37. One Good Reason to Fire Your Cosmetic Surgery Provider
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... That regardless of whether you’re in Beverly Hills or Bangkok, if your cosmetic surgeon is more than willing to ignore your health risks and medical history to pave the way for a surgery, don’t ...

38. A Thai Junket for a Sex Change
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...  in Bangkok and a veteran of 3,000 male to female surgeries,  the answer could lie in the size of their hands. Smaller limbs probably translate to greater dexterity.  You could also chalk ...

39. Does Thailand Really Have the Best Hospitals?
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... services that you would normally see in five-star hotels, like gourmet meals, tour packages for the kids, and concierge/escort services.  Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok, for example, has VIP suites ...

40. The Cost of Fertility—Could Be Life or No Life
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

...   De-stress with a Health Vacation Bangkok, Thailand offers excellent fertility procedures for couples having trouble conceiving at a cost of approximately $5,500 for the ART treatment.   ...

41. So Many Dental Tourism Destinations…So Little Time
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... is about $1000 per tooth. In an attempt to woo medical vacation enthusiasts, Thailand’s International Medical Centre in Bangkok has started offering services in 26 languages and also has a special ...

42. Thailand Emerges as Mecca of Medical Tourism
(Blogs/The Stanley Rubenti Medical Tourism Blog)

... who have literally mastered the art of this type of procedure.  Just a walk down Bangkok’s streets will reveal an impressive spectrum of transgendered individuals; most of whom are more attractive ...