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INFRASTRUCTURE

Education Healthcare

Thailand’s educational standards of achievement are In terms of healthcare, the country has developed an
fully recognized and accepted by many international excellent and continuing global reputation globally,
examination bodies. A large number of international this stems from a number of factors, a host of
schools and colleges boast excellent facilities and internationally-certified doctors and medical staff,
offer a world-class education to existing and potential allied to modern facilities and equipment.
students. In addition, the country’s universities have a The quality is also regarded as being so high that one
deserved outstanding reputation and rank alongside of the fastest-rising tourism sectors is medical
some of the best in the world. The country is home to tourism. International patients visiting Thailand can
more than 37,000 educational institutions and some take advantage of the country’s world-class and
20 million students. It overtakes Asian neighbours extremely affordable health care system. It is fast
such as India and Indonesia in the number of becoming the medical hub of Asia with an excess of
universities. There is a strong prioritising in the 400 hospitals.
teaching of many core curriculum subjects in either
full, or partial English. A solid emphasis on laboratory Importantly, the healthcare throughout the country
work leads to a target of producing 50% science and has a foreigner friendly focus. Many institutions
technology majors. This all helps to establish an often provide a personal assistant to help guide
educated and creative workforce. patients through the respective hospital processes.
There are also on-staff translators to assist
with communication.

There are some negatives, as it can be argued that
the emergency transport facilities in Thailand are
not yet fully developed. Larger hospitals in Thailand
have mobile intensive care units where you will
receive immediate on the spot treatment should an
emergency arise. However, it is quite a rare sight
to see an ambulance racing along the streets of
Bangkok. Traffic accidents are of course attended
to, but volunteer organisations are usually the ones
to provide help. Part of the problem for emergency
services is gaining access owing to the sheer amount
of traffic in big cities such as Bangkok.

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