Bangkok : (NNT) :
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organize the Thailand Medical and Wellness Tourism Fam Trip 2013 in mid-August , targeting to expand the market of quality Chinese tourists.
TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business Wilaiwan Thawitsri said the TAT’s survey conducted with 22 medical travel agents from main markets, such as the US, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, showed that a majority of them were concerned about the quality of medical services in Thailand. They were also concerned over medical tourists’ lack of knowledge about specialized physicians in the country.
According to the deputy governor, the TAT has decided to arrange the 2nd Thailand Medical and Wellness Tourism Fam Trip 2013 after statistics in 2012 showed that Switzerland and Singapore were popular destinations among quality Chinese tourists seeking cell therapy.
The fam trip is scheduled from 14-17 August 2013 with participation from representatives of 50 medical travel agents. They will travel to observe the readiness of medical services and tourism in Bangkok, Phuket, and Hua Hin.
source: http://www.thainews.prd.go.th / National News of Thailand (NNT) / Bangkok – May 23rd, 2013
