Committee issues new rules governing medical tourismThailand's medical hub committee on Tuesday unveiled a set of guidelines for medical tourism as the country gears up to open its borders to international visitors. The first meeting of the medical hub committee -- which was attended by members of the public, related government ministries and the private sector -- resulted in three decisions, said Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Department of Health Service Support. The first decision, he said, was a policy pertaining to quarantine requirements for Thais and foreigners arriving from abroad for medical treatment. Foreign patients, however, will have to book their quarantine arrangements in advance, as state quarantine is reserved for Thai citizens only. The third outcome, Dr Tares said, is the decision to promote the production of locally-made medical equipment, including Covid-19 test kits, personal protection equipment (PPE), disinfectants and treatment equipment.

Source: Bangkok Post June 30, 2020 21:45 UTC