With months-long waiting lists in their own countries, tourists find booking a room at one of Thailand’s rehab centres becomes a very attractive option, especially with the country’s relatively lenient visa guidelines. Other options are more in keeping with Thailand’s reputation for lush resorts. Thailand last year earned up to 49 billion baht ($1.56 billion) in revenue from such patients, according to Kasikorn Research Center. “Thailand has a good reputation for the rehab space,” said Lockie, also Lanna Rehab’s managing director. “I think there’s good opportunity for Thailand to establish itself as the rehab hub of Asia, or the world.”

Source: Bangkok Post May 14, 2018 06:04 UTC