The first class medical facilities that exist here has fast seen Thailand become one of the main destinations for “Medical Tourism”. The knock on effect has been spiraling healthcare costs, which are directly impacting residents. Medical costs are increasing in excess of 10% per year.

To give you some idea of the costs associated with various procedures and treatment provided in International Hospitals in Thailand**, we have provided a small sample list of claims that NZI has paid to our members during 2006 and 2007.

Tongue Cancer (2 year treatment)

Breast Cancer (2 year treatment)

Brain Aneurysm

Snowboarding Accident (Including Evacuation)

Hip Surgery

Heart Block (Pacemaker insertion)

Motorcycle Accident

Acute Appendicitis

Gastric – Colitis & Polyps

Herniated Lumbar Disc

Hernia Operation

Diagnosed with Hepatitis B, Interferon Treatment

Prolapsed Disc

Septic Arthritis

Subdural Haematoma

Septicaemia

Colon Cancer

Advanced Arthritis of Right Knee

Bilateral Inguinal Hernia & CABG Operation

Fractured Vertebrae - Evac from Vietnam

Colonic Polyp

SCC of the Tonsil

Severe Scoliosis of the TLS Spine

Active Tuberculosis

Brain Aneurysm

Heart Disease - Catheter

Trimalleolar Fracture of Right Ankle

Aortic Stenosis

4,313,700

4,200,663

1,857,189

1,402,000

642,990

458,667

393,000

243,000

142,630

119,400

118,000

395,244

658,814

428,306

1,094,835

4,137,925

539,541

457,123

1,053,124

685,460

426,002

1,975,115

715,624

1,130,184

1,857,189

898,858

456,160

746,093

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