Us, Aug. 15 -- Medical tourism and its close companion, wellness tourism, form one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative pillars of the global travel industry. In my earlier blueprint for Thailand's tourism strategy, I identified health and wellness as one of the key drivers for long-term sustainable growth. It's a massive industry, a global phenomenon.

Today, that vision is more relevant than ever - and Thailand is perfectly positioned to lead.

A Natural Fit for Health and Healing Thailand's reputation for warm hospitality, exceptional service standards, and affordability is already world-renowned. Add to this a network of outstanding world-class hospitals, many accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), and you have a...