Thai Tuck
The land of beautiful beaches, resorts and Pad Thai is now embarking on a new tourist attraction: plastic surgery. While some parts of the Thai tourism industry and economy are struggling with the recession and lack of travel abroad, a new genre of holidaying has emerged a success. A country which generally attracts loud backpackers, Australians, adventurous Americans and successful honeymooners will now be seeing a new variety of travelers.
The Bangkok Post said medical tourism in Thailand, "At present, Thailand competes head-on with Singapore and South Korea, luring patients with more attractive pricing."On average, Singapore's cosmetic surgery industry charges 50% more, while South Korea is at least twice the cost of Thailand," said Mr Preecha. While tourist numbers have dropped dramatically in recent years due to political and economic concerns, 3,000 to 4,000 foreigners a year still come here for surgery."
The numbers of people traveling abroad for a nip and tuck have dramatically increased over the years especially with the recession blues adding wrinkles and tightened budgets. Similarly, with the increase of men enjoying the perks of plastic surgery, the demand for cosmetic enhancements abroad makes sense.
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