Author: Pinnyada Tanitnon

Pinnyada Tanitnon is working as a consultant at a law firm in Thailand assisting various legal departments, ranging from litigation to immigration. She earned her B.A. in linguistics from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in 2013, and plans to go to law school to get her J.D. in the near future. Prior to joining Siam Legal, Joy worked as a litigation paralegal in Los Angeles, California.

Medical Tourism in Thailand: Rules and Regulations

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular medical hubs because it is accessible, affordable and reliable. Tourists traveling to Thailand for its healthcare services have access to various five-star hotel type hospitals that hold Western accreditations, as well as highly-qualified medical professionals, and state-of-the-art medical technology. This article will discuss the most common questions on obtaining a visa for medical purposes. What type of Thai visa do I need? Foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Thailand are regarded as visiting tourists. Therefore, they must obtain a tourist visa prior to their arrival in Thailand. Tourist visa applications can be…