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The Thai authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about <a href=\"https://tdri.or.th/en/2018/03/future-thailands-health-care-danger/\"><u>25 billion baht</u></a>&nbsp;for healthcare annually.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">As a result, <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Thailand\"><u>36,673 medical facilities</u></a> provide excellent medical care in the country. <a href=\"https://www.imtj.com/news/more-medical-travellers-thailand/\"><u>64 centers</u></a> in the Kingdom have certificate of <a href=\"https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/about-jci/accredited-organizations/\"><u>JCI (Joint Commission International)</u></a>, the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. 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The level of Thai hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.</span></p>"},{"q":"Do I need a visa?","a":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">For now, the Kingdom of Thailand requires <a href=\"https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/thailand-tourist-visa.php\"><u>different visa regimens</u></a> for diverse states. 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