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The <a href=\"https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/thailand-tourist-visa.php\"><u>list of documents includes</u></a>:</p><ul><li>ID card</li><li>confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire</li><li>certificate of income and availability of funds (20,000 baht per person/40,000 baht per family)</li><li>insurance policy for a stay in Thailand (original and copy)</li><li>2 photos (4x6)</li><li>visa receipt</li><li>booking of round-trip air ticket (paid in full) and hotel</li><li>medical opinion about the need for treatment.</li></ul>"},{"q":"What is the level of medicine in Thailand?","a":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Healthcare is the key development sector of the Thai government. 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A large influx of tourists is in March-May, when the air temperature is +30°C.</span></p>"},{"q":"What should you know about Thailand before the trip?","a":"<figure class=\"table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Official name</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">The Kingdom of Thailand</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Currency</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Thai Baht (you also can pay for services in dollars)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Best period for the trip</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">November-early April</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Language</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Thai (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Visa</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">is required for a trip of <a href=\"https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/thailand-tourist-visa.php\"><u>3-6 months</u></a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Time difference with Europe</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">7 hours</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Time difference with the USA</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">12 hours</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Capital</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Bangkok</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Medical tourism center</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Bangkok</p></td></tr><tr><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Popular resorts</p></td><td><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang, Hua Hin</p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>"},{"q":"What hotel service is provided here?","a":"<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);\">In the Kingdom of Thailand, </span><a href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop-g293915\"><u>hotels of different price ranges</u></a><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);\"> and service levels are presented. 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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