The Lessons that can be Learned and Application from Thailand's Medical Tourism on China's Integrated Medical Care and Nursing Pension-Model

Authors

  • Kirataya Laotrakunchai Thailand Research Center of Changzhou University, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164 P.R. China
  • Yupharat Laotrakunchai Thailand Research Center of Changzhou University, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164 P.R. China
  • Kitiya Chuwicharoenkit Thailand Research Center of Changzhou University, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213164 P.R. China

Keywords:

Pension mode, China's integration of medical care and nursing, Thailand's Medical Tourism

Abstract

With the continuous increase of social pressure on elderly care, the existing elderly care models can no longer meet the needs of the elderly. The innovative development of medical and elderly care combined with elderly care models is imperative. The integrated medical and elderly care model in China is currently in a stage of deepening development, and the supply of many systems and resources needs to be improved, as well as the implementation of supervision and services needs to be strengthened. To further promote the development of medical and elderly care integration, this article provides some insights for the problems faced by the medical and elderly care integration model through the experience of Thailand's medical tourism development, from strengthening government responsibilities and strengthening legislation; Strengthening the construction of talent teams. Establishing a network service platform to continuously improve service levels; Transforming traditional views on elderly care. Solving some problems in the current integrated medical and elderly care model by providing good product services and price positioning.

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2025-06-20

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The Lessons that can be Learned and Application from Thailand’s Medical Tourism on China’s Integrated Medical Care and Nursing Pension-Model. (2025). Journal of Sinology, 19(1), 117-135. https://journals.mfu.ac.th/jsino/article/view/125

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