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Contact your clinic if your leg or arm becomes cold or numb, or if pain and swelling increase. For chest pain or sudden breathlessness after a long flight, seek emergency help locally.</p>","updated_at":"2026-11-07T01:07:18.000+00:00"},"travel_text":{"text":"<p>Plan 2–5 days, including up to 1 night in hospital, in Thailand after the procedure before flying home. US and UK passport holders may enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days.</p>\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th scope=\"col\">When</th>\n      <th scope=\"col\">What happens</th>\n    </tr>\n  </thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>Before the procedure</td>\n      <td>Arrival, consultation, and agreed tests</td>\n    </tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>2–5 days after</td>\n      <td>Flight home</td>\n    </tr>\n  </tbody>\n</table>\n<h3>Before you fly</h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Visa.</strong> US and UK passport holders can stay visa-free for up to 30 days. 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Hospitals and pharmacies in Thailand usually accept UK prescriptions.</li>\n  <li><strong>Hand luggage.</strong> Bring lower limb CT or MR angiography and duplex ultrasound reports, ankle-brachial index results, a recent kidney function test, a blood thinner and antiplatelet list, and previous vascular procedure reports if available.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Getting there and staying</h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Airports.</strong> Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 25 km from downtown Bangkok. Don Mueang Airport (DMK) is 23 km from the Grand Palace.</li>\n  <li><strong>Flight time.</strong> Bangkok is about 9,600 km from London, with about 11–12 hours of flying time, and about 13,900 km from New York, with about 16–17 hours. A connection adds time.</li>\n  <li><strong>Emergency.</strong> In a medical emergency, call 191 and ask for an ambulance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>When to go</h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Weather.</strong> In Bangkok, average daytime highs are about 31 °C in September–January and about 35 °C in April–May. The wettest months, with 100 mm of rain or more, are May–October.</li>\n  <li><strong>Season.</strong> November through February is relatively drier and milder. May through October brings heavier rain, while April and May are especially hot.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Insurance and changes</h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Health insurance.</strong> If you are traveling from the US, you cannot use Medicare or Medicaid overseas. Check that your health insurance covers you abroad. If you are traveling from the UK, you cannot use a GHIC or EHIC in Thailand.</li>\n  <li><strong>Hospital payment.</strong> All hospitals in Thailand require a guarantee of payment before treating patients.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Flying home</h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Take home.</strong> You may take home a medical record or summary, including operation notes and a medicine list, to share with follow-up doctors.</li>\n</ul>","updated_at":"2026-11-11T01:37:35.000+00:00"}},"texts":{"guide_mc":{"text":"<p>Day 1 - Arrival</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive at the hospital and check-in.</li>\n<li>Settle into your individual chamber.</li>\n<li>Initial consultation with a cardiologist.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Day 2 - Pre-operation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undergo necessary medical tests.</li>\n<li>Complete blood tests as recommended.</li>\n<li>Pre-operation consultation with the surgical team.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Day 3 - PTA and Stenting Procedure</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin the procedure under local anesthesia.</li>\n<li>Angioplasty takes place via a small incision.</li>\n<li>Stent is inserted post-angioplasty.</li>\n<li>Procedure duration is approximately two hours.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Day 4 - Post-operation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rest in your room post-procedure.</li>\n<li>Monitor your condition closely.</li>\n<li>Stay in the hospital for observation.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Week 1 - Rehabilitation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin gentle physical therapy.</li>\n<li>Consultations with a nutritionist to plan a heart-healthy diet.</li>\n<li>Cardiologist follow-up for progress check.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Week 2 - Rehabilitation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continue physical therapy.</li>\n<li>You can return to work if your job is not physically demanding.</li>\n<li>Begin light exercise such as walking.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Week 6 - Rehabilitation</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resume regular activities.</li>\n<li>Continue following a heart-healthy diet.</li>\n<li>See the final result of the procedure.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><i>Please note that the process can vary slightly for each patient depending on individual health conditions. 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May require additional procedures if restenosis occurs.</span></div> <div>[icon-effect]<b>Effectiveness:</b><span> Success rate for blood flow restoration is approximately 90%.</span></div> <div>[icon-clock]<b>Duration:</b><span> 1-3 hours.</span></div> <div>[icon-run]<b>Recovery:</b><span> 1-2 days.</span></div> <div>[icon-thumbs]<b>Best for:</b><span> Treating coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis with blockages over 50%.</span></div> <div>[icon-price]<b>Prices:</b><span> [txt-country]</span></div>"}}},"faq":[{"id":"5ed8fe9d6f5798138223b287","question":"What documents are required to apply for a visa to Thailand for treatment?","answer":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Visas for travel to Thailand require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. 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>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5ed8fbc231e78b0abb286637","question":"What is the level of medicine in Thailand?","answer":"<p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">Healthcare is the key development sector of the Thai government. 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. To compare, Israel has <a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/top-10-medical-tourism-destinations-best-countries-for-treatment/\"><u>20</u></a> JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — <a href=\"https://en.bookimed.com/article/top-10-medical-tourism-destinations-best-countries-for-treatment/\"><u>only 10</u></a> clinics of this type.</p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5ed8fe0931e02c46c85d467a","question":"When is the best time to travel to Thailand?","answer":"<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);\">The main advantage of Thai resorts is the long beach season. On the east coast and west coast the climate features are different, so take it into account when planning the trip. The </span><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Thailand#Climate\"><u>best time to travel</u></a><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);\"> is during the cool and dry season between November and early April. A large influx of tourists is in March-May, when the air temperature is +30°C.</span></p>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5ed8fb8f31e02c46c85d4677","question":"What should you know about Thailand before the trip?","answer":"<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>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5ed8fde931e02c46c85d4679","question":"What hotel service is provided here?","answer":"<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>","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"5e3aa27eb517bb3ffb486c42","name":"texts","title":"texts"}},{"id":"5ed8fe416f5798138223b286","question":"Do I need a visa?","answer":"<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. Some foreigners can stay in the country 60 days without visa control, some of them — only 14 days.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0px;\">How long you can stay in Thailand and what countries can cross the border easy read <a 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