Thailand views to invest in Lanka health sector

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Thailand mulls to invest in hospital service in Sri Lanka. If an opportunity arises Thailand will consider investing in Sri Lanka hospital service, Thailand health sources say.

The Thailand Bumrungrad International Hospital, International Marketing, Senior Manager Beatrice G. Venturi said, "Thailand Bumrungrad International hospital marketing sector is frequently seeking potential markets in the world.

If we come across any country that needs our services, we call detailed reports through our agents, Likewise, in case if we find healthy potential in Sri Lanka to commence a hospital we do not hesitate to implement a hospital project that would be equipped with modern scientific sophisticated machinery and techniques.

She also said that if Bumrungrad Hospital authorities find an opportunity to exchange medical experts of surgeons between countries to make researches or conduct awareness programmes or to hold seminars we do not hesitate implement such advantageous programmes.

Centrally located in the heart of Bangkok, Bumrungrad International is Thailand's premier hospital, a regional referral centre for speciality care. Bumrungrad International is a professionally managed healthcare organisation led by a team of experienced, international hospital administrators.

The hospital operates the largest private out-patient clinic in South East Asia. Burmrungrad Hospital is a public company traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The majority shareholders are Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited and the Sophonpanich family, one of Thailand's most respected business families.

The hospital functions a strong network throughout the world and its international representative offices are located in Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sweeden, Taiwan, Vietnam.

Established in 1990, Bumrungrad Hospital Foundation is dedicated to helping the underprivileged in Thailand access free healthcare services.

The Foundation has provided over 100,000 Thais with free medical services ranging from check-up programs to heart surgery for children.