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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. 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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