Thai Medical Delegation Visits Guangdong Hospital to Explore Healthcare Cooperation

Guangzhou, China — Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University in Guangdong Province recently welcomed a Thai medical delegation of more than 70 participants for a study visit focused on advanced diagnosis and treatment technologies, simulation-based medical education, integrated Chinese and Western medicine, and international healthcare services.

Kajthiti Vivadhavanon, Consul-General of Thailand in Guangzhou, said the Royal Thai Consulate-General is placing greater emphasis this year on cooperation in health technology and traditional medicine.

The visit aimed to examine developments in telemedicine, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis and treatment, brain-computer interfaces, and the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. It also provided an opportunity for healthcare professionals from both countries to exchange clinical experience and share medical innovations.

During the visit, the Thai delegation toured Zhujiang Hospital’s International Medical Center, Rehabilitation Medicine Center, Medical Simulation Center, and traditional Chinese medicine clinic.

Participants were introduced to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, emerging medical technologies, standardized simulation-based training, and clinical approaches that combine traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical practice.

International Medical Services

Zhujiang Hospital established its international medical services department in 1985. Since then, it has treated more than 250,000 international patients from nearly 120 countries and regions.

In 2025, the hospital provided care to more than 10,000 foreign patients, approximately 20% of whom traveled specifically to Guangzhou for medical treatment.

The hospital is also among the first group of pilot institutions in Guangdong Province selected to develop international medical services.

Interest in Integrated Cancer Care

Dr. Swanan Watcharawanich, Medical Administration Director at Ladprao General Hospital and a member of the Thai delegation, said oncology was a major area of interest during the study visit.

She noted that the number of cancer patients in Thailand continues to rise and that some cancers remain difficult to treat using existing approaches. In addition, conventional Western treatments may cause adverse effects that place both physical and psychological burdens on patients.

Ladprao General Hospital hopes to move beyond a treatment model based solely on Western medicine by incorporating traditional Chinese medicine, dietary therapy, nutritional management, and other supportive approaches.

The goal is to improve patients’ treatment experience and overall quality of life while developing a more comprehensive model of cancer care.

The hospital is also interested in conducting joint clinical trials with Chinese partners to identify effective medicines that may be suitable for cancer patients and support more integrated diagnosis and treatment.

Learning from China’s Medical Technology

Dr. Swanan said another important objective of the visit was to learn from China’s advances in medical technology.

Chinese hospitals have developed capabilities in areas such as advanced clinical technologies and large-scale medical databases, which could help address gaps in Thailand’s healthcare industry and support the development of more affordable and clinically meaningful cancer treatments.

The visit reflects growing interest in deeper medical cooperation between Thailand and China, particularly in healthcare innovation, clinical research, professional training, and international patient services.

 

Source : Xinhua Thai News