Table 2 Export of health services [2, 4, 5]
| Â | Estimated earnings | No. foreign patients | Origin of patients (in order of volume) | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thailand (2006) | Baht 36 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) | 1.4 million | Japan, USA, South Asia, UK, Middle East, ASEAN countries | Cosmetic and sex change surgery |
Singapore (2007) | S$ 1.7 billion (US$ 1.2 billion) | 571 000 | Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East | Cardiac and neuro surgery, joint replacements, liver transplants |
Malaysia (2007) | 253.84 million MYR (US$78 million) | 341 288 | Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, India, Europe | Cardiac and cosmetic surgery |