Feb 20, 2024
Traditional Thai Medicine and Western Medicine in Thailand
Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) includes approaches like Internal Medicine, External Medicine, Spirit Medicine, Divination, and Buddhism. It evolved over centuries and focuses on holistic health. Western medicine arrived in Siam in 1686, leading to the growth of Western-style medicine in Thailand. The performance of Thai-trained doctors is considered subpar due to inadequate medical training and cultural biases.