Health Tours Thailand is a reputable medical tourism agency based in Bangkok, connecting Australians with clinically necessary procedures that may be unavailable or unaffordable at home. Through strategic partnerships with internationally accredited hospitals, they offer an ethical, evidence-based alternative for patients needing timely access to essential medical care.

For those eligible under the Australian Tax Office’s compassionate release of superannuation provisions, funding these treatments may be possible through Release My Super, Australia’s leading facilitator for early superannuation access for medical reasons.

What Health Tours Thailand Offers

Health Tours Thailand coordinates treatment for a wide range of conditions that fall within the scope of compassionate medical grounds. These include:

• Fertility treatments, including IVF and egg preservation

• Hair restoration surgery, where medically indicated

• Complex dental procedures linked to chronic pain or function

• Neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation

• Chronic illness treatment, such as autoimmune or inflammatory conditions

• Post-trauma or reconstructive surgery

Each patient is assessed based on clinical need, and all care is delivered by licensed specialists in hospitals that meet international accreditation standards, including Joint Commission International (JCI) certification.

Visit the Health Tours Thailand website to explore their medical treatment options and hospital partners.

Why Patients Seek Overseas Medical Care

Many Australians turn to overseas treatment not for convenience, but out of necessity. Factors include:

• Excessive wait times in the public or private system

• Limited availability of specialised procedures

• High out-of-pocket costs for treatments not covered by Medicare or insurance

Health Tours Thailand addresses these gaps by offering streamlined coordination with Thai hospitals that can provide timely access to high-quality care. Their approach prioritises clinical safety, transparency, and continuity of care—not tourism or luxury.

The Team Behind the Service

Health Tours Thailand was founded in 2022 by Derek R. Halpern, an American healthcare advocate who experienced the benefits of Thailand’s medical system firsthand. He is supported by a multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in:

• Healthcare investment and operations

• International patient coordination

• Thai health insurance and hospital systems

• Post-treatment care and outcomes tracking

Every medical provider in their network is independently vetted, and treatment plans are developed in consultation with both Australian and Thai medical professionals.

How Release My Super Supports the Process

Release My Super assists Australians in applying for early access to their superannuation to fund medically necessary treatments. The process is in full compliance with ATO guidelines, and can be used for conditions such as mental health, addiction, fertility, and major dental issues.

When working with patients seeking overseas care through Health Tours Thailand, Release My Super:

• Coordinates required psychiatrist and GP reports

• Prepares and submits all ATO documentation

• Liaises directly with the superannuation fund

• Ensures supporting medical documentation is accurately presented

• Assists the client from initial consultation through to payment

We maintain full compliance with all regulatory requirements and work only with patients who meet the eligibility criteria for compassionate release.

Explore the Release My Super eligibility criteria to learn more about who qualifies.

Treatment Abroad Without the Risks

Health Tours Thailand is committed to facilitating essential medical treatment, not elective travel or cosmetic tourism. Their focus is on helping patients access legitimate care through accredited hospitals, with full visibility into pricing, timelines, and medical documentation.

For patients already considering international medical care—or those who have exhausted options within Australia—this partnership provides a safe and compliant path forward.

Release My Super and Health Tours Thailand work together to remove the barriers to accessing care, ensuring that the patient’s clinical needs come first, and the process is managed ethically from start to finish.