Vietnamese newspaper Nhan Dan recently quoted Dr Drittavith Lertusahakul, CEO of BNH Hospital, as saying the collaboration between the two companies would mean greater convenience for those from Vietnam, especially Ascott residents, in seeking specialised medical treatment in Thailand and priority care in case of any medical emergency.

Card-members will enjoy exclusive BNH privileges, including discounts on health check-ups and treatment.

Residents in Vietnam can now contact any Ascott International Somerset property in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to obtain information on medical facilities at BNH. Concierge-like services include booking rooms at special corporate rates, translation services and even chefs to prepare personalised meals while undergoing treatment at BNH Hospital in Bangkok.

Previously, patients had to conduct hospital research and make all arrangements personally.

Officials from BNH Hospital said they hoped that people from Vietnam would find the programme a good choice due to the convenient travel to Thailand as well as high-quality health services.

BNH Hospital is an international hospital renowned as an Asian Centre of Excellence specialising in women's health, spine and orthopaedic surgery, and infertility treatments.

The Bangkok Infertility Centre located at the hospital is welcoming a growing number of prominent Vietnamese patients as part of its increasing clientele.

Patients typically stay up to one month in Bangkok for initial treat-ments and deliver their babies in Vietnam.

BNH Hospital is a modern hospital operating to international standards. It provides services in both inpatient and outpatient departments, with physicians in every field of medicine available on a 24-hour basis.