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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s
reality contest, the Thailand Extreme Makeover, recently returned for its
second year and is now underway with the three finalists currently
undergoing beauty procedures performed by some of Thailand’s best known
surgeons and beauticians. The contest is aimed at promoting the kingdom
as an international centre for medical tourism.
Mrs.
Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing –
Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas (sixth from right) presided over
the press conference announcing the three finalists for the Thailand
Extreme Makeover Season 2.
The contest is open to men and women
between 20 and 45 years of age, and the three finalists get the chance to
win a cash prize as well as an all-over surgical beauty transformation.
They will also be treated to an all-expenses-paid trip to some of
Thailand’s best resorts.
Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT Deputy
Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and
Americas) said, “In its first year, the Thailand Extreme Makeover was a huge
success and brought Thailand’s world-class cosmetic treatments and
surgical procedures international acclaim. The contest highlights the
skills of our doctors and beauticians in transforming people’s looks and
lives. It is also a showcase for some of the beautiful destinations
people can enjoy after coming here for treatments or recuperating.”
Applicants applied from 1 March – 31
May, 2015, and have now been narrowed down to three finalists – Ms. Chen
Yuhan (30) from China, Mrs. Novi Meyliani (37) from Indonesia, and Ms.
Darleen Cubas (34) from the USA who all received round-trip flights to
Thailand to start their all-over surgical beauty transformation from 15
August – 5 September, 2015.
All three finalists have voiced their
confidence and optimism that the Thailand Extreme Makeover would give
them a lifetime beauty transformation as well as the chance to experience
first-hand the latest technologies in cosmetic treatments and surgical
procedures, including hyperbaric, TR Lift, holistic therapies, and spa
treatments, provided by some of Thailand’s top surgical and aesthetics
providers in Thailand, such as, Yanhee Hospital, Dr. Orawan Holistic
Anti-Aging Institute, and Slim Up Center.
The
three finalists for the Thailand Extreme Makeover Season 2.
The winner will receive US$5,000 in
cash prize plus three-day/two-night accommodation for two and a spa
treatment worth 200,400 Baht from the Sunset Beach Resort and Spa, Taling
Ngam, Ko Samui. Second and third prize winners will get resort stays and
spa treatments at the Twin Lotus Ko Lanta, Krabi and Nishaville Resort
and Spa, Prachuap Khiri Khan, respectively.
Members of the public can vote until 30
September and the final winner will be announced on 7 October, 2015.
Voters also get to win prizes worth 600,000 Baht in total, including
resort stays and makeovers packages from, beauty centres and resorts such
as, Khongkwan Clinic, Civilai Hill Khao Yai, Medisci Anti-Aging Center,
Radiant Skin Clinic, Kristie France, Romrawin Clinic, Medivisage, Bangkok
Dermatology Center, Cool Spa Phuket Luxury Spa, and Meko Clinic.
Mrs. Juthaporn said, “Thailand has been
known for its health and beauty treatments for centuries, and this
contest will show how skilled medical professionals now incorporate
state-of-the-art procedures and techniques to transform people’s lives.
People come here for a range of good quality and affordable medical
treatments, and Thailand is now considered to be the medical hub of
Asia.”
The website www.tourismthailand.org/thailandmedtourism has
purposely been set up to create awareness of Thailand as the world’s top
medical tourism destination and the readiness of Thai cosmetic providers
in providing both health and beauty therapy as well as wellness and spa.
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