Thailand is committed to the provision of high quality medical and nursing care for both its citizens and a growing international market seeking a range of health care services. Assisting Thai nurses to gain a high level of English proficiency is a real advantage for all Thai medical facilities as they are able to enhance the level of patient serve and hence the reputation of Thailand as a provider of excellent medical services. The nation stands to benefit both in term of its reputation and financial gain by providing innovative mechanisms of Thai nurses to gain proficiency in English.
The development of an iOS application to assist Thai nurses gain higher levels of English proficiency is collaborative initiative by Siam University, Chulalongkorn University Language Institute and the Nursing Association of Thailand. It is a valuable innovation worthy of wholehearted support. The project stands to enhance Thailand’s reputation as a high quality provider of medical and nursing services both in the domestic and international market. The Thai nation stands to benefit financially from such innovations.