Local growth. Transparent impact. Shared opportunities.

Partners & Community

Care Collective is free for partners and does not charge commission. At least 10% of the revenue generated through the network goes into a transparent regional community fund. Partners and customers may each choose to contribute more.

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Tourism should strengthen the place that makes the journey possible

Care Collective connects travellers with regional hospitals, care professionals, transport providers, restaurants, wellness services, guides, accommodation partners and other local businesses — without charging listing fees or sales commission. At least 10% of the revenue generated through Care Collective goes into a transparent regional community fund.

Partners and customers can choose to contribute more. This creates new work for local providers while keeping part of the tourism revenue in the region. The fund is intended to be developed together with representatives of the local community, local partners and suitable professionals. Care Collective provides the structure and transparency, but should not decide alone how the money is used.

Its first priority is better access to medical care. If a deposit is required after an accident or before necessary treatment, the fund should help overcome this first barrier in clearly defined cases. Further support can then be requested and reviewed through a transparent process.

Why this model can also be fairer for guests

Many booking platforms are funded through commission, which providers often have to include in their prices. Care Collective does not charge sales commission. This means the overall price may remain lower, or at least more transparent, even with the community contribution.

The contribution does not become platform profit; it remains traceable within the region. Its main purpose is to improve access to medical care. Alongside this, future projects are being developed with local partners, including an accessible TukTuk service and the Right Side Project with shared retail and working spaces.

The more guests and partners use the model, the stronger the regional network can become. Booking through Care Collective helps people find suitable services while supporting local care and development.

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Why Care Collective was created

Care Collective grew out of experiences where access to treatment after an accident depended on being able to prove private insurance or make an immediate payment. In regions with many international visitors, local people can still face major barriers when they need medical treatment, transport or practical support.

This contradiction should not simply be accepted. Tourism creates considerable economic value. Hospitals, hotels, transport services, restaurants, care providers and local businesses all benefit from international demand. Care Collective aims to create a transparent bridge so that part of this growth also improves access and opportunities for people living locally.

From the beginning, one principle was clear: social impact should come before profit. That is why Care Collective aims to operate as a non-profit organisation, reinvest any surplus fully in its purpose and avoid sales commission.

Understand the community model Benefits for both sides

A broader understanding of sustainable tourism

Sustainable tourism should mean more than reducing environmental impact. It should strengthen local ownership, create fair work, support essential services and leave measurable value in the region.

Care Collective therefore aims not only to make existing services more visible, but also to start new projects together with local people. Self-employed people should have easier access to customers, visibility, shared retail space and working areas.

Real demand can create new jobs, local initiatives and practical solutions for the region. The first projects already focus on more accessible mobility and shared retail and working spaces.

In this way, each Care Collective region can gradually develop its own local network, its own projects and a transparent community structure shaped by the people involved.

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A platform that works for both sides

Travellers need reliable information and coordinated support. Regional providers need visibility, fair access to international demand and a system that does not remove value from the region through traditional commission.

For travellers

Clearly presented local medical, care, mobility and everyday support services

More information about accessibility, languages and practical limitations

Less uncertainty when coordinating different providers

Transparent prices and realistic service information

Support through the website, the app and later the Concierge Service

Services that can be combined around individual needs instead of many separate searches and conversations — organised transparently through one central channel

For local partners and freelancers

Access to new international customer groups

More predictable demand through supported stays and longer visits

Visibility for smaller businesses and self-employed professionals

No commission paid to Care Collective

Opportunities to develop new accessible and support-focused services

A transparent way to contribute to the region’s social development

How the community impact model works

The value created by a booking should remain visible within the region — from the booking with a local provider to the shared contribution made by partners and customers to the regional community fund. This also applies to app bookings made without the Concierge Service.

Travellers use local services

Guests book medical care, assistance, dining, transport, wellness, accommodation and local experiences directly with regional providers. This gives them better-matched options and clearer local information.

Regional providers receive genuine demand

Local businesses, organisations and self-employed people reach new customer groups and gain more predictable demand. They remain independent, keep direct contact with their customers and pay no sales commission to Care Collective.

Partners and customers contribute at least 10%

At least 10% from every booking goes into the regional community fund. Partners and customers may each choose to increase their contribution. This also applies to app-only bookings without the Concierge Service.

The value improves access to medical care

Using clear criteria, the community fund should help make necessary treatment accessible when people cannot fully pay for it in advance. Additional regional projects are developed alongside this with partners, grants and crowdfunding.

No commission taken as profit

Care Collective funds personal support through the Concierge Service. The platform should cover its own costs without extracting sales commission as profit, so additional value stays in the region.

Regional transparency

Clear records show how much money enters the regional community fund, which amounts were paid out, when they were paid and what they were used for.

Local decision-making

Local people and suitable professionals should decide together how the money is used, following clear criteria. Care Collective provides the structure and transparency for this process.

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Example calculation

How quickly regional value can grow

Even a relatively small number of supported travellers can create meaningful value for the region.

Example: 200 guest stays per month

200 guest stays in one month

€100 average local spending per guest per day, excluding flights

an average stay of 15 days — equal to €1,500 in local spending per guest

€300,000 in regional revenue generated by these stays

at least a 10% contribution to the regional community fund

At least 10% goes into the regional community fund. Partners and customers can voluntarily contribute more — including for bookings made through the app without the Concierge Service.

Possible monthly community fund €30,000 Equivalent to €360,000 over twelve months

About this example

This calculator is not a guaranteed forecast. Flights are not included. It shows possible regional impact based on the selected values.

Adjust the scenario

Try different values and see how the number of guests, local spending, length of stay and community contribution change the regional impact.

Guest stays per month 200 guests

Local spending per guest per day €100 / day

Average length of stay 15 days

Community contribution 10%

Monthly impact of your selected scenario at 10% €30,000

The monthly total includes all selected guest stays, daily local spending, length of stay and the selected community contribution.

Impact of one guest at 10% €150

Possible annual regional community fund at 10% €360,000

Access to medical care

Support for necessary treatment when an immediate deposit or full advance payment is not possible.

Further medical support

After initial help, further support can be requested and reviewed transparently using clear criteria.

Regional future projects

Mobility, shared retail and working spaces, and other projects are developed alongside this with partners, grants and crowdfunding.

Local participation in decisions

Local people and suitable professionals should be involved transparently in decisions about how the money is used.

Regional directory

Explore partner categories

Open only the category you would like to view. Verified providers, freelancers and partner projects can later be added as consistent profile cards within the relevant category.

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Partner category Medical services Hospitals, clinics, specialists, diagnostics, dialysis, pharmacies and rehabilitation.

A person receiving dialysis treatment with medical monitoring

Medical services

This category is prepared for hospitals, clinics, specialists, diagnostic providers, dialysis services, pharmacies, rehabilitation providers and other medical partners relevant to supported stays.

Future profiles can show verified services, languages, accessibility, location, practical limitations, pricing structures and the available enquiry or coordination route.

Verified medical partner profiles will appear here.

A provider will only be shown after the information, role and permission to publish have been confirmed.

Partner category Additional support Care support, personal assistance, companionship and self-employed care professionals.

A support situation involving care, personal assistance and companionship

Additional support

This category is prepared for care support, personal assistance, companionship services, short daily visits and self-employed care professionals who provide practical help during a stay.

Profiles can later show qualifications, languages, availability, areas of support, prices and the enquiry route through the website, Concierge Service or app.

Verified care and assistance profiles will appear here.

Care Collective does not publish unverified qualifications, availability or service claims.

Partner category Wellness & Spa Massage, spa, aromatherapy and restorative wellness services.

A wellness massage as an example of spa and relaxation services

Wellness & Spa

This category is prepared for massage, spa, aromatherapy, physiotherapy-related wellness, restorative services and other regional providers supporting comfort and relaxation.

Profiles can later show types of treatment, location, accessibility, languages, prices, booking conditions and relevant health restrictions.

Verified wellness and spa profiles will appear here.

Services are described transparently without presenting wellness treatments as a substitute for medical care.

Partner category Guided excursions Local guides, accessible tours, and cultural and nature experiences.

Guided excursions

This category is prepared for local guides, cultural experiences, nature activities and accessible excursions that can be better matched to individual pace, mobility and support needs.

Profiles can later show duration, route, accessibility, transport, language, physical requirements, prices and practical limitations.

Verified excursion and guide profiles will appear here.

Accessibility information is only published after the route and practical conditions have been checked.

Partner category Food & dining Restaurants, delivery services, meal options, special dietary choices and local food experiences.

Older travellers enjoying fresh food in a sea-view restaurant in Thailand

Food & dining

This category is prepared for restaurants, food delivery, meal services, local food experiences and providers able to accommodate practical dietary preferences or requirements.

Profiles can later show cuisine, dietary options, accessibility, opening hours, delivery areas, prices and the available booking route.

Verified food and dining profiles will appear here.

Information about diets and allergies is presented as provider information, not as a medical guarantee.

Partner category Mobility & transport Airport transfers, accessible vehicles, private drivers, shuttles and mobility services.

A driver assists a wheelchair user towards an accessible minivan with a ramp

Mobility & transport

This category is prepared for airport transfers, private drivers, accessible vehicles, local shuttles, mobility services and shared transport concepts.

Profiles can later show vehicle type, accessibility, service area, driver languages, prices, availability and booking conditions.

Verified mobility profiles will appear here.

Vehicle accessibility and equipment are described individually and are not assumed from a general category.

Partner category Other partners Hotels, airlines, institutions, technology, education and assistance networks.

Travellers by the sea in Krabi representing connected travel partnerships

Other partners

This category is prepared for hotels, airlines, institutional partners, education partners, assistance networks, technology providers and organisations supporting the wider Care Collective system.

Important booking distinction: Hotels, flights and complete travel components are not individual app add-ons. They are organised through a Care Collective journey, the Journey Builder or a concierge-supported enquiry. Flights may be removed from a planned journey, and Concierge support can also be selected without a flight. A complete Care Collective journey cannot currently be added at short notice after someone has already travelled to the region independently.

Verified general and institutional partner profiles will appear here.

A listed partnership does not automatically mean that every service can be booked individually through the app.

Regional development

Community projects in development

Partner services create direct value. Community projects aim to turn part of this growth into infrastructure, jobs and long-term regional opportunities.

Project in development

The Right Side Project is taking shape in Klong Muang as an accessible community hub combining hospitality, local work and shared infrastructure. At its heart are the Shared Shops: fully equipped workspaces, especially for physical therapy and wellness, alongside barbering, beauty, bakery and fitness.

Together with Care Collective, these services are planned to become bookable through the app for everyone – not only Concierge guests, from massages to haircuts. This creates new workspaces, local jobs, greater visibility and direct value for the community.

Mobility concept in development

The TukTuk Network is designed to provide reliable local mobility with TukTuks and minibuses. A day pass of around €3–4 is planned for all-day use, while older local residents would travel free of charge.

Accessible TukTuks with wheelchair ramps and restraint systems are already being developed for the first 100 guests. The model aims to create permanent jobs with above-average pay while exploring a community-focused, self-sustaining non-profit structure.

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Become a Care Collective partner

Care Collective is building its first regional network in Krabi. Hospitals, care professionals, transport providers, restaurants, wellness businesses, guides, accommodation partners and other local organisations can introduce their services. The “Become a partner” button opens a prepared email with a short questionnaire in English and Thai. This allows location, services, languages, accessibility, prices, availability and contact routes to be submitted in a structured way and carefully reviewed. A profile is only published after the information and permission to publish have been confirmed.

Benefits for partners

Visibility among international travellers looking for reliable regional services.
Access to demand from app bookings, supported stays and Concierge enquiries.
No sales commission paid to Care Collective.
A consistent profile structure for services, languages, accessibility, prices and practical limitations.
A transparent way to take part in the regional community fund.

How to become a partner

Use the “Become a partner” button to open the prepared email.
Answer the questions in English or Thai and attach photos, a logo and relevant supporting documents where available.
Care Collective reviews the information and confirms the appropriate category and enquiry route.
A profile is only published after the information and permission to publish have been confirmed.

Would you like to introduce your service?

The button opens a prepared email with the key questions in English and Thai. Alternatively, email us directly at info@carecollective.community.

Become a partner

Transparency & profile standards

How partner information is managed

This information explains the directory and is not a list of partner offers. Open the relevant section to see how profiles are structured, reviewed and later updated.

A consistent profile system

Partner profiles are currently created and reviewed manually. Every profile follows the same basic structure so the information remains comparable, accessible and easy to understand.

Later, the same fields can be connected to the Care Collective app and backend. Providers can submit or update information, but a review should still take place before publication.

Partner name

Built region by region

Krabi is the first region. Over time, a connected Care Collective network is intended to grow in further regions — each with its own verified partners, local services and a transparent community fund shaped within the region.

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