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Thailand Healthcare

Thailand is Asia's #1 medical tourism destination — 3.5M+ international medical travellers/year. Bangkok's Bumrungrad + Samitivej rank in the world's top 10 hospitals globally. Dental + cosmetic + cardiac + fertility all world-class. For emergency healthcare: excellent private, adequate public.

Medical tourism: World-classEmergency care: ExcellentTravel insurance critical
Emergency: 1669 (ambulance) · 191 (police)

Private ambulance recommended: Bumrungrad +66 2 066 8888 · Samitivej +66 2 022 2222

Get travel insurance before you go — an ER visit here can cost more than your entire trip.

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5 English-speaking hospitals

Bumrungrad International Hospital

Bangkok · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: Cardiac · Oncology · Orthopedic · Cosmetic · Dental
+66 2 066 8888

World-renowned. Treats 500,000+ international patients/year. Cigna, Bupa, Aetna direct billing.

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital

Bangkok · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: Pediatric · Oncology · Cardiac · General
+66 2 022 2222

Bangkok Hospital (Phyathai)

Bangkok · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: Cardiac · Neurology · Oncology
+66 2 310 3000

Phuket International Hospital

Phuket · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: General · Emergency · Diving-related injuries
+66 76 249 400

Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · jci accredited
Foreign insuranceEnglish-speaking
Specialties: General · Wellness
+66 52 089 888

Popular medical tourism procedures

Prices are approximate + include hospital + surgeon + anesthesia. Add flights + hotels.

Dental implant (single tooth)
dental

World-class labs; Straumann + Nobel Biocare implants standard

USD 1,000-2,000
Save 60-70% vs US
Full smile makeover (dental veneers x 10)
dental
USD 3,500-6,000
Save 75-80% vs US
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
cosmetic
USD 2,500-5,000
Save 50-70% vs US
Breast augmentation
cosmetic
USD 3,500-6,000
Save 40-60% vs US
IVF cycle
fertility
USD 5,000-8,000
Save 50-60% vs US
Cardiac bypass (CABG)
cardiac
USD 15,000-25,000
Save 80-90% vs US (US: USD 100,000+)
Hip replacement
orthopedic
USD 12,000-18,000
Save 65-75% vs US
Bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve)
weight loss
USD 8,000-12,000
Save 50-60% vs US

Bumrungrad + Samitivej offer free "medical tourism concierge" services — pre-consultation via video, quote, airport pickup, hotel-hospital transfers.

Common health risks in Thailand

  • Dengue fever — May to November mosquito season, especially in Bangkok + islands
  • Traveller's diarrhoea — 20-40% of visitors experience symptoms
  • Motorbike accidents — Thailand has one of the world's highest road-fatality rates; ATVs + jet-skis add risk
  • Sunburn + heat exhaustion — UV index 10+ year-round
  • Sexually transmitted infections — bar/nightlife exposure
Tap water
Bottled water only
Pharmacies
Widespread. Antibiotics often available OTC (be cautious — prescription meds recommended via hospital).
Brands: Watsons · Boots · Fascino
Vaccines recommended
Hepatitis A · Typhoid (if street food heavy) · Japanese encephalitis (rural + long stays) · Rabies (if working with animals)
Insurance direct billing

JCI hospitals bill Cigna Global, Bupa International, Aetna direct — no cash upfront if provider network. Local Thai insurance also available at borders + airport.

Embassy medical assistance

Contact your embassy in Bangkok if hospitalised long-term or need repatriation.