The Thai medical profession is probably one of the most advanced in the region. Successive governments have invested in ensuring the education and training Thai doctors receive is parallel to that offered elsewhere in the region. Many doctors undertake specialist training abroad, particularly the United States and Europe and are at least equally as well qualified as physicians in the west - often more so. Many large private hospitals are also staffed with translators to assist foreigners in communicating with medical professionals.

The Thai Government has made major investments in equipment and infrastructure, and Thai hospitals are recognized for their high management standards. Health management groups ensure that tservice standards are comparable in regional hospitals as well. All this expertise and proficiency makes Thailand’s hospitals a secure option for those seeking medical treatment.

Foreigners have access to a range of medical services, such as general diagnosis and treatment, physical check-ups, and dental and eye care. A variety of cosmetic surgery options are also available, as is cosmetic dentistry (laser teeth whitening, etc.) and laser sight correction (LASIK, etc.).

Pricing Guidelines

By Western standards, Thai hospitals offer very competitive prices for health care services. Costs for medical services in Thailand can be 50–80 percent less than similar procedures in North America . Please refer to the table below for the pricing guidelines of medical services in Thailand:

Services	Minimum Cost (US$)
Internal Medicine Annual check-ups Marriage check-ups	30 – 70 35 – 87.50
Surgery Hemodialysis Kidney transplantation Gallstone removal Ureteric stone removal Appendectomy Neurological gamma surgery	50 – 75 7,500 500 – 750 875 – 1,300 625 6,250
Obstetric-Gynecology Breast cancer diagnosis CA cervix A-P repair Normal delivery Caesarean delivery Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)	20 – 61.25 5 – 25 125 – 1,125 250 – 750 625 – 1,125 2,500 2,500
Dentistry Routine check-ups	5 – 12.50
Ophthalmology Computerize visual check-up Cataract surgery Lens implantation	2.50 – 25 375 – 1,250 375 – 1000
Cardiology Coronary bypass surgery Valve replacement	7,500 – 10,000 7,500 – 10,000
Dermatology Black spot removal	2.50 – 50
Plastic Surgery Nasal surgery Eyelid surgery Breast surgery Sex change operation	175 – 400 150 – 625 200- 1,500 5,000 – 10,000
Emergency Helicopter service for patient evacuation	625

Further Information

Bumrungrad Hospital
33 Sukumvit 3 (Soi Nana Nua)
Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66-2-667-1000
Fax: 66-2-667-2525
Emergency: 66-2-667-2999
Out-patient Appointment: 66-2-667-1555
Dental Appointment: 66-2-667-2300
General Appointment: appointment@bumrungrad.com
Email: info@bumrungrad.com
Website: www.bumrungrad.com

Bangkok General Hospital
2 Soi Soonvijai 7
New Petchburi Rd.
Bangkok 10320
International Medical Center
Tel: 662 310-3101
Tel 24 hrs: 662 310-3102 (24hrs.)
Fax: 662 310-3367
E-mail: imc@bangkokhospital.com
Website: www.bangkokhospital.com

Dental Hospital
88/88 Sukhumvit 49, Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 2 260-5000/-15
Fax: 66 2 260-5026
E-mail: dental@loxinfo.co.th
Website: www.dentalhospitalbangkok.com

Bangkok Dental Spa Clinic
27 Methawattana building 2 nd
Sukhumvit Soi-1, Bangkok
Tel: 66-2-651-0807
Fax: 66-2-651-0729
E-mail: dentist@bangkokdentalspa.com
Website: www.bangkokdentalspa.com