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Medical Tourism in Thailand
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Medical tourism in Thailand: key facts
- MapHospitals lists 520 hospitals in Thailand across 4 cities.
- The most listings are in Bangkok (305), Chiang Mai (89) and Phuket (66).
- 468 doctors at these hospitals have a profile.
- 5 hospitals list an accreditation such as JCI or NABH.
Source: MapHospitals directory, November 2026.
Cities
Medical Tourism Cities in Thailand
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Treatments
Medical Treatments in Thailand
Thailand is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Oncology
29 hospitals
Orthopaedics
26 hospitals
Pediatrics
23 hospitals
Stomatology
19 hospitals
Neurology
16 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
16 hospitals
Cardiology
15 hospitals
Dermatology
15 hospitals
Gynaecology
15 hospitals
Gastroenterology
11 hospitals
Nephrology
10 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
10 hospitals
Urology
9 hospitals
Psychiatry
8 hospitals
Proctology
7 hospitals
Hepatology
3 hospitals
Rheumatology
3 hospitals
Microbiology
2 hospitals
Neonatology
1 hospital
Otolaryngology
1 hospital
Venereology
1 hospital
Anaesthesiology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Perinatology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Thailand
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
79%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
92%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
฿5,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
฿800
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (฿)
Business Lunch
฿350
↓44%
US ฿630
Budget Meal
฿80
↓81%
US ฿420
Cheap Restaurant
฿100
↓81%
US ฿525
Water Bottle (1.5L)
฿12
↓83%
US ฿70
Coffee (Café)
฿65
↓63%
US ฿175
Groceries (Weekly)
฿2,800
↓33%
US ฿4,200
| Item | ฿ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 350 | 44% less |
| Budget Meal | 80 | 81% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 100 | 81% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 12 | 83% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 65 | 63% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 2,800 | 33% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Thailand include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (฿)
Budget Hotel / Night
฿800
↓75%
US ฿3,150
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
฿2,500
↓60%
US ฿6,300
Luxury Hotel / Night
฿8,000
↓43%
US ฿14,000
Airbnb / Month
฿18,000
↓79%
US ฿87,500
Apartment (City Centre)
฿25,000
↓68%
US ฿77,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
฿12,000
↓79%
US ฿56,000
| Item | ฿ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 800 | 75% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 2,500 | 60% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 8,000 | 43% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 18,000 | 79% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 25,000 | 68% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 12,000 | 79% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (฿)
Doctor Consultation
฿1,000
↓86%
US ฿7,000
Hospital Room / Day
฿5,000
↓96%
US ฿122,500
Basic Medicine
฿300
↓43%
US ฿525
Travel Health Insurance / Day
฿200
↓77%
US ฿875
Nursing Care / Day
฿3,000
↓76%
US ฿12,250
Physiotherapy Session
฿1,500
↓71%
US ฿5,250
Dental Checkup
฿800
↓89%
US ฿7,000
| Item | ฿ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 1,000 | 86% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 5,000 | 96% less |
| Basic Medicine | 300 | 43% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 200 | 77% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 3,000 | 76% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 1,500 | 71% less |
| Dental Checkup | 800 | 89% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Thailand costs up to 92% less than the US. A hospital room is just ฿5,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (฿)
Local Transport (Monthly)
฿1,200
↓51%
US ฿2,450
Airport Taxi
฿400
↓79%
US ฿1,925
Taxi per km
฿7
↓90%
US ฿70
Fuel / Litre
฿40
US ฿35
Local SIM + Data
฿300
↓79%
US ฿1,400
| Item | ฿ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 1,200 | 51% less |
| Airport Taxi | 400 | 79% less |
| Taxi per km | 7 | 90% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 40 | 14% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 300 | 79% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (฿)
Internet / Month
฿600
↓74%
US ฿2,275
Laundry / Load
฿80
↓43%
US ฿140
Mobile Prepaid / Month
฿300
↓83%
US ฿1,750
Clothes (Avg.)
฿1,200
↓14%
US ฿1,400
Haircut
฿200
↓77%
US ฿875
Movie Ticket
฿200
↓62%
US ฿525
Gym / Month
฿1,500
↓22%
US ฿1,925
Beer
฿80
↓67%
US ฿245
| Item | ฿ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 600 | 74% less |
| Laundry / Load | 80 | 43% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 300 | 83% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 1,200 | 14% less |
| Haircut | 200 | 77% less |
| Movie Ticket | 200 | 62% less |
| Gym / Month | 1,500 | 22% less |
| Beer | 80 | 67% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Thailand are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Thailand is the world's most popular medical tourism destination, welcoming over 3.5 million medical tourists annually. Known as the "Land of Smiles," Thailand combines world-class healthcare with exceptional hospitality, stunning scenery, and remarkably affordable treatment costs — typically 50-80% less than the US or UK.
Why Thailand for Medical Tourism?
Thailand's hospitals like Bumrungrad International and Bangkok Hospital are among Asia's best, with JCI accreditation, English-speaking staff, and cutting-edge technology. The country excels in cosmetic surgery, dental work, cardiac procedures, orthopaedics, and wellness treatments. Thailand also has some of the world's best gender-affirming surgery centres.
Top Hospitals
Top Hospitals in Thailand
Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest
ADDLIFE Digestive and Liver Center
Bangkok, Thailand · Hospital
11 doctors · Hepatology, Gastroenterology
Farazy Hospital Limited - Banasree
Bangkok, Thailand · Hospital
1 doctor · Otorhinolaryngology, Gynaecology, Urology
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