Bangkok Hospitals & Healthcare

With its ideal geographical location – combined with the legendary hospitality of Thai people, the country’s famous cuisine, value-for-money accommodation, a lively nightlife and entertainment scene, and now also a world-class new airport that offers increased capacity – Bangkok’s status as a gateway to Asia is undisputed. But, these are not this sprawling city’s only claims to fame. Apart from many wonderful historical attractions and colourful cultural undertones that are intricately woven into the city’s modern society, Bangkok is also the pride title-holder of Fashion Capital of Asia, Spa Capital, Asia’s Gay Capital, a shopping mecca of note, and a business hub. To complete the offering, the rise of fine international hospitals offering renowned services and procedures, have paved the way for a tremendous growth in the number of people from all over the world who are flocking here for affordable, top-notch medical treatments and procedures...

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Bangkok: Asia’s Health Tourism Hub

Famous for its exotic cuisine, bewitching beauty and hospitality, Thailand has proved to be Southeast Asia's brightest and most enduring star for the pleasure-seeking holidaymaker. Now the Kingdom, with its world-class medical facilities, service-driven culture and high standard of healthcare – at surprisingly affordable rates – has also become the destination of choice among a new breed of visitor: the health tourist. Bangkok is at the forefront of this new phenomenom, and it’s quite evident why.

Health Tourism

A new trend is working its magic in Thailand. Combining certain types of surgical procedures with a holiday in The Land of Smiles has become all the rage...

Medical Procedures

Some surgical procedures often cost a fraction of what it would cost in the West, but it is of the same high standards, and there are no waiting lists!

Sport & Health Guide A-Z

Your complete guide to sport, fitness, health and wellness in Bangkok. It’s time to shape up, feel good and be sexy again; time for a whole new, healthy you...

Cosmetic Surgery

Reshaping, resizing or even reinventing, Bangkok's cosmetic surgery specialists offer you the full gamut of aesthetic alterations to improve your appearance or help you defy the ageing process. Cosmetic surgery remains the most popular.

Dental Care

Why not come to Thailand and combine a root canal, extraction or filling with a holiday? Sounds bizarre, admittedly, but with dentistry here costing a fraction of what it costs in the West – but performed to the same standards – it makes perfect sense.

LASIK Eye Surgery

Millions of people around the world suffer from impaired vision and are reliant on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK eye surgery can turn the dream of seeing clearly without aid into reality. This affordable laser technology is readily available in Bangkok.

Back To Nature

Alternative therapies are becoming more and more popular. Many people are going back to basics to opt for non-chemical healing and treatments – often based on ancient Eastern philosophies – to maintain their physical, spiritual and mental well-being.

Phi-Phi Islands

It's idyllic scenery inspired the novel and subsequent movie 'The Beach', is very much for real. Just a short ferry ride from Phuket, the fact that no cars are allowed on the main island of Phi-Phi says it all.

Frequently Asked Questions

A healthcare guru at one of Bangkok's leading private hospitals provides some insightful answers to frequently asked questions about the healthcare industry in Thailand, handy preparation tips for tourists prior to visiting Thailand.

Emergency Numbers

It's always advisable when you travel abroad to keep some useful numbers with you at all times – just in case of an emergency. Hopefully you won't get to use them, but it's good to be prepared for any kind of situation.