Thailand
Medical treatment in Thailand: published prices for visitors
Prices checked 26 October 2026 (Taipei time)
Short answer
The big Bangkok private hospitals run international patient centres and publish many package prices in baht.
- Procedures with a price
- 10 of 5
- Cities
- Khon Kaen and Bangkok
- Currency
- THB
- Language
- Thai; the large Bangkok private hospitals work in English and many other languages.
- NHS / HSE schemes
- Not covered
Prices in Thailand by procedure
Each range covers only prices that match the procedure's unit (for example one MRI area, or one eye). Open a procedure for every line and what it includes.
| Procedure | Providers | In GBP | In USD | UK private, for comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI scan in Thailand | Ratchaphruek Hospital | about £219 | about $293 | about £249 to £380 |
| Colonoscopy in Thailand | Bumrungrad International Hospital and BNH Hospital | about £618 to £643 | about $827 to $859 | about £1,890 to £3,510 |
| Health check-up in Thailand | Bumrungrad International Hospital and BNH Hospital | about £155 to £774 | about $207 to $1,030 | about £385 to £1,120 |
| Cataract surgery in Thailand | Bumrungrad International Hospital and Ratchaphruek Hospital | about £909 to £1,850 | about $1,210 to $2,480 | about £2,000 to £3,610 |
| Laser eye surgery in Thailand | TRSC International Eye and Vision Center | no comparable price | no comparable price | about £2,590 to £7,500 |
| Dental implant in Thailand | Thantakit International Dental Center | about £1,440 to £2,330 | about $1,930 to $3,110 | about £2,950 |
| Veneers in Thailand | Thantakit International Dental Center | about £399 | about $533 | about £850 |
| Hip replacement in Thailand | Ratchaphruek Hospital | about £5,540 | about $7,410 | about £16,580 |
| Knee replacement in Thailand | Ratchaphruek Hospital | about £4,880 | about $6,520 | about £16,910 |
| IVF in Thailand | Gift Fertility and Genesis Fertility Center | about £3,330 to £7,760 | about $4,450 to $10,370 | about £3,800 |
Not listed: hair transplants. We did not find a published price in Thailand that we could verify.
Some Bangkok hospitals publish lower package prices that are only for Thai nationals and foreigners living in Thailand. MedPark Hospital's colonoscopy package, for example, says “The price is exclusively for Thai nationals and expatriates residing in Thailand” (MedPark). We leave such prices out. The Bumrungrad surgical prices here come from a 2025 sheet hosted by an insurer, so ask the hospital for its current price.
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Entry rules
We link to the official advice rather than restating it, because entry rules change. Check the page for your passport before you book:
- UK citizens (FCDO entry requirements)
- Canadian citizens (travel.gc.ca)
- US citizens (State Department, choose the country)
- Irish citizens (DFA travel advice, choose the country)
Can you claim the cost back?
NHS and HSE schemes do not reach Thailand. The NHS S2 route covers state treatment in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and the HSE schemes cover the EU, EEA, the UK and Switzerland. Treatment in Thailand is paid by you or by a private insurer who agrees in advance. NHS S2 route, HSE Treatment Abroad Scheme.
Planning a medical trip to Thailand
- Ask each clinic for a written, itemised quote and the appointment in writing before booking flights.
- Check that your travel insurance covers planned medical treatment; many policies exclude it.
- Ask for reports in English and images in a format your doctor at home can open. See how to bring your results home.
- Know who to contact if you have a problem after you fly home, and tell your own doctor before you go.
Other countries
All 8 countries we compare, or start from a procedure: MRI scans, colonoscopies, health check-ups, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements, knee replacements, IVF cycles.
Treatment in Thailand: questions
What treatments have published prices in Thailand?
We found prices we could check for MRI scans, colonoscopies, health check-ups, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hip replacements, knee replacements and IVF cycles. We have no verified price for hair transplants yet.
Is it safe to have treatment in Thailand?
We cannot judge the safety of a clinic, and listing a price is not a recommendation. Ask the clinic about the doctor's qualifications, how complications are handled, and who looks after you when you are home, and talk to your own doctor first.
Do I need a visa for medical treatment in Thailand?
It depends on your passport and how long you stay. Use the official pages linked on this page: the FCDO for UK citizens, travel.gc.ca for Canadians, the State Department for US citizens and the Department of Foreign Affairs for Irish citizens.
Can I claim the cost back from the NHS or HSE?
No public scheme in the UK or Ireland covers planned treatment in Thailand.
What language do clinics in Thailand use?
Thai; the large Bangkok private hospitals work in English and many other languages.
Sources
- MRI brain. Ratchaphruek Hospital, Khon Kaen. Read 26 October 2026.
- Bumrungrad International Hospital: top surgical packages 2025 (sheet hosted by FWD Insurance Thailand). Bumrungrad International Hospital, via FWD Insurance, 2025. Read 26 October 2026.
- Colon cancer screening packages. BNH Hospital, Bangkok. Read 26 October 2026.
- Health check-up package comparison 2026. Bumrungrad International Hospital, 2 December 2025. Read 26 October 2026.
- BNH annual check-up package. BNH Hospital, Bangkok. Read 26 October 2026.
- Cataract extraction package. Ratchaphruek Hospital, Khon Kaen. Read 26 October 2026.
- Examination and surgical fees (banner image). TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, Bangkok. Read 26 October 2026.
- What are dental implant costs in Bangkok, Thailand?. Thantakit International Dental Center, Bangkok, September 2026. Read 26 October 2026.
- Dental treatment costs and prices. Thantakit International Dental Center, Bangkok. Read 26 October 2026.
- Hip Replacement Package. Ratchaphruek Hospital, Khon Kaen. Read 26 October 2026.
- Total Knee Replacement Package. Ratchaphruek Hospital, Khon Kaen. Read 26 October 2026.
- IVF and ICSI costs at Gift Fertility. Gift Fertility (Bangkok). Read 26 October 2026.
- IVF in Thailand for foreigners: cost, process and success (2026). Genesis Fertility Center (Bangkok). Read 26 October 2026.
- Colonoscopy package. MedPark Hospital, Bangkok. Read 26 October 2026.
- Planned treatment: S2 funding route. NHS (nhs.uk). Read 26 October 2026.
- Treatment Abroad Scheme. Health Service Executive (HSE). Read 26 October 2026.
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates. European Central Bank, 23 October 2026. Read 26 October 2026.