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Top Hospitals for Foreigners in Bangkok — Bumrungrad, Samitivej, BNH

JCI-accredited · International Patient Departments · price + quality compared

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Tier 1 (premium expat): Bumrungrad International, Samitivej Sukhumvit, BNH, Bangkok Hospital, MedPark, Vejthani, Phyathai 2 — JCI-accredited, English-speaking, 4–5 star IPD. Consultation THB 1,500–3,500 / IPD room THB 4,000–15,000/night. Tier 2 (mid-range): Phyathai, Vibharam, BMA Bumrasnaradura, Mongkutwattana — quality good, 30–50% of Tier 1 cost. Tier 3 (rural): provincial / district hospitals — basic care, budget pricing, limited English.

Cost

Consult THB 500–3,500 · IPD room THB 2K–15K/night · Surgery THB 50K–1.5M

Timeline

Appointment 1–7 days ahead · ER 24/7

Documents

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Steps (5)

1
Choose hospital
Bumrungrad/Samitivej fully English / Bangkok Hospital network nationwide / MedPark new + modern
2
Book via app / call
All offer apps + online booking (Bumrungrad, Samitivej) / international hotline 24/7 in English
3
Register as a new patient
Passport + insurance / create HN (Hospital Number) / used for all future visits
4
Consultation
Specialist 30–60 min + lab + imaging same day (Bumrungrad/Samitivej) / second-opinion service available
5
Payment + insurance direct billing
International plans support direct billing at Tier 1 (no upfront pay) / local plans require pay + reimburse

Documents

Passport
Insurance card / proof of payment
Medical history (if any)
IPD deposit THB 30K–100K

Frequently asked questions

Why do foreigners come to Thailand for treatment?

Best cost-quality ratio in the world — Bumrungrad is 30–50% of US/Singapore / same JCI quality / no waiting lists.

Bumrungrad vs Samitivej?

Bumrungrad = 60% international patients (more English, Arabic, Russian) / Samitivej = Thai middle-class + expat (slightly cheaper, equally good).

Can I use government hospitals?

Yes — 10–30% of private prices / Siriraj, Chula, Ramathibodi very high quality (top doctors) but 3–6 hour waits / limited English.

Where for 24/7 emergency?

Tier 1 ER THB 1,500–3,000 fee + treatment + 30 min / Tier 2–3 free–THB 300 + 1–3 hour wait — for emergencies pick the nearest.

Medical tourism package prices?

Thai medical-tourism packages are usually quoted as a single bundle covering consultation, the procedure, hospital stay and often hotel nights and airport transfers. Prices vary widely by hospital tier and by the complexity of the case, so always ask for a written quotation that states what happens if complications extend the admission. Follow-up visits and medication after discharge are frequently billed separately.