What are the average surgery costs in Thailand without medical insurance compared to Western countries?

I got quoted 155-175k at Bangkok Pattaya hospital to have my testicle removed. Will cost me 135k in Australia. Who'd have thought this was possible.

Got foot and ankle surgery at Bumrungrad in Bangkok. I must say absolutely fabulous hospital. 475,000 THB

thats a big saving you made

I had a small surgery on my tongue few years ago, it was around 5-6k thb in the government hospital. The price quote in a private in a private hospital for the same was around 35k. Quality was totally fine.

10% of western countries

So much cheaper then America. Plus you need to pay for insurance in America plus co pays etc.

I come now to Thailand for all my medical needs

I had a ovarian bilateral cystectomy (laparotomy) in January as an emergency and it cost 43,000 baht, which tbf isn’t bad I think?

The hospital was awful though and after surgery they gave me one paracetamol, but I’m still alive to tell the tale 🤣

I had a minor surgery on my oesophagus which was about THB, they kept me in overnight for observation and that was THB. Bangkok hospital Bangkok.

Government hospitals are much cheaper than private. Even with the new dual pricing scheme, they are still very inexpensive, with the exception of certain very specific things (MRI/CT scans are expensive anywhere). There can be huge difference in costs. In many cases the same doctor will consult in the large for profit private hospitals, their own private practice, and government hospitals, with cost decreasing in that order. Also, private hospitals are not necessarily all similar cost, there are certain private hospitals, often those associated with religious organizations, or universities, that are more than government hospitals but also less than the big private groups.

My brother had very major heart surgery in BKK. Saved him a ton.

Well, I’m from the US where prices are really high compared to other countries. I’ve had surgery at Bumrungrad which was a fraction of the cost it would have been in the US and you can pay with a credit card.

I had a bad infection in my foot following an insect bite. I went to a Bangkok hospital in Ratchaburi and was met by a manager (not a medical person) who informed me that I would need an operation and would be in hospital for at least 4 days. She was interested in only my ability to pay. This continued throughout my stay. It disgusted me and in only confirmed my belief in a national health service.

I had a hernia op at Petcharavej in Bangkok. The service was fantastic and a lot cheaper than any other hospitals in Thailand. Highly recommended.

If you look at good private hospitals in Thailand, then prices tend to be much cheaper than in the U.S., but similar or even higher than in many European countries

I spent a week in my own VIP room in Bangkok Hospital Phuket after a torn muscle, some complications with blood clots in my legs, and surgery to repair the torn muscle. I think it cost about 500,000 baht total including the ambulance ride, meds, and follow ups (my insurance paid it all after the fact).

Largely depends on which hospital, the nature of the surgery and the underlying heath issues a patient may have. I’d suggest to talk to hospitals would be a good start. I’ve heard of people who have made poor choices and not survived

Knee replacement private hospital 250,000bt, $7000. Government hospital $4000

6 years ago had 4 coronary stent (cardiac)in bumrungaurd hospital, bangkok with 2 night ICU cost £. (650,000 baht) luckily had travel insurance

Come to India fr medical treatment you can get best treatment for 4 to 5k USD

Emergency Gall bladder removal with a private room Bangkok hospital udon Thani 180,000 baht. Luckily they took credit cards

If you are from The United States, anywhere will be cheaper. 😅

Although insurance paid for my surgery, the cost for 3 breaks in my right lower leg bones, shredded ligaments, the titanium plate, and 6 or 7 screws, and 6 nights in the hospital was 685,000 baht at Bangkok Hospital (Trat)

Note, most travel insurance will not provide cover if you go to Thailand for medical treatment. And I don't mean they will not pay for that new knee. But if you had that new knee and there were complications you cannot expect cover for the medevac home. Check the small print. You might also have to include the cost of diagnosis for some electives. No doctor worth their salt would undertake an invasive procedure just on the say so of the patient. If they do, they are a Quack.

I had major (non life threatening) surgery on Koh Samui. Before we left the US, I had been quoted $35,000 for just the surgery (not anesthesia, room, etc). Insurance wouldn't cover, so I had it done here in Thailand.

I found a good recommended surgeon first, and he gave me an option to have it done at an international hospital (200k baht) or govt hospital (100k baht/$2857 usd).

I chose the govt hospital with a private room instead of patient ward, and it was great!

This price included everything. All in! No extras of follow up.

Hope this helps!

Last December I was in government hospital in Kanchanaburi for 12 days. Surgery, single vip room and medicine all together 43.000Baht

Buy insurance before you go!!!

I used the government hospital for my hernia op, did a great job very cheap

I had hip replacement surgery last year (one side only) at Thammasat hospital Bangkok - ceramic joint, robotic measurements - cost just under 220,000 baht. The operation was done within a week of the initial consultation and it's wonderful to be pain free.

It will vary depending on what hospital as well. It is best to contact the hospital and ask for the price.

Hernia 0 baht Broken back 0 baht private hostpital. Broken arm 4000 baht government hostpital.

Most good hospitals have price list for various surgery. That will give you an idea.