What Thailand Hospitals Are REALLY Like

Join me for a Hospital Tour in Bangkok and I'll give you the news on what's going on. I will give you an overview of the Bumrungrad Hospital, one of the more popular options for Medical Tourism in Thailand, providing world class healthcare at reasonable prices.
Yes there are much cheaper (and very good) options for visiting doctors in Bangkok and across Thailand, but this video introduces you to a premier option that does cost more but is still quite affordable.
Bumrungrad Hospital provides ease of use that is tough to match, offering you the ability to get world class health care with English speaking doctors and nurses. There's also Thai Food for lunch.

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[andrei]

Last year, I underwent the same checkup at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, including a dermatologist visit. I didn't have any symptoms, but the dermatologist advised taking a biopsy from one mole. I did so, and it turned out to be skin cancer melanoma. Thankfully, it was in the first stage, and they promptly removed it, so I don't need any further treatment. The doctors in Russia failed to identify it. If I hadn't done this checkup, my chances of survival would have been slim, as melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of cancer. Great medicine in Thailand.

[poomjean]

I am Thai but I live in Germany now. I can now compare and say out loud that medical service is Thailand is one of the best (if you get it from private hospitals). Doctors are well-trained. Nurses are kind and sympathetic. The cost is much cheaper compared to what you get. Leading hospitals like the one in the clip invest in new technologies regulary as well.
I really miss how fast I can access to medical treatments. In Germany, it takes me weeks or months for any treatment. The saddest part is that I am paying here more than what I paid in Thailand for this lower quality..

[chin-yingchang]

I unfortunately had to go to the emergency room in Chiang Mai, Thailand two weeks ago. The experience amazes me. The medical staff are ever so friendly. They offered me an interpreter to make sure I understood everything. They even prepared the insurance documentory for me just in case. Luckily my injury was a minor one. I'm thankful to the hospital and the professional treatment they gave me.

[ChrisJohnson-cgsy]

I'm from New Zealand and have been in 3x Thailand hospitals in my time. I have noticed Thailand hospitals are higher class, more staffed and service compared to my country and other western countries.

[chewskewsme]

Bumrungrad has enormous significance for my family. I lived in Bangkok for 5 years from 2001 and it was our go-to medical centre. My wife fell pregnant during this time and gave birth to our twins there, now, almost 21 years later we are soon to return to Thailand for our first visit in many years, with our soon-to-be 21 year old twins tagging along. I can’t begin to explain the memories and emotions stirred up by this video, suffice to say that we are so excited to be heading back there. I share this guy’s love for Thailand and its people, and also hope for nothing but the best for this amazing country. Oh, and I also took the big medical check-up every year at Bumrungrad! That tread-mill is seriously scary…

[atheist]

I'm so HAPPY Chris,
This video really is what made me decide to retire in Thailand .
I'm 60 and in very good health for now, i do my best to take care of myself .
This is exactly the video that I needed to see for my final country choice .
Bumrungrad Hospital is as good and even better in many respects than anything I've seen in Canada and the USA
I'm from the Montréal area and will visit Thailand soon .
I'm thinking about Hua Hin as a base to travel to many of the places you showed me over the years from more than 400 videos
Hope to see you to thank you in person for helping me make a good decision for my future happiness
Mario

[kevinf-b]

Did exactly the same check up last May, superb. I've had a Urinary track infection for about 5 years which my NHS doctors in England failed to identify. The hospital referred me to their urology department (seen in 20 minutes!) and 3 days later they had grown a culture and identified I had an e coli infection which if it remained untreated could have been quite serious. Been cured now for over a year.

[JohannaVanWinkle]

My friend worked for the U.S. Dept. Of Defense schools in Japan. She would fly to Thailand and would get the comprehensive health check up there at Bumrungrad. She said it was fantastic. I also flew to Thailand when i was living on Guam to have a skin cancer removed at Bumrungrad. It was walking into a 5 star hotel! Most excellent hospital. Your the best, Chris!

[maggieturner]

My breast cancer was discovered here in 2001 although I had my treatment in DC, I owe to the nurses and doctors. I ❤️ Bumrungrad ❤

[georgecorey]

I had the physical done there. “ Head to toe in a half a day”. They found the very beginning of bladder cancer. I brought the info back home and it was confirmed. Removal was done right away. No problems since. They very likely saved my life. I remember that the baht was about 45 to the US dollar, so at that time, the testing was about 300 bucks. I would recommend it to everyone
My US doctor was amazed at the amount of blood work they did. He said there were a number of blood tests that each would cost more than the whole physical if I had them done at home. I chose a 7 am appointment, was done and had lunch around 12 noon, then sat with the doctor to go over everything. Was out by 1:30

[shadowfilm]

This hospital looks amazing. So modern. So clean. So efficient. Better than most hospitals in the U.S.! Will save this video. Thanks so much. 👍

[billp]

I went to Bumrungrad last January for a cardiology check. The doctor was a Captain in the Thai navy. Among other checks they did a heart ultrasound and then compared it to an ultrasound made after I had been through a stress ECG. The doctor could observe this in his office. He came in with an image from the original ultrasound and showed me how both were identical. One of the things I find impressive is that they get immediate lab results for cholesterol, blood sugar etc.
Chris, one essential thing you need to do once a year, as a guy over 50, is get a urology exam to screen for prostate cancer.

[Lastskykey]

As a Thai who is now a medical staff in the US hospital. I can tell how lack of caring the western doctors can be due to because of HIPAA restrictions and the risk of EVERYTHING. Insurance premiums decides who lives and who cannot. It’s sad when I thought the US supposed to be the leader in this field as a first world country, but no matter how advanced the country is, it’s nothing worthy if they cannot even put that techs into use.

[CryptoX-krwu]

I had cosmetic laser surgery work done at this hospital 3 years ago. It was my first trip to Thailand. From the check in to check out, it was an excellent experience. Very professional and efficient staff. Better and cheaper than any hospital I have ever visited in the US.

[NightBazaar]

Bumrungrad Hospital has always been a topnotch hospital with the latest equipment. I've been there for exams years ago and was always impressed with the high level of professional services provided there. Making an appointment online made getting in quick and easy, and avoiding long lines. I saw a neurologist and had an MRI scan done faster and far cheaper than having it done in the US. As it turned out, I had to be in Thailand anyway.

I've also had a stress test done (in the US) at a heart center. Instead of a treadmill, I was given was a chemical stress test. As I understand, the stress tests are to simulate having a heart attack. It felt like having a full-grown elephant sit on my chest. I thought my heart was going to explode and was very glad when it was all over. The end result was that my heart was very strong and healthy.

[johnrobinson]

I'm impressed. This type of comprehensive check up here in USA would take several days and visits to accomplish.

[kylemurphy]

I have had that same Heath check almost every year from 2003 until 2020. Excellent facility. Also, I needed some records recently and their response was almost the same day. Incredible hospital. I have also used the Bangkok hospital system. Another great hospital.

[pacoandellie]

Wow! Incredible care! So much better than in the U.S. You were treated with such respect. Glad that your results turned out overall very good.

[Kenjikah]

I go there also every year. I fully recommend this great hospital. My doctors are wonderful..

[adamproctor]

Bumrumgrad saved the eyesight in my eye. The doctors are absolutely insane and the quality is unreal.