Thailand has become a top medical tourism destination due to the high quality and low cost of its healthcare. Several Thai hospitals have received prestigious international accreditations like JCI, demonstrating their standards meet those of world-class facilities. Popular destinations for medical tourists include Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya, which offer not only excellent treatment options but also opportunities for relaxation. Top accredited hospitals include Bumrungrad International, Bangkok Hospital, and Samitivej hospitals, with specialties like cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology.

2. Thailand prides itself on having a modern, state-of-the-art medical system and many
hospitals have gone through the most rigorous accreditation and certification processes,
passing with flying colors. In 2002, Thailand was the first Asian country to achieve the
prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, and today over 28
hospitals in Thailand have received JCI accreditation.
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3. In addition to Thailand being one
of the world’s premier tourist
destinations, more and more
visitors are being drawn to the
Kingdom for another reason: the
high quality and amazing prices of
the country’s medical care. In fact,
savvy medical tourists are
receiving world-class treatment,
then recuperating in one of
Thailand’s gorgeous and relaxing
holiday destinations, such as
Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket,
Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, or Pattaya.
Phraram9 Hospital
Introduction

4. Introduction
Medical tourists become increasingly aware of
Thailand’s high quality facilities and incredible
patient services.
As medical tourists become increasingly aware of
Thailand’s international accreditations, high quality
facilities and amenities, modern medical technologies,
and incredible patient services, their numbers have
been increasing accordingly. The last five years has
seen these numbers double, with patients streaming
in from the UK, the US, the Middle East (UAE, Kuwait,
and Oman), Germany, Australia, Japan, and her
fellow ASEAN countries.

5. There are various types of
accreditation and certification
available to medical facilities,
some international and others
domestic. The most prestigious
is Joint Commission International
(JCI) and their more specialized
Clinical Care Program
Certification (CCPC). Within
Thailand, many Thai hospitals
use Hospital Accreditation (HA),
a national type of assessment
and quality certification.
Introduction
Bumrungrad International

6. TOP THAILAND
HOSPITALS WITH
ACCREDITATIONS
Bumrungrad International

7. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
JOINT COMMISSION
INTERNATIONAL (JCI)
JCI stands alone at the
pinnacle of patient care and
medical standards
assessment; it has a global
presence in 90 countries and
is the surest sign that one
JCI is the surest sign that one
is dealing with a world-class
medical facility.
is dealing with a world-class medical facility.
JCI provides accreditation, education, and
advisory services to governments, health
care organizations, and international
advocates.
Bangkok Hospital

8. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
• Bangkok Heart Hospital (Bangkok)
• Bangkok Hospital (Bangkok)
• Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin (Hua Hin)
• Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (Pattaya)
• Bangkok Hospital Phuket (Phuket)
• Bangkok Hospital Samui (Koh Samui)
• Bangkok International Dental Center (Bangkok)
• BNH Hospital (Bangkok)
• Bumrungrad International (Bangkok)
• Central General Hospital(Bangkok)
• Chaophya (Bangkok)
• Chiangmai Ram Hospital (Chiang Mai)
The 28 hospitals in Thailand that are
JCI-accredited as of April, 2013 are:
Bumrungrad International
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

9. • International Clinic Koh Chang by Bangkok
Hospital Trat (Ambulatory Care) (Trat)
• Metta International Eye Center
(Ambulatory Care) (Bangkok)
• Nonthavej Hospital (Bangkok)
• Phuket International Hospital (Phuket)
• Pitsanuvej Hospital (Phitsanulok)
• Praram 9 Hospital (Bangkok)
• Ramkhamhaeng Hospital (Bangkok)
• Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital (Bangkok)
• Samitivej Sriracha Hospital (Chonburi)
• Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital (Bangkok)
• Sikarin Hospital (Bangkok)
• Synphaet Hospital (Bangkok)
• Vejthani Hospital (Bangkok)
• Vibhavadi Hospital(Bangkok)
• Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital (Bangkok)
• Yanhee Hospital (Bangkok)
TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
Samitivej Sukhumvti Hospital

10. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
CLINICAL CARE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION (CCPC)
In 2010, the JCI’s governing board approved eligibility requirements for Clinical Care
Program Certification (CCPC) programs in which the host organization is not necessarily JCI-
accredited. Differing from accreditation, Clinical Care Program Certification demonstrates
excellence in the integration and coordination of care for treatment of a specific disease.
Bangkok hospital
Bumrungrad International

11. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
The Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) includes 15
categories of clinical services for certification and the following
5 Thailand hospitals have received certificates from the Joint
Commission International (JCI) for CCPC in these areas:
Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
• Acute Myocardial Infarction
Program
• Breast Cancer Program
• Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)
• Heart Failure Program
• Low Back Pain Program
• Primary Stroke Center
Bumrungrad International
• Acute Myocardial Infarction Program
• Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I to IV Program
• Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2 Program
• Primary Stroke Program
Bumrungrad International
Bumrungrad International
Bangkok Hospital

12. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
• Childhood Asthma
• Low Back Pain program
• Primary Stroke program
Samitivej Sukhumvit
Hospital
• Acute Myocardial
Infarction Program
• Lung Cancer Program
• Osteoarthritis of the
Knee Program
Vejthani Hospital
• Diabetic Care
• Heart Failure
• Knee Replacement
Vejthani Hospital
Samitivej Sukhumvti Hospital
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital

13. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
HOSPITAL ACCREDITATION (HA)
Many Thai hospitals use
Hospital Accreditation (HA),
a four-stage process
that combines
self-assessment and
peer assessment
to gauge performance
levels against established
standards and identify
methods of improvement.
There are over 350 hospitals
in Thailand with HA
certification.

14. TOP THAILAND HOSPITALS
WITH ACCREDITATIONS
HA focuses a great deal on the personnel
functions and skills in each particular hospital,
including patient care, organization, and
professional interaction between departments.
A culture of self-assessment, quality standards,
and constant improvement is cultivated and
developed.
The HA program is a Thailand-specific
accreditation awarded by The Institute of
Hospital Quality Improvement & Accreditation
of the Ministry of Public Health. Currently,
there are over 350 hospitals in Thailand
with HA certification, and this number is
rapidly increasing throughout the country.
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital

15. TOP MEDICAL
TOURISM
DESTINATIONS
IN THAILAND

16. What makes it great is a combination of
its ancient traditions side by side with all
the modern amenities you could ask for.
Alongside Bangkok’s Buddhist temples
are amazingly modern, hi-tech hospitals
and medical centers that will amaze and
delight you.
The “City of Angels” has something for
everyone, and with it comes the most
amazing service at astonishing prices.
This includes 17 JCI-accredited hospitals,
including Bumrungrad International,
Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej Sukhumvit
Hospital, Vejthani Hospital, and Yanhee
Hospital
BANGKOK

17. Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North,” is a
city that many a visitor has fallen in love
with, and a large number of them have
decided to make their home. Travel +
Leisure Magazine voted Chiang Mai –
Thailand’s “second city” – the #2 city in
the world in 2010.
JCI-accredited Chiang Mai Ram Hospital is
one of the more affordable accredited
hospitals in the country; this is because you
get the finest treatment available at some of
the best value in Thailand. The gorgeous
northern mountains, along with the cooler
northern weather, make Chiang Mai a dream
destination for medical tourists.
CHIANG MAI

18. Hua Hin has emerged as a first-
class destination in its own right over
the past decade. A short 2 ½ hour’s
drive from Bangkok, it has excellent
golf courses, an amazing beach, its
own floating markets, and – quite
amazingly for a town its size – the
JCI-accredited Bangkok Hospital
Hua Hin. This is no longer a sleepy
fishing village, but an outstanding
city by the sea to head where you
can receive world-class medical
treatment, and then relax in this
tranquil town.
Chiva-Som International Health ResortChiva-Som International Health Resort
HUA HIN

19. Koh Samui is one of the most popular
island paradises in the world, according
to many surveys and rankings. Beautiful
white sand beaches with clean, clear
warm water next to lush tropical gardens
and gentle ocean breezes await travelers
to this ideal holiday destination.
Bangkok Hospital Samui is also nearby, for
those choosing to take advantage of this
JCI-accredited hospital for any procedures
or treatments they might need.
Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa
KOH SAMUI

20. Thailand’s favorite seaside resort, Pattaya,
has something for both the experienced
traveler and the casual tourist in search of
a medical holiday destination. For those
preferring a beach town over Bangkok, yet
only a short drive away, Pattaya deserves
investigation.
There are a number of excellent hospitals
in the area, including the JCI-accredited
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. When all’s
said and done, it’s a great place to relax
and recuperate.
PATTAYA

21. Phuket may be just an island, but
it is also a world complete unto
itself, offering global travelers
and medical tourists more than
most can imagine – or handle –
on a one- to two-week holiday.
Thailand’s “Pearl of the South”
seduces all who come within her
orbit, and she has grown into one
of the most famous and popular
destinations anywhere in the
world. Phuket is the perfect place
for any number of procedures,
treatments, or operations, and is
home to JCI-accredited Bangkok
Hospital Phuket.
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa
PHUKET

23. POPULAR
JCI HOSPITALS
IN THAILAND

24. Bangkok Hospital
www.bangkokhospital.com
BNH Hospital
www.bnhhospital.com
Bumrungrad International
www.bumrungrad.com
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
www.samitivejhospitals.com
Vejthani Hospital
www.vejthani.com
BNH Hospital
POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (BANGKOK)

25. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
www.bangkokpattayahospital.com
Samitivej Sriracha Hospital
www.samitivejhospitals.com
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (PATTAYA)

26. Bangkok Hospital Phuket
www.phukethospital.com
Phuket International Hospital
www.phuket-inter-hospital.co.th
POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS (PHUKET)

27. Chiang Mai
Chiangmai Ram Hospital
www.chiangmairam.com
Hua Hin
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin
www.bangkokhospital.com
Koh Samui
Bangkok Hospital Samui
www.samuihospital.com
POPULAR JCI HOSPITALS
(CHIANG MAI + KOHSAMUI + HUA HIN)

28. Thanks To Our Partners

29. We would like to offer special thanks to: illustrations contributors (in alphabetical order)
Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, BNH
Hospital, Bumrungrad International, Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Mission Hills
Phuket Golf Resort & Spa, Praram9 Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, Samitivej
Sukhumvit Hospital, Vejthani Hospital
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