The cost of childbirth in Thailand typically ranges from $3,000 / ฿102,000 to $4,000 / ฿136,000. Prices vary depending on the hospital, whether you choose a natural birth or C-section, the doctor’s experience, and if there are complications. In the United States, the average cost is $18,500 / ฿629,000 (according to AHRQ). Childbirth in Thailand is usually about 81% less than in the U.S.
Thai maternity packages often cover prenatal checkups, delivery (vaginal or C-section), hospital stay (usually 2–4 days), medications, newborn care, and basic postnatal care. In the U.S., separate bills are common for the hospital, doctor, anesthesia, and nursery care. Always confirm exactly what’s included with your chosen clinic or hospital.
| Thailand | Turkey | Austria | |
| Childbirth | from $3,000 / ฿102,000 | from $4,000 / ฿136,000 | from $7,000 / ฿238,000 |
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Foreigners for giving birth in Thailand choose the Obstetrics Center of Bumrungrad International Hospital. The Center contains 6 labor and delivery rooms.
A future mother may choose natural birth or c-section. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is available in the Center.
Specialists of the Center provide birth tourism packages. They are divided into packages for the natural birth, cesarean section, and normal delivery with epidural anesthesia.
The Obstetrics Center includes Breastfeeding Clinic for lactation consultations and Perinatal Center for high-risk pregnancies care.
A baby born at Bumrungrad Hospital receives a membership in Baby Club program. For the first 12 years, a baby gets 10% discount at the Hospital.
Obstetricians and gynecologists of the Women’s Health Center in Pattaya Hospital provide foreigners with giving birth in Thailand.
Specialists of the Center pay much attention to the prenatal care of a baby. Experts provide special programs for baby’s 5 senses development before the birth. The future parents may undergo 30 lectures from obstetricians and child-development experts.
Pattaya doctors offer the maternity VIP program which includes prenatal and postpartum counseling for foreigners giving birth in Thailand.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Childbirth
Day 4 - Post Operation
Day 5 - Departure
Week 2-6 - Rehabilitation
Please note that each case is individual and may vary. Always follow the advice of your healthcare provider.
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Official name | The Kingdom of Thailand |
Currency | Thai Baht (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | November-early April |
Language | Thai (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | is required for a trip of 3-6 months |
Time difference with Europe | 7 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 12 hours |
Capital | Bangkok |
Medical tourism center | Bangkok |
Popular resorts | Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Chang, Hua Hin |
Healthcare is the key development sector of the Thai government. The Thai authorities are convinced that care for the citizens' health should be an absolute priority of state policy and spend about 25 billion baht for healthcare annually.
As a result, 36,673 medical facilities provide excellent medical care in the country. 64 centers in the Kingdom have certificate of JCI (Joint Commission International), the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globe. The index of certificates obtained is the largest. To compare, Israel has 20 JCI-accredited facilities, and Germany — only 10 clinics of this type.
In the Kingdom of Thailand, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Thai hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
The main advantage of Thai resorts is the long beach season. On the east coast and west coast the climate features are different, so take it into account when planning the trip. The best time to travel is during the cool and dry season between November and early April. A large influx of tourists is in March-May, when the air temperature is +30°C.
For now, the Kingdom of Thailand requires different visa regimens for diverse states. Some foreigners can stay in the country 60 days without visa control, some of them — only 14 days.
How long you can stay in Thailand and what countries can cross the border easy read here.
Visas for travel to Thailand require a number of documents. The necessary papers can be submitted 90 days before the planned departure. The list of documents includes: