Bookimed is free for patients – clinics pay us a commission, and you pay the clinic its own price with no markup. Five steps to your image-guided knee injection in Thailand:
Tell us about your knee problem and share your latest knee scans.
Your coordinator finds clinics that match your needs and helps you choose. Your preferred clinics then send personalized treatment plans and quotes for you to compare.
We set treatment dates that work for you and help arrange your flights and accommodation.
The clinic team performs your image-guided knee injection on the agreed date. We support you throughout your trip.
You can fly home 1–2 days after the injection, and results may take 0–2 months. Your coordinator stays in touch and helps arrange a follow-up if you need one.
Some clinics ask for a deposit. A $200 or €200 deposit paid through Bookimed comes off your clinic bill and is refundable up to 10 calendar days before your visit. A deposit paid to the clinic follows its own terms.
Cost and clinics
| Typical image-guided knee injection price in Thailand | Clinics | Accreditations | Cities | Image-guided knee injection doctors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $320 / ฿10,900–$500 / ฿17,000 | 1 clinic | JCI, AACI | Bangkok | 1 doctor |
The procedure
| Before the trip | Time in Thailand | Nights in hospital | Operation time | Anesthesia | Back to desk work | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review knee imaging, report blood thinners, infections, wear loose clothes, arrange rest | 1–2 days | None (outpatient procedure) | 10–20 minutes | Local | Same or next day | 0–2 months |
Image-Guided knee injection in Thailand is estimated from $320 / ฿10,900 to $500 / ฿17,000. The final quote depends on the injected medicine, dosing schedule, facility type, and provider location.
| Thailand | Turkey | Austria | |
| Image-Guided Knee Injection | ≈ $320 / ฿10,900 | ≈ $140 / ฿4,800 | ≈ $250 / ฿8,500 |
For image-guided knee injection in Thailand, first identify who will perform it, then discuss your health and the procedure, assess experience and aftercare, and ask about credentials and facility standards.
Treating doctor
Health review
Procedure track record
Credentials and facility
| Clinic Name | Patient Rating | About | Accreditations | Lead Doctor | Techniques |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNIFY Clinic Bangkok | 5.0 | YOUNIFY Clinic achieves a 97% technical success rate using image-guided techniques for chronic knee pain. This minimally invasive approach targets abnormal blood vessels to treat the source of pain without surgery. The procedure typically takes between 1–2 hours, allowing for same-day discharge and a fast recovery. It serves as an effective option for those not ready for knee replacement. Patients have rated the clinic 5.0/5 across 15+ reviews, highlighting its specialized focus on non-surgical joint preservation. | JCI | — | GAE, hyaluronic acid injection, steroid injection |
Atip Kongklam, M.D. (License No. 55924), is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
His advanced training includes visiting fellowships at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital in Japan and Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar. He also completed the ASEAN Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Instructional Course in Singapore and the LARS Cadaver Lab and Advanced Workshop.
Accreditations include the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, the IOC Drug in Sport Certificate, the FIMS Team Physician Development Course, and the AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course.
Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He also treats upper extremity and peri-knee injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic conditions.
Image-guided pain care at a JCI-accredited provider
| Typical price | vs Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand (this page) | $320 – $500 | – |
| GB | from $420 | +31% |
| US | from $650 | +103% |
| Turkey | from $140 | −56% |
With your doctor's approval, you can usually fly home 1–2 days after the injection, once your knee is comfortable and the site is dry. Most people return to desk work the same or next day, while physical jobs may need 1–2 days of reduced load. You can gradually resume exercise over 1–2 weeks, avoiding high-impact loading for the first several days. The final result may take 0–2 months, since corticosteroids act within days while hyaluronic acid or PRP may take several weeks to reach full effect.
Mild soreness or swelling may occur, so rest relatively, use ice as needed, and avoid strenuous activity or soaking in baths or pools for 24 hours. With your doctor's approval, you can usually fly home after 1–2 days once your knee is comfortable and the site is dry.
You can gradually return to normal activities as pain relief builds over days to weeks, depending on the injection agent. Avoid high-impact sports during the first week.
Your clinician can assess the full effect during this period, and physiotherapy may support knee function. A routine follow-up can review pain and function 14–42 days after injection and may be done remotely.
When to contact your clinic: Contact your clinic if you develop severe swelling around the knee, severe worsening pain, or fever after the injection. For chest pain or sudden breathlessness after a long flight, seek emergency help locally.
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:
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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.
Last review: 11/11/2026
Fahad Mawlood — General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
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