LASEK eye surgery in Thailand typically costs from $1,500 / ฿51,000 to $2,400 / ฿81,600. Prices vary depending on the clinic, surgeon’s expertise, and whether you need surgery in one or both eyes. In the United States, the average cost is $2,800 / ฿95,200 (per AAO). This means LASEK in Thailand is about 29% cheaper than in the U.S.
Thai clinics usually include the initial consultation, pre-op eye exam and blood tests, the LASEK procedure itself, post-op medications, care instructions, follow-up visits, and 24/7 English-speaking support. In the U.S., the listed price often covers just the surgery, with pre-op tests and follow-ups billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included in your package before booking.
| Thailand | Turkey | Austria | |
| LASEK eye surgery | from $1,500 / ฿51,000 | from $1,900 / ฿64,600 | from $2,100 / ฿71,400 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for LASEK eye surgery upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Yanhee International Hospital, a prominent medical center in Thailand specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgery, prioritizes patient safety and quality. This commitment is reflected in its long-standing ISO certification (since 2000), Thai Hospital Accreditation (HA), and internationally recognized JCI accreditation.
Ophthalmologists of Bumrungrad Eye Center perform LASEK vision surgery. The method is a subtype of the PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) for myopia, presbyopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism correction.
LASEK procedure is suitable for people with the thin corneal layer. A patient may feel pain for 1 week after the surgery. It is an outpatient procedure and is conducted under local anesthesia.
LASEK eye surgery cost is one of the main advantages of the procedure. It is 2 times lower than the LASIK surgery. Bumrungrad Hospital offers 35-75% cheaper LASEK cost than American or Australian eye centers.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya was founded in 1990 in the province of Chonburi, which is considered to be one of the most popular resorts in Thailand.
The Hospital is the main treatment and diagnostic center of the East coast of Thailand. Pattaya Hospital is one of 30 hospitals run by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services and Bangkok Hospital Group.
The Hospital works under the Joint Commission International (JCI) standards.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - LASEK Eye Surgery
Day 4 to 7 - Post-Operation
Week 1 to 4 - Rehabilitation
Please note that each case is individual and the timeline may vary based on personal health conditions and recovery rate.
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Dr. Anun Vongthongsri is an ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. He graduated from Chulalongkorn University in 1990 with second-class honors. He completed a three-year fellowship at Prince of Songkla University and a residency at Ramathibodi.
He was the first Thai and Southeast Asian ophthalmologist elected to a clinical fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the Washington University Eye Center. He took part in clinical studies on PRK and LASIK using an excimer laser.
At Ramathibodi, he has led Cornea and Refractive Surgery since 2001 and directed the fellowship. He is the first Thai doctor certified in refractive surgery. He has performed thousands of LASIK and surface laser procedures. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Laser Vision. Laservision International LASIK Center is one of the most visited by international ophthalmologists from Southeast Asia and worldwide.
Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.
Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.
This procedure involves reshaping the cornea to correct vision using laser technology, combining aspects of LASIK and PRK.
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: