The cost of ReLEx SMILE eye surgery in Thailand typically ranges from $1,800 / ฿61,200 to $3,200 / ฿108,800. Pricing varies depending on the clinic, the surgeon’s experience, and whether both eyes are treated. The type of femtosecond laser used and any additional diagnostics can also impact the final cost. In the United States, the average price is $3,500 / ฿119,000 (per AAO). This means ReLEx SMILE in Thailand is about 29% less than in the U.S.
Thai clinics usually include pre-surgery eye exams, the SMILE procedure for both eyes, local anesthesia, post-op medications, and at least one follow-up visit. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the surgery, while pre-op tests, medications, and follow-ups may be billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included at each clinic.
| Thailand | Turkey | Austria | |
| ReLEx SMILE eye surgery | from $1,800 / ฿61,200 | from $2,542 / ฿86,428 | from $2,200 / ฿74,800 |
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TRSC International Eye and Vision Center is a private single-specialty clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, specializing exclusively in ophthalmology. The clinic is renowned for its expertise in advanced vision correction procedures and has restored eyesight in over 100,000 eyes.
TRSC provides comprehensive eye examinations for individuals aged 13 and older and offers surgical treatments starting at age 18. Each year, the center attracts international patients, mainly from CIS countries, Europe & Commonwealth, Asia, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - ReLEx SMILE Surgery
Day 4 - Post-operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2 - Rehabilitation
Month 1 - Final Result
Please note that the above timeline is an average estimate. Individual recovery times may vary.
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Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.
He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Written by Kateryna Zamkovska
A minimally invasive laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism.
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: