LASIK eye surgery in Thailand: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

According to Bookimed, Thailand is a great destination for LASIK eye surgery due to its high-quality medical care, modern clinics, and experienced doctors. Here are some of the top facilities:

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: With over 1 million patients annually, this hospital is one of the largest private centers in Southeast Asia. It is recognized as a TOP-10 best hospital and TOP-30 most technologically advanced clinic in the world.
• Bangkok Hospital Pattaya: This center works under Joint Commission International (JCI) standards and is the main treatment and diagnostic center of the East coast of Thailand.
• Bangpakok 9 International Hospital: This well-known facility in Bangkok specializes in ophthalmology, spinal surgery, and neurosurgery. It is accredited by Joint Commission International and The Institute of Hospital Quality Improvement and Accreditation.
• Laser Vision International LASIK Center: This private single-specialty ophthalmology clinic in Thailand has been treating patients for over 20 years.

Patient reviews of LASIK eye surgery in Thailand have been positive. B. Care Medical Center was praised for its professional, thorough, and warm medical team. Bumrungrad International Hospital received compliments for its kind and helpful staff and efficient care. Many medical tourists from the US, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Bangpakok 9 International Hospital for healthcare.

However, there is no information available on the number of medical tourists who visit Thailand for LASIK eye surgery or the success rate of the procedure in the country.

Bookimed has identified the top doctors in Thailand who excel in performing LASIK eye surgery:

1. Teeravee Hongyok, Ophthalmology
2. Akkavich Harnnavachok, Ophthalmology, 12 years experience
3. Manchima Makornwattana, Ophthalmology

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:

• ID card
• confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
• certificate of income and availability of funds (20,000 baht per person/40,000 baht per family)
• insurance policy for a stay in Thailand (original and copy)
• 2 photos (4x6)
• visa receipt
• booking of round-trip air ticket (paid in full) and hotel
• medical opinion about the need for treatment.