Does Bumrungrad direct-bill my international insurance?

Yes, Bumrungrad has direct-billing arrangements with most major global insurers including Cigna, Allianz, Aetna, BUPA, AIA and April. You should still email a guarantee of payment to international@bumrungrad.com before any planned admission.

Do I need a referral to see a specialist?

No referral is needed. You can book directly with any specialist through the website, the Bumrungrad app or by phone, and most specialists have same-week availability.

Is Bumrungrad expensive compared to other Bangkok hospitals?

It is at the top of the price band for Thai private care — typically 30-50% more than Samitivej or BNH for the same procedure. However, costs are still a fraction of US or UK private prices, and quality and English service are the highest in the city.

Bangkok · Sukhumvit / Nana

Bumrungrad International Hospital

Bumrungrad is the most internationally recognised hospital in Thailand and one of the largest private hospitals in Southeast Asia, treating over a million patients per year from more than 190 countries. It was the first hospital in Asia to be JCI-accredited (2002) and is famous for medical tourism — cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics and executive health screening draw foreigners from across the Gulf, Europe and the US. The Sukhumvit Soi 3 campus feels closer to a luxury hotel than a hospital, with a dedicated international floor, interpreters in 70+ languages and direct billing with most major global insurers.

Tier

international

English Speaking

yes

Price Tier

₿₿₿

Address

33 Sukhumvit Soi 3, Bangkok 10110

Phone

+66 2 066 8888

Website

Visit

Specialties

CardiologyOncologyOrthopaedicsCosmetic SurgeryHealth ScreeningFertilityNeurology

Dental

IVF / Fertility

Mental Health

Addiction Treatment

Insurance Accepted

AllianzCignaAIAAprilPacific CrossBUPAAetnaWilliam Russell

Tips for Foreign Patients

Walk-ins are accepted but booking online or via the app gets you a near-guaranteed appointment slot and lets you skip the registration queue.
Bring your passport on every visit — the medical record number is tied to it, not to a Thai ID.
If you have international insurance, get a guarantee of payment (GOP) emailed to the international desk before admission to avoid posting a deposit.
The 10th-floor Sky Lobby has the international patient lounge with free coffee, prayer rooms and concierge — use it instead of the ground-floor crowd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accreditation

Bumrungrad International Hospital states on its own website that it holds the following. Read 2026-08-22; not independently confirmed with the accrediting bodies, so check directly if it is decisive for you.

JCIJoint Commission International — the main global hospital accreditation, and the one most international insurers look for

Chosen by shared specialty, city and tier — derived from the attributes on this page, not a recommendation.

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