Is Chiang Mai Ram the best hospital in Chiang Mai?

It is the largest private hospital and the most popular expat choice for general medicine, orthopaedics and screening. For complex specialist cases some expats prefer Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, which is part of the BDMS group.

Does it take international insurance?

Yes — direct billing is available with major insurers including Cigna, Allianz, AIA, BUPA and Aetna. Get a guarantee of payment for planned admissions to avoid posting a deposit.

How does pricing compare to Bangkok?

Significantly cheaper. For the same procedure expect to pay 30-50% less than Bumrungrad or Bangkok Hospital while still getting JCI-equivalent private care and English service.

Chiang Mai · Suthep / Nimmanhaemin

Chiang Mai Ram Hospital

Chiang Mai Ram is the largest and best-known private hospital in northern Thailand, and the default first choice for the city's substantial expat and digital-nomad community. Located just off the old city moat near Nimmanhaemin, it offers a full range of specialties at prices well below Bangkok international-tier hospitals while still providing reliable English service. The hospital has international desks for English, Chinese, Japanese and Burmese-speaking patients.

Tier

private

English Speaking

yes

Price Tier

₿₿

Address

8 Boonruangrit Road, Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200

Phone

+66 53 920 300

Website

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Specialties

OrthopaedicsCardiologyHealth ScreeningCosmetic SurgeryGastroenterologyInternal Medicine

Dental

IVF / Fertility

Mental Health

Addiction Treatment

Insurance Accepted

AllianzCignaAIAAprilPacific CrossBUPAAetna

Tips for Foreign Patients

Walking distance from Nimmanhaemin and the Old City — many expats simply walk or take a 50-baht Grab.
Health-screening packages are popular with long-stay expats and are about half the price of Bumrungrad in Bangkok.
Mention any international insurance up front — direct billing works for major insurers but you may need to wait for pre-authorisation.
For complex specialist cases (advanced cancer, complex cardiac surgery), patients are sometimes referred down to Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai or to Bangkok.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Chiang Mai Ram Hospital

Tips for Foreign Patients

Walking distance from Nimmanhaemin and the Old City — many expats simply walk or take a 50-baht Grab.

Health-screening packages are popular with long-stay expats and are about half the price of Bumrungrad in Bangkok.

Mention any international insurance up front — direct billing works for major insurers but you may need to wait for pre-authorisation.

For complex specialist cases (advanced cancer, complex cardiac surgery), patients are sometimes referred down to Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai or to Bangkok.