Thread: Which is the best hospital in Bangkok?

I went to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital last night, as it was recommended by a friend. It was very nice (door man to open the taxi door and the niceties continued from there) but a long hike from my home.

Are other more central hospitals just as good?

Cut and pasted straight from my BUPA International members world webpages, I have a choice of the following for direct BUPA charging. (I have to pay and reclaim from BUPA at any others) If you use one of the participating hospitals or clinics, you may ask for your claim to be settled directly with BUPA International on production of your BUPA membership card. You are not restricted to the use of the hospitals or clinics on our list - you may use any recognised hospital or clinic (as defined in the rules)

BNH Hospital
9/1 Convent Road
Silom
Bangkok 10500
THAILAND
Telephone: + 662 632 0550
Fax: + 662 632 0577-79
Email: info@BNHhospital.com
Web Site: http://www.BNHhospital.com

Bangkok Hospital
2 Soi Soonvijai 7
New Petchburi Road
Bangkok 10320
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66 2 310 3000/3101/3102
Fax: + 66 2 310 3367
Email: imc@bgh.co.th
Web Site: http://www.bangkokhospital.com

Bumrungrad Hospital Bangkok
33 Sukhumvit 3
(Soi Nana Nua)
Wattana
Bangkok 10110
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66 2 667 1866
Fax: + 66 2 667 1865
Email: info@bumrungrad.com
Web Site: http://www.bumrungrad.com

Mission Hospital - Bangkok
430 Pitsanuloke Road
Dusit
Bangkok 10300
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66 2 281 1422
Fax: + 66 2 280 0441
Email: info.bangkok@mission-hospital.org
Web Site: http://www.mission-hospital.org

Saint Louis Hospital
215 South Sathorn Road
Bangkok 10120
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66 2 675 5000/9300
Fax: + 66 2 675 5200/5300
Email: info@saintlouis.or.th
Web Site: http://www.saintlouis.or.th

Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
488 Srinakarin Road
Suanluang
Bangkok 10250
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66 2 731 7000
Fax: + 66 2 731 7044
Email: info@mail.samitivej.co.th
Web Site: http://www.samitivej.co.th

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
133 Sukhumvit 49
Klongtan Nua
Wattanga
Bangkok 10110
THAILAND
Telephone: + 66 2 711 8181
Fax: + 66 2 391 1290
Web Site: http://www.samitivej.co.th

thanks in advance

Hi EddyFi. You don't mention where you live, but I can give a recommendation based on experience. Back in January, I was teaching a corporate class near Rama IX (Praram 9) Hospital. At the end of class, I became really sick to my stomach, and I went directly to the hospital.

The doctor took me within 5 minutes and I was given a prescription. I was completely finished in less than an hour and the medication, including antibiotics, anti-spasmodics, pain killers and an electolyte drink cost me around 500 Baht.

I had beome sick again a few months after this, so I went back to Rama IX. Again, I got to see a specialist whithin a few minutes, then I was able to have some tests done. To make a long story short, the specialist made a follow up appointment for me and he truly wanted me to heal rather than to become a "regular".

He gave me tips on diet and lifestyle and he said that if I'm a bit cautious, I shouldn't have any problem ever again. The nurses are very professional and several of them speak English. I was planning on starting a thread on this to mention how happy I was and to see if others have had similar experiences with specific hospitals. I hope that helps.

When you reply could you let us know if you're asking in general or for the case of an emergency.

Originally Posted by natalie8

When you reply could you let us know if you're asking in general or for the case of an emergency.

Both. I was looking for the best all round service, but especially the availability of specialist departments out of hours. Some of the hospitals close some departments throughout the day (and especially the night), according to their websites.

I live at the top of Rachada.

What about skin specialists? Any recommendations? What's the closest of the listed hospitals to Kao Sarn?

For surgical procedures, I would recommend Samitivej Sukhumvit over Bumrungrad. BRG was also poor when I had a stomach problem.

It seems that BRG is more a style over substance type of hospital - perfect for rich Thais!

Originally Posted by aging one

But for eyes its to Asoke and Rutnin.

I saw that place yesterday, just over the canal bridge. Its not on my list :sad: Is it the best eye place in town?

This sounds ok http://www.bumrungrad.com/htm/eng/ma...clinic/eye.asp

Originally Posted by EddyFi

Originally Posted by aging one

But for eyes its to Asoke and Rutnin.

I saw that place yesterday, just over the canal bridge. Its not on my list :sad: Is it the best eye place in town?

$o they $ay.

jb

If not the best, then #2 or #3. Not sure if I'd get RK / "lasik" though, as both the founder and his son still wear glasses.