Khon Kaen is Isaan's medical hub, with Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen the main private option for expats in the north-east.
Procedures with a published price in Khon Kaen
| Procedure | Hospitals | Cheapest | Median | In pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic health check-up | 2 | 1,990 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 2,445 THB | £54 |
| Executive health check-up | 2 | 5,400 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 6,650 THB | £148 |
| Sleep study | 2 | 13,900 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 14,400 THB | £321 |
| Heart check-up | 1 | 24,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 24,000 THB | £534 |
| Cancer screening | 1 | 5,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 5,000 THB | £111 |
| Colonoscopy | 1 | 30,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 30,000 THB | £668 |
| Gastroscopy | 1 | 13,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 13,000 THB | £290 |
| Knee replacement | 1 | 190,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 190,000 THB | £4,231 |
| Hip replacement | 1 | 190,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 190,000 THB | £4,231 |
| Cataract surgery | 1 | 38,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 38,000 THB | £846 |
| LASIK | 1 | 80,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 80,000 THB | £1,782 |
| Hernia repair | 1 | 69,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 69,000 THB | £1,537 |
| Gallbladder removal | 1 | 140,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 140,000 THB | £3,118 |
| Appendectomy | 1 | 150,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 150,000 THB | £3,341 |
| Normal delivery | 1 | 29,900 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 29,900 THB | £666 |
| Caesarean delivery | 1 | 49,900 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 49,900 THB | £1,111 |
| Circumcision | 1 | 19,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 19,000 THB | £423 |
| Flu vaccine | 1 | 850 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 850 THB | £19 |
| Breast augmentation | 1 | 100,000 THB (Khon Kaen Ram) | 100,000 THB | £2,227 |
Hospitals in Khon Kaen that publish prices
| Hospital | Area | Packages recorded | Cheapest health check | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khon Kaen Ram Hospital | Khon Kaen | 27 | 1,990 THB · £44 | 2026-11-02 |
| Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen | Khon Kaen | 5 | 2,900 THB · £65 | 2026-10-27 |
Pound figures use 44.9 THB per GBP (Latest daily mid-market snapshot · 10 November 2026).
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How The Baht records hospital prices
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