Health check-up prices in Chiang Mai
Prices at Chiang Mai's private hospitals are competitive and transparent. Here is what to expect across package tiers:
- ▸Basic package (CBC, blood glucose, cholesterol, urine): ฿1,800 – ฿4,500
- ▸Standard package (adds chest X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, thyroid): ฿4,500 – ฿12,000
- ▸Executive package (adds cancer markers, specialist consult): ฿12,000 – ฿35,000
- ▸Women's health package (adds Pap smear, mammogram): ฿5,000 – ฿18,000
- ▸Cancer screening package (tumour markers, imaging): ฿8,000 – ฿30,000
Best hospitals for health check-ups in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has several high-quality private hospitals with dedicated health screening departments for international patients:
- ▸Chiang Mai Ram Hospital — the largest private hospital in Northern Thailand, comprehensive executive programmes, English staff
- ▸Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai (BDMS) — part of Thailand's largest hospital group, full range of packages, international patient centre
- ▸Lanna Hospital — long-established private hospital, competitive pricing, strong expat community reputation
- ▸Rajavej Chiang Mai Hospital — central location, mid-range pricing, good standard packages
- ▸Nakornping Hospital — government hospital, lower prices for basic check-ups, longer waiting times
- ▸McCormick Hospital — mission hospital with good value packages, friendly to budget travellers
How to book a health check-up in Chiang Mai
Most Chiang Mai hospitals allow online and walk-in bookings. Here is what to expect:
- ▸Chiang Mai Ram and Bangkok Hospital CM: book 2–7 days in advance for executive packages
- ▸Lanna and Rajavej: walk-in friendly, but advance booking recommended for mornings
- ▸Fasting required: 8–12 hours before your appointment for blood tests
- ▸Bring: passport, list of medications, any previous results for comparison
- ▸Results: same-day for most blood tests; 1–3 days for imaging reports
- ▸English-language results booklets available at all major hospitals
Chiang Mai vs Bangkok: which is better for a health check-up?
Both cities offer excellent health screening. Here is how they compare for medical tourists:
- ▸Price: Chiang Mai 20–40% cheaper than Bangkok for equivalent packages
- ▸Waiting times: shorter at Chiang Mai hospitals — no need to book weeks ahead
- ▸Quality: Bangkok's JCI hospitals (Bumrungrad, Samitivej) are marginally higher tier, but Chiang Mai Ram meets international standards
- ▸Convenience: if you are already visiting Chiang Mai as a tourist, it is ideal to schedule your check-up there
- ▸Language: English excellent at all major Chiang Mai private hospitals
- ▸Getting there: Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) has direct flights from 30+ international destinations