What Is Included in a Health Check-Up in Bangkok? (All Package Types)

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Health check-up packages in Bangkok vary widely in what they include. This guide gives a complete breakdown of every test type by package tier, so you can choose the right level for your needs.

Basic health check-up package

Ideal for young adults aged 20–35 with no known conditions as an annual baseline. Typically completed in 1–2 hours.

  • Complete blood count (CBC): red cells, white cells, platelets, haemoglobin
  • Fasting blood glucose (diabetes screening)
  • Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
  • Liver function: AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase
  • Kidney function: creatinine, BUN, eGFR
  • Urinalysis (urine dipstick + microscopy)
  • Blood pressure, pulse, BMI
  • Cost range: ฿2,000 – ฿6,000

Comprehensive health check-up package

The most popular tier for medical tourists aged 30–50. Adds imaging and specialist tests to the basic panel.

  • Everything in Basic package +
  • Chest X-ray (2 views)
  • Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, pancreas)
  • 12-lead ECG (resting)
  • Thyroid function: TSH, free T3, free T4
  • Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
  • Hepatitis C antibody (anti-HCV)
  • Pap smear (women) or PSA prostate marker (men 40+)
  • Doctor consultation for results
  • Cost range: ฿6,000 – ฿20,000

Executive health check-up package

The premium tier used by corporate clients and those wanting the most complete screening. Includes tumour markers and advanced imaging.

  • Everything in Comprehensive package +
  • Tumour markers: AFP (liver), CEA (colon), CA-125 (ovarian), CA 19-9 (pancreas/bile), PSA (prostate)
  • Stool occult blood test (colorectal cancer screening)
  • Bone density (DEXA scan) at some hospitals
  • MRI brain / full-body MRI at premium tier
  • Cardiac CT angiography at some hospitals
  • Senior physician consultation (extended)
  • Same-day results where available
  • Cost range: ฿15,000 – ฿80,000

Cancer screening add-on

Cancer marker tests and imaging can be added to most packages. Detection at early stages dramatically improves outcomes.

  • AFP — liver cancer (normal: <20 ng/mL)
  • CEA — colon, lung, breast cancer (normal: <2.5 ng/mL non-smoker)
  • CA-125 — ovarian cancer in women (normal: <35 U/mL)
  • CA 19-9 — pancreatic/bile duct cancer (normal: <37 U/mL)
  • PSA (total + free) — prostate cancer in men (age-adjusted normal ranges)
  • Low-dose CT chest — lung cancer (for smokers 50+)
  • Mammogram — breast cancer (women 40+)
  • Cost range: ฿3,000 – ฿25,000 depending on tests selected

Cardiac / heart health check-up

Focused cardiac screening is available as a standalone package or add-on at most hospitals.

  • Resting ECG (12-lead)
  • Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)
  • Exercise stress test (treadmill ECG)
  • Lipid panel (cardiac-specific interpretation)
  • Homocysteine (cardiovascular risk marker)
  • hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, inflammation marker)
  • Coronary CT angiography at select hospitals
  • Cardiology physician consultation
  • Cost range: ฿8,000 – ฿40,000

Women's health check-up

Women's packages add gynaecological screening to the standard panel.

  • Pap smear / liquid-based cytology (cervical cancer)
  • HPV DNA test (human papillomavirus)
  • Breast ultrasound / mammogram
  • Pelvic ultrasound (uterus, ovaries)
  • CA-125 (ovarian cancer marker)
  • Bone density (DEXA) — especially for 45+
  • Hormonal panel: estradiol, FSH, LH, progesterone
  • Thyroid panel (more common in women)
  • Cost range: ฿5,000 – ฿30,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Which health check-up package is best for a 35-year-old?

A comprehensive package (฿8,000–฿20,000) is ideal for a healthy 35-year-old. It covers all major organ systems, adds thyroid and hepatitis screening, and includes imaging. If there is a family history of cancer, add tumour markers for ฿3,000–฿5,000 extra.

Is an MRI included in a standard executive check-up in Bangkok?

Not always — MRI is included in premium executive packages at flagship hospitals (Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital) but costs extra at many mid-tier hospitals. Use our comparison table's MRI filter to see which packages include it as standard.

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