NEWS & UPDATES

With more than five decades of surgical experience, Thailand has become an established destination for gender-affirming surgery. From pioneering medical work in the 1970s to specialist hospitals such as Kamol and Yanhee, we explore the development of this field and what international patients can expect today.

Discover how Thailand became a leading medical tourism destination, from private hospitals and healthcare accreditation to specialist treatments and international patient services.

A practical guide to taking clear facial photos for rhinoplasty, facelift, neck lift and other cosmetic surgery consultations in Thailand.

Thailand has risen to sixth place in Numbeo’s 2026 mid-year Health Care Index, remaining the highest-ranked country in Southeast Asia and continuing a steady climb in global healthcare standings.

Thailand is advancing personalised cancer vaccine research, highlighting growing capabilities in precision medicine, genomics and next-generation cancer care.

Thailand has completed its first domestic robotic telesurgery, connecting surgeons in Bangkok with a prostate cancer patient more than 250 km away.

Considering LASIK in Thailand? Learn about typical costs, LASIK, SMILE and PRK, recovery, travel planning and what to consider when choosing a provider.