IVF in Bangkok, Thailand

Additional costs to consider:

Medications for stimulation, from THB 30,000

Embryo freezing and storage, from THB 35,000

Genetic testing - THB 75,000 ++

Fresh or frozen embryo transfer, from THB 25,000

Choosing your IVF clinic in Bangkok

No Thai city has more fertility clinics than Bangkok, and most of its dedicated IVF centers sit along Sukhumvit between Asok and Thong Lo.

RTAC accreditation, the Australia and New Zealand laboratory standard, is held by several clinics in Bangkok. Patients from those two countries often use it to narrow their shortlist.

Bangkok is also preferred over other Thai cities due to the depth of specialist coverage and laboratory infrastructure.

Bangkok clinics work under the same national ART Act as every other Thai clinic, so eligibility, donor and export rules do not change from city to city.

Bangkok clinic districts

Bangkok’s fertility clinics cluster in three neighborhoods: Sukhumvit (mainly Asok to Thong Lo), Silom and Sathon, and the hospital strip on Phetchaburi Road.

The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway connect all three areas, which simplifies logistics during a multi-week stimulation cycle when monitoring appointments may occur every two to three days.

For a full cycle, serviced apartments in Asok, Thong Lo and Ekkamai rent by the week and sit on or close to the BTS. If you only fly in for retrieval, you can stay near Suvarnabhumi airport, about 30 km east of the center, and travel in on the day.

Going to Bangkok for IVF

Bangkok is served by two international airports. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles the majority of long-haul international flights and is the main arrival point for patients from Australia, the UK, the US, and Europe. Don Mueang (DMK) primarily handles budget and regional carriers. Direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Bangkok operate daily, with flight times of approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The Airport Rail Link runs from Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai in about 30 minutes, where you can change to the BTS Sukhumvit line for most clinics. By taxi, Sukhumvit is usually 45 to 60 minutes away.

Planning your trips for IVF in Bangkok

If you're doing IVF with fresh embryo transfer, it typically takes around 20-22 days. If you're planning on a frozen embryo transfer or genetic testing with IVF in Bangkok, you'd plan your treatment in two phases:

1. Egg retrieval - 12 to 14 days if stimulation and retrieval are done at the same place
2. Second trip for the frozen transfer: 3 to 5 days

For couples planning multiple transfers from a single retrieval, keeping your embryos frozen at the same clinic is reasonable. Bangkok's clinic infrastructure and direct flight access make subsequent trips and logistics easy.

Bangkok IVF: common questions

Is Bangkok better than Phuket for IVF?

Bangkok has a higher number of dedicated fertility specialists, more RTAC-accredited clinics, and better logistics for multi-week stays. Phuket is a reasonable option for frozen embryo transfers or egg freezing consultations, which require fewer clinic visits.

Where are most IVF clinics in Bangkok?

The majority of Bangkok's fertility clinics are along or near the Sukhumvit BTS line, between Asok (Sukhumvit 21) and Thong Lo (Sukhumvit 55). This area has the highest concentration of international hospitals and private fertility centers in Thailand.

Can I do stimulation monitoring in my home country and fly to Bangkok for retrieval?

Yes. Many Bangkok clinics work with a doctor near your home, who manages your injections and scans until your follicles are ready. You then fly in for retrieval, which shortens the first trip to 4 or 5 days.

Do I need to bring my marriage certificate for IVF in Bangkok?

Yes. IVF is open only to married heterosexual couples, and Bangkok clinics will ask to see your marriage certificate at the first consultation. A certificate in any language other than English or Thai needs a certified translation, so check the details with your clinic first.

How long does a frozen embryo transfer trip to Bangkok take?

Your doctor will give you a timeline of 3 to 5 days for a frozen embryo transfer. Endometrial preparation can be started well before you fly to Bangkok for the transfer itself and a brief monitoring scan is done afterward.

Is PGT available in Bangkok?

Yes. PGT-A is legal in Thailand and available at most top IVF clinics in Bangkok. Confirm that your shortlisted clinic offers this as a standard service and ask for their genetics lab turnaround time.

References:

Stasi, A. (2017). Protection for Children Born Through Assisted Reproductive Technologies Act, B.E. 2558: The Changing Profile of Surrogacy in Thailand. Clinical Medicine Insights Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179558117749603