Additional costs (sometimes not included, confirm with your clinic):

1. Medications: THB 30,000 - THB 80,000
2. Embryo freezing (per year): THB 15,000 - THB 25,000
3. Pre-treatment blood tests and diagnostics: THB 10,000 - THB 20,000
4. PGT-A genetic testing: THB 35,000 - THB 60,000

Getting to Bangkok for IVF

Bangkok is served by two international airports: Suvarnabhumi (BKK), located 30 km east of the city centre, and Don Mueang (DMK), which handles regional and budget carriers. Most fertility clinics in Bangkok are in the Sukhumvit corridor, roughly 45 minutes by expressway from Suvarnabhumi under normal traffic conditions.

Hotels in Sukhumvit and Ploenchit range from THB 2,500 to THB 6,000 per night for a standard hotel. Serviced apartments in Asok, Thong Lo, and Phrom Phong offer weekly rates suited to a full stimulation cycle and are accessible via the BTS Skytrain from most fertility centres in the area.

A fresh IVF cycle in Bangkok typically requires 12 to 16 days in the city for stimulation monitoring, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer. A frozen embryo transfer (FET) requires 4 to 6 days. Initial diagnostics, including bloodwork and ultrasound, can be completed in your home country before travel. Most clinics along the Sukhumvit BTS line are reachable without a taxi, which reduces the logistical burden during the multiple monitoring appointments a stimulation cycle requires.

IVF success rates in Bangkok

City-specific success rate data is not published separately in Thailand. The figures below reflect clinic-reported data from major Bangkok fertility centres.

1. Under 35: 50 - 60% pregnancy rate per cycle
2. 35 - 40: 35 - 45% pregnancy rate per cycle
3. Over 40: 15 - 25% pregnancy rate per cycle

Most clinics in Bangkok use time-lapse embryo monitoring as standard, and PGT-A preimplantation genetic testing is available at all major centres in the city.

Bangkok IVF: common patient questions

How does Bangkok compare to Phuket for IVF?

Bangkok has a significantly larger number of fertility centres than Phuket, with more options for specialist consultations and second opinions. Phuket suits patients who prefer a resort setting with direct connections from certain Australian cities, but Bangkok offers greater clinical infrastructure and more competitive base pricing.

Which area of Bangkok are most fertility clinics located in?

The majority of IVF clinics in Bangkok are along the Sukhumvit corridor, from Asok to Phrom Phong and Thong Lo. Several hospital-based fertility departments are also found in the Silom and Sathorn areas. Most are accessible via the BTS Skytrain.

Do Bangkok clinics regularly treat international patients?

Yes. Bangkok fertility clinics routinely treat international patients and have dedicated international patient coordinators. Clinics offer English-language consultations, and many provide remote preparation protocols so initial diagnostics can be completed before you arrive in Thailand.

Can I take frozen embryos out of Thailand after treatment in Bangkok?

No. Thailand prohibits the export of frozen embryos and eggs. Any unused embryos must remain stored at your Bangkok clinic or be discarded. They cannot be shipped to another country for future transfers.

How many days do I need to spend in Bangkok for a full IVF cycle?

A fresh cycle requires 12 to 16 days in the city to cover stimulation monitoring, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer. A frozen embryo transfer (FET) requires 4 to 6 days. Completing initial blood tests and ultrasound in your home country before travel can reduce the required in-city time.

Is PGT-A genetic testing available at Bangkok IVF clinics?

Yes. PGT-A is available at major fertility centres in Bangkok and is performed before embryo transfer to assess chromosomal normality. The cost is additional to the base IVF package.

What are the flight connections to Bangkok for IVF patients?

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) has direct connections from most major cities in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Don Mueang Airport (DMK) is used primarily by budget carriers operating regional routes within Southeast Asia. Non-stop or single-connection flights to BKK are available from most Western countries.

Are Bangkok IVF costs higher than at other clinics in Thailand?

Bangkok clinics are priced at or slightly above the national average for Thailand. Clinics in Phuket or Chiang Mai may offer marginally lower base prices, but Bangkok provides more clinical options and better international patient infrastructure for managing a full IVF cycle.