CONTACT US for a free quote
Plan Your Medical Procedure with Our Dedicated Care Team
Excellent reviews
1500+ Happy Clients
Free cost indication
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thailand leads Southeast Asia with 65 Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited organizations in the country as of 2026, more than any other country in the region.
JCI accreditation is often seen as the gold standard in global heatlhcare, requiring hospitals to meet over 1,200 patient safety and care standards which are checked every 3 years to maintain the JCI-accreditation.
For medical tourists, this accreditation offers an objective benchmark for the quality of care you can expect and guarantees the same level of quality expected from top hospitals around the world.
Bumrungrad International Hospital is a 580-bed tertiary care facility in Bangkok, treating over 1.1 million patients annually from 190 countries. Founded in 1980 and JCI-accredited since 2002, Bumrungrad offers comprehensive medical services across 47 specialty centers with over 1,200 physicians. The hospital is recognized by Newsweek as Thailand's top hospital and one of the world's best, known for cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and advanced surgical procedures.
Vejthani Hospital is a 263-bed JCI-accredited tertiary care hospital in Bangkok's Bang Kapi district, established in 1994. Known as "King of Bones," the hospital has performed over 10,000 joint replacement surgeries and serves 300,000+ patients from 100+ countries annually. Vejthani holds CCPC certifications for knee replacement, hip replacement, lumbar surgery, and infertility, with translation services in 20+ languages.
Bangkok Hospital is a 488-bed tertiary care hospital in Bangkok, founded in 1972 as one of Thailand's first private hospitals. As the flagship facility of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), Thailand's largest private hospital network, Bangkok Hospital offers comprehensive medical services across 30+ specialized departments with over 1,200 physicians. JCI-accredited with six consecutive certifications, the hospital is recognized by Newsweek as one of Thailand's best hospitals for three consec
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is a 275-bed tertiary care hospital in Bangkok, founded in 1979 and serving over 400,000 patients annually with 400+ specialists. JCI-accredited since 2007 and recognized as Thailand's first Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital by WHO and UNICEF in 1999, Samitivej specializes in pediatrics, maternity care, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and gastroenterology with multilingual staff and dedicated international patient services.
Praram 9 Hospital is a 300-bed private hospital in Bangkok that has been providing advanced healthcare since 1992. JCI-accredited since 2010, the hospital is recognized for complex medical procedures including kidney transplants, cardiac surgery, and brain surgery. Having performed over 1,000 kidney transplants, it ranks as Thailand's leading private hospital for this specialty and was named 9th among Thailand's top hospitals by Newsweek in 2025.
MedPark Hospital is a 25-story tertiary care facility in Bangkok that opened in 2020, offering 550 beds and 300 examination rooms. Over 350 healthcare specialists, with 70% holding overseas qualifications, provide care across 30+ specialties. JCI-accredited in 2023 and ranked 6th best hospital in Thailand by Newsweek 2025, MedPark specializes in cardiac care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurology with advanced equipment including PET-CT, MRI 3 Tesla, and hybrid operating theaters.
Phyathai 2 International Hospital is a 550-bed multispecialty hospital in Bangkok serving over 700,000 patients annually across 27 specialized medical centers. Established in 1987 and JCI-accredited since 2014, the hospital operates with Philips medical technology and a Hybrid Operating Room, offering comprehensive services from cardiology and orthopedics to IVF and cosmetic surgery with a philosophy of "world-class quality with Thai hospitality."
Yanhee International Hospital is a 400-bed multi-specialty hospital in Bangkok established in 1984, treating over 2,000 outpatients daily from 162 countries. JCI-accredited since 2011 with ISO certification since 2000, Yanhee specializes in cosmetic and plastic surgery with 72% of international patients seeking aesthetic procedures. The hospital operates 95 outpatient examination rooms, 12 major and 30 minor operating rooms with 150 full-time doctors and 1,500 healthcare professionals.
Thailand's JCI network extends to major tourist destinations, ensuring international patients can access quality care throughout the country.
Bangkok Hospital Phuket is BDMS's flagship southern facility with 200+ beds and JCI accreditation. The hospital introduced Thailand's first hyperbaric oxygen therapy center and offers comprehensive emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology services. Located 35-60 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Bangkok Hospital Siriroj (formerly Phuket International Hospital) earned JCI accreditation in December 2012. This 150-bed facility established in 1982 was Phuket's first private hospital and home to the Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI) — Southeast Asia's leading cosmetic surgery center. Patients from 120+ countries are served by coordinators speaking 9 languages.
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai is a 122-bed JCI-accredited facility that has maintained continuous accreditation since 2015 (current through 2027). Just 15 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport, the hospital operates 21 specialized clinics including a Heart Center affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University.
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital became the first JCI-accredited hospital in Northern Thailand in November 2009. Part of the Ramkhamhaeng Group (separate from BDMS), this 350-bed hospital offers cardiac care with advanced heart rhythm treatment technology, pediatric specialty care, and comprehensive oncology services. Less than 10 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya achieved JCI accreditation in 2009 with subsequent re-accreditations in 2012, 2015, and 2022. This 300-bed facility operates 30 specialized centers including the region's only Heart Center with Bangkok-level technology. Serving 40% international patients from 150+ countries, the hospital offers services in 20+ languages. Winner of the Prime Minister's Export Award and Healthcare Asia 6-Star Award 2021.
Samitivej Sriracha Hospital was the first JCI-accredited hospital in Eastern Thailand. With 234 beds and 1,000+ medical professionals, this facility serves the Eastern Economic Corridor industrial area near Laem Chabang Port. The hospital includes a dedicated Japanese Medical Center for the significant Japanese expatriate community.
Bangkok Hospital Samui provides JCI-accredited care (since 2012) on Thailand's second-largest island. This 50-bed facility features 12 ICU beds, 2 modern operating rooms, and a trained Medivac team for evacuations from Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. Over 60% of patients are international, with translation services in 8 languages and direct insurance billing available.
Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai operates as a 400-bed regional referral center in Songkhla Province. While holding Thailand Hospital Accreditation and Global Healthcare Accreditation (first in southern Thailand), this facility demonstrates that some excellent hospitals maintain alternative high-quality credentials rather than JCI specifically.
Bangkok Hospital Ratchasima in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is JCI-accredited and serves Thailand's northeastern region as part of the BDMS network.
JCI accreditation evaluates hospitals against over 1,200 measurable standards covering patient safety, quality improvement, infection control, medication management, and organizational governance. Hospitals undergo formal evaluation every three years, with five virtual touchpoints between surveys to maintain continuous improvement.
To earn JCI accreditation, a hospital must demonstrate compliance with International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs) — including patient identification protocols, medication safety, surgical safety checklists, infection prevention, and fall prevention. The 8th Edition Standards (released July 2024) added new requirements for cybersecurity, telehealth, and environmental sustainability.
Beyond basic hospital accreditation, JCI Clinical Care Program Certifications (CCPC) recognize excellence in disease-specific or procedure-specific programs. CCPC requires at least 25 patients managed under clinical practice guidelines with six months of documented compliance.
Thai hospitals with notable CCPC achievements include:
JCI accreditation evaluates organizational systems and processes, not individual physician competence or treatment outcomes. The accreditation reflects compliance at survey time; performance can vary between evaluations. JCI also doesn't address billing practices, insurance arrangements, or medical ethics specifically.
For maximum assurance, patients should:
Thailand ranks among the top 5 countries globally for JCI accreditations, reflecting two decades of strategic investment in medical tourism infrastructure. The country's success stems from early mover advantage (Bumrungrad's 2002 accreditation set regional standards), government tourism support, strong competition among private hospital groups, and thousands of Thai physicians trained at institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan.
For international patients, Thailand's concentration of JCI facilities offers meaningful choice across price points, locations, and specialties — from premium flagship hospitals like Bumrungrad to regional facilities like Bangkok Hospital Samui that bring JCI-standard care to tourist destinations.
Navigating Thailand's extensive network of JCI hospitals requires matching your specific medical needs with hospital expertise. At Konkai, we help you identify the best hospital for your procedure, arrange appointments with appropriate specialists, and coordinate travel logistics — taking the complexity out of medical tourism while ensuring you receive internationally accredited care.
.svg){kind=small}
.png)
