LASIK in Thailand: 2026 prices

Published prices for laser eye surgery in Bangkok, and how to plan the days around it.

Updated October 2026 · Prices in baht with US dollars at about ฿33.5 = $1

Not medical advice This guide covers costs and travel planning only. Talk to your own doctor or dentist before booking treatment abroad, and get a written quote and treatment plan from the hospital or clinic. Prices change; always confirm before you travel.

Laser eye surgery is a popular procedure to combine with a trip to Bangkok. The screening and surgery take a few days, and major hospitals publish their package prices.

Prices at Bangkok Hospital (both eyes)

ProcedurePriceAbout
ReLEx SMILE฿101,000$3,015
FemtoLASIK฿101,000$3,015
FemtoLASIK PRESBYOND฿113,000$3,373
Excimer PRK฿71,000$2,119
Pre-operative check฿2,000$60

From Bangkok Hospital, package valid until 31 December 2026, including medication to take home. Smaller specialist clinics can be cheaper: Younify Clinic lists PRK from ฿42,500 and FemtoLASIK from ฿69,000 for both eyes (August 2026), with SMILE and ICL quoted after assessment.

Thailand vs the US

LASIK in the US averaged about $2,246 per eye in 2026 according to All About Vision, roughly $4,500 for both eyes. In Bangkok, FemtoLASIK costs about $3,015 at a major hospital and from about $2,060 at a specialist clinic.

How many days to plan

  • Before the trip: stop wearing contact lenses for the period the clinic tells you, as this affects the screening.
  • Screening day: a long appointment to check whether you are suitable and which procedure fits.
  • Surgery day: usually same-day; someone should accompany you back to your hotel.
  • Follow-up: at least one check before you fly.

Most people see clearly within one to two days after FemtoLASIK or SMILE, while PRK recovery takes longer. Do not book a non-refundable flight for the morning after surgery; confirm the schedule with the clinic first.

After surgery Plan quiet days: no swimming pools or the sea, no dusty tuk-tuk rides, and sunglasses outdoors, following your surgeon's instructions. Save the beaches for after you get the all-clear.

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Questions people ask

How much is LASIK in Thailand?

At Bangkok Hospital, FemtoLASIK or ReLEx SMILE costs ฿101,000 for both eyes and PRK ฿71,000 in 2026. Specialist clinics advertise FemtoLASIK from about ฿69,000.

Is LASIK cheaper in Thailand than the US?

Usually. US LASIK averages about $2,246 per eye, around $4,500 for both, versus roughly $2,000–3,000 for both eyes in Bangkok.

How long should I stay in Bangkok for LASIK?

Allow for a screening day, the surgery day and at least one follow-up before flying, plus spare days. Confirm with your clinic.

Can I go to the beach after LASIK?

Not straight away. Surgeons usually advise avoiding swimming and dust for a period after surgery. Follow your clinic's instructions.

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