Thailand is a fairly big medical tourism hub. Walk into a Hostpital like Bumrungrad and you could be forgiven for thinking you just arrived in a 5 star hotel.
They use the same drugs as the US, most of the doctors are trained in the US. Many at places like Harvard.
At Bumrungrad, considered one of the top 3 international hospitals here, where perhaps 50% of the clientele are from overseas, expect to pay the following:
Room & Board - about $200-$300 a night depending on the room type you choose ($4,800 in the US)
CT Scan - about $750 ($7,983 in the US)
Anastheasia - about $100-$300 - depending on duration ($4,562 in the US)
And this is considered EXPENSIVE for Thailand.
With the Room & Board - most rooms have a sofa bed so family can stay. There's no visiting hours, you can come when you want and stay all night if you like. The rooms all have 42" wall TVs with cable TV.
Recent trips we have had there - my wife had our daughter, a C-section and 4 nights in hopsital - they do a package for the whole thing including all tests, doctors/surgeons fees, IV meds but not including dressings. Total cost came to $3,500
You are absolutely getting gouged in the US - sure labor is cheaper out here but standard of care is top notch. There is no reason for these prices.
Here is a room in the maternity ward.... standard room...
