Bumrungrad International Hospital
West syndrome treatment cost in Thailand typically includes essential testing such as complex diagnostics of epilepsy, which runs from AUD $1,306 / ฿A44,389 to AUD $2,466 / ฿A83,845. Key surgical interventions like vagus nerve stimulation range from AUD $26,111 / ฿A887,776 to AUD $37,716 / ฿A1,282,343, while stereotaxic surgeries cost between AUD $21,759 / ฿A739,813 and AUD $36,265 / ฿A1,233,022. Total expenses depend on the required medication and surgical approach, typically offering 40–70% savings compared to Australia. Most advanced paediatric neurology services are located in Bangkok.
Typical West Syndrome Treatment Costs in Thailand
Bookimed Expert Insight: Complex paediatric cases benefit from multidisciplinary teams at JCI-accredited facilities. Bumrungrad International Hospital treats over one million patients annually and maintains international quality standards. Families seeking specialised epilepsy care can find fellowship-trained neurologists like Dr. Somjet Tosamran in Bangkok. For those requiring post-surgical support, centres like PYONG Rehabilitation Group offer neurorehabilitation led by experienced specialists. This integrated approach helps manage both seizures and developmental progress effectively.
| Thailand | Turkey | South Korea | |
| Vagus nerve stimulation | from AUD $26,111 / ฿A887,776 | from AUD $17,407 / ฿A591,850 | from AUD $32,639 / ฿A1,109,720 |
| Stereotaxic surgeries | from AUD $21,759 / ฿A739,813 | from AUD $4,217 / ฿A143,376 | - |
| Multiple subpial transections | - | from AUD $29,897 / ฿A1,016,503 | - |
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Board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023). Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital. CEO and Founder of PYONG Rehabilitation Group since 2023.
Clinical focus: neurorehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Uses robotics and wearable exoskeleton gait training. Performs ultrasound-guided procedures and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies.
Principal Investigator of a pilot randomized controlled trial on wearable exoskeleton gait training in subacute stroke. Presented to the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand in 2023. Instructor at KMITL since 2020.
Completed Rehabilitation Medicine residency at Chulalongkorn University in 2023. Earned an MD in 2017. Runs a public health platform with over 100,000 followers. Hosted PYONG SUMMIT in 2024 with over 200 attendees. Honors include nominee for Quality Person of the Year 2025 and First Prize in the Ananda Mahidol Pin Design in 2016.
Dr Tara Rak-areekul ranked first in Thailand's national neurological examination and won the national Epilepsy Quiz Tournament during her specialist training.
Dr Somjet Tosamran holds the first-honours medical degree from Chulalongkorn University and carries out specialist epilepsy training at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.