Chemotherapy in Thailand typically costs from AUD $2,889 / ฿A98,237 to AUD $2,889 / ฿A98,237. Final expenses depend on the drug protocol, cancer type, and choice between branded or generic medications. In Australia, patients often face high out-of-pocket costs or long public waitlists for certain treatments. Australians usually save around 56% compared to the average Australian price of AUD $11,557 / ฿A392,949. Quotes generally include oncologist consultations, drug administration, nursing care, and routine monitoring.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a major hub like Bangkok provides access to ultra-modern technology at hospitals like Bumrungrad International. It is one of the world's largest private centres and holds JCI accreditation. For those seeking integrative care, Panacee Hospital Rama 2 specialises in combining modern treatments with cellular-level analysis. Patients often find better value in Pattaya, where Bangkok Hospital Pattaya offers accredited care in a resort setting.
| Thailand | Turkey | South Korea | |
| Chemotherapy | from AUD $2,889 / ฿A98,237 | from AUD $3,511 / ฿A119,358 | from AUD $4,045 / ฿A137,532 |
| Lymphoma chemotherapy | from AUD $4,623 / ฿A157,180 | from AUD $4,334 / ฿A147,356 | from AUD $32,505 / ฿A1,105,170 |
| Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) | from AUD $43,340 / ฿A1,473,560 | from AUD $32,505 / ฿A1,105,170 | from AUD $33,950 / ฿A1,154,289 |
| Chemotherapy for uterine cancer | from AUD $3,612 / ฿A122,797 | from AUD $5,779 / ฿A196,475 | from AUD $2,167 / ฿A73,678 |
| Chemotherapy for lung cancer | from AUD $3,034 / ฿A103,149 | from AUD $1,445 / ฿A49,119 | from AUD $780 / ฿A26,524 |
Dr Litleaungdej is a Thai Board-certified haematologist who serves as a pioneering specialist at Huahin Hospital. She graduated with second-class honours from Naresuan University before completing a senior fellowship at Thammasat University.
When considering Chemotherapy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
HIPEC involves delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity to treat cancer.
Chemotherapy for breast cancer is a systemic treatment using drugs to destroy cancer cells in the body.
Chemo uses cancer drugs to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells in the lungs.
Involves the use of powerful drugs to target and destroy cancer cells in the liver, aiming to shrink tumors and prevent metastasis.