Best Spinal Pain Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr. Pongwat Polpong is a top neurosurgeon and specialist in regenerative medicine in Thailand. He has more than 15 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He trained at Siriraj Hospital, the Neurological Institute of Thailand, and the International Neuroscience Institute in Germany.

Dr. Pongwat has published many research papers on neurosurgery, parasitology, spine disorders, and brain diseases. His work includes studies on percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy, cerebral cysticercosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebrovascular disorders.

He performed Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi’s first endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery, a minimally invasive treatment for pituitary tumors. As Chief Physician at EDNA Wellness, he leads programs in Stem Cell Therapy, Neurology, Bone and Joint Regeneration, and Nutrition Enhancement.

Dr Thongrong is a board-certified physiatrist and the Head of Rehabilitation at King Mongkut Chaokhunthahan Hospital, specialising in non-invasive spinal pain relief.

• Uses ultrasound-guided hydrodissection to release trapped nerves and soothe chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Specialises in radio-frequency and advanced laser therapy for targeted, surgery-free pain management
• Presented research on surgical and anatomical skills at the 17th Ottawa Conference in Perth, Australia
• Instructor of Musculoskeletal System and Body Movement at the KMITL Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Suwit Tangcharoenwathanakul is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine disorders. He has subspecialty training in spine surgery.

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University (2010). Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery, Hatyai Hospital (2015). Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Lerdsin Hospital (2020).

Somjet Tosamran, MD, is a neurologist. Dr. Tosamran is a fellow in epilepsy at the Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2024–present). Dr. Tosamran completed a neurology residency at the same hospital (2021–2024). Earlier training includes internships at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital and Sakaeo Crown Prince Hospital.

Accreditations and education: Neurologist certification, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024). Master of Science in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). Doctor of Medicine, First Class Honors, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2018).

Dr Tara Rak-areekul achieved first place in the National Formative Neurological Examination and serves at PYONG Rehabilitation Group with a focus on comprehensive neuro-recovery.

• Specialises in managing complex nerve pain and headache disorders linked to spinal health
• Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in cognitive and clinical neurology
• Won the national Epilepsy Quiz Tournament for her diagnostic expertise in neurological cases
• Certified in international stroke treatment and movement disorder principles
• Contributes to the Chula Neuroscience Series on behavioral management in neuro-disorders

Dr Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group, specialising in non-surgical pain management for spinal and musculoskeletal conditions.

• Expert in Western dry needling to release myofascial trigger points in the back and neck
• Uses focused shockwave piezo technology to treat chronic pain without invasive surgery
• Specialises in neurorehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injuries and nerve pain
• Trained in electrodiagnostic studies to precisely identify the source of nerve-related pain
• First Class Honours graduate from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's premier medical school

Dr Rawipa Khunnarong specialises in interventional rehabilitation at PYONG Rehabilitation Group, focusing on non-surgical ways to fix persistent back and neck issues.

• Uses dry needling techniques to release deep muscular trigger points and ease spinal tension
• Performs musculoskeletal interventions to improve mobility without relying on invasive surgery
• Completed specialized training in sports rehabilitation and exercise medicine
• Member of the Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association (TRMA)
• Manages complex spinal pain cases through targeted physical therapy and neurorehabilitation

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul (Dr. Faangkaow) is a geriatrician and lecturer in the Geriatric Medicine Division at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She practices at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Geriatric Healthcare Center and Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital.

Accreditations include: M.D. (Second Class Honors, 2017); Diplomate, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2021); WHO‑SEARO ICOPE Master Trainer (2021). Additional credentials: Diplomate in Geriatric Medicine (2023); Diplomate, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (2024).

Research highlights include: a randomized controlled trial on oral nutritional supplements in older adults (Geriatrics, 2024); PG‑SGA versus MNA in hepatocellular carcinoma (Support Care Cancer 33, 116, 2025); and Thailand’s first abacavir hypersensitivity case report (J Med Assoc Thai, 2021). She was on the host team and served as a moderator at the 10th Asian Conference of Frailty and Sarcopenia in 2024.