Best Relex Smile Eye Surgery Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr Sumet Supalaset holds an international certificate in refractive surgery from London, specialising in the latest SMILE and presbyopia correction techniques.

• Completed advanced cornea and refractive surgery training in Kyoto, Japan
• Conducted specialist research at UCLA in the United States
• Specialises in full-range vision correction including ReLEx SMILE and ICL
• Former lecturer at the prestigious Chulabhorn Royal Academy
• Published clinical research on laser flap creation and corneal health

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is a leading figure in vision correction as the President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand. He leads the surgical team at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed specialist automated lamella keratoplasty training in Atlanta, USA
• Former Chief of the Refractive Surgeries and Contact Lens Unit at Rajavithi Hospital
• Research fellow in retina and vitreous medicine at the USC Medical School in Los Angeles
• Expert in anterior segment surgery including ReLEx SMILE and advanced LASIK techniques

Dr. Sasi Yaisawang is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO). Dr. Yaisawang earned her medical degree with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University. She performs LASIK eye surgery and other corrective vision procedures.

• Certified as a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist by the RCOPT.
• Completed medical training at Srinagarind Hospital and Khon Kaen University.
• Holds a certificate in telemedicine from Harvard University School of Medicine.
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO 9001:2015-certified medical facility.

Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first ophthalmic surgeon in Southeast Asia to complete a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at the Washington University Eye Center.

• Performs thousands of successful laser vision corrections including ReLEx SMILE and LASIK
• Medical Director at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Trains other ophthalmologists through his role as Director of a specialist fellowship programme
• Participates in global clinical studies on laser innovation and outcomes

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who completed an international clinical fellowship in the United States.

• Specialised in glaucoma and vision correction at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago
• Earned her medical degree and ophthalmology certificate from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating complex vision conditions as a medical doctor
• Provides specialist eye care backed by rigorous international training and clinical experience

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist who previously served as the head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Performed over 10,000 successful vision correction procedures throughout his career
• Former Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Served as the head of the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre for the Ministry of Public Health
• Specialised resident training completed at Srinagarind Hospital and Khon Kaen University
• Focuses on precision refractive error correction at the dedicated Laser Vision centre

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a dedicated refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Centre in Thailand. She focus exclusively on laser vision correction and corneal health.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery
• Refractive surgery specialist at TRSC, a centre focused on vision correction
• Served as a cornea specialist at Piyavate Hospital for seven years
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in managing complex corneal conditions and vision refractive errors

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialist ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Certified ophthalmologist from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on precise vision correction techniques for corneal issues
• Graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Dr Wiwan Sansanayudh is a highly specialized corneal surgeon who completed clinical fellowships at the University of Toronto and the University of California.

• Deeply experienced in refractive surgery techniques at the Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital training the next generation of eye specialists
• Completed advanced training in cornea and external disease at Toronto Western Hospital
• Published numerous research articles on refractive outcomes in major international medical journals
• Regular presenter at global ophthalmology conferences on latest laser technology

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center who holds a specialized certificate in SMILE from the London Vision Clinic.

• Graduated with First Class Honours from Mahidol University in Thailand
• Completed a clinical fellowship specifically in cornea and refractive surgery
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan
• Former instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Expertise in managing dry eye conditions alongside vision correction procedures

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a dual-certified specialist in cornea and refractive surgery at the Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

• Graduated with second-class honours from Thailand's prestigious Mahidol University
• Completed advanced residency training and a fellowship in ophthalmology
• Serves as a visiting lecturer for cornea and refractive surgery specialist programmes
• Focuses on restoring visual clarity through precise laser vision correction

Associate Professor Ekktet Chansue was the first South East Asian ophthalmologist invited to join Project ORBIS, a global non-profit dedicated to saving sight.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University Eye Center in the USA
• Served as the former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Acting Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Holds an international fellowship in ophthalmology from Project ORBIS in New York

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is a Harvard-trained specialist who leads the Cornea and Refractive surgery department at Ramathibodi Hospital. He brings elite academic expertise to every laser eye procedure at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
• Holds a second international fellowship from the Emory Eye Center in the USA
• Directs the refractive surgery programme at Mahidol University, training future specialists
• Specialises in advanced corneal health and complex vision correction cases

Professor Sabong Srivannaboon is a premier cornea specialist who leads vision correction at TRSC International Eye and Vision Centre.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Tulane Medical School in the USA
• Holds a clinical fellowship in cornea from the University of British Columbia in Canada
• Serves as Professor Emeritus at Siriraj Hospital within Mahidol University
• Expert in treating complex corneal conditions and vision correction needs
• Academic leader who has trained many specialist ophthalmologists in Thailand

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and specialises in cornea and refractive surgery at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Recognised internationally for research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Authored multiple medical textbooks and research papers on eye health
• Completing a PhD to bring academic precision to refractive procedures
• Focuses on corneal health to ensure stable long-term surgical outcomes
• Dedicated to public eye health education and social volunteerism

Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan completed an elite fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specialises in advanced laser vision correction at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Holds a clinical fellowship from the Boston Laser Institute in the United States
• Teaches the next generation of eye specialists at Mahidol University
• Completed specialised training in lamellar keratoplasty in Singapore
• Expert in managing both routine refractive errors and complex corneal conditions

Dr Teeravee Hongyok is a specialist ophthalmologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital. He focuses on complex eye treatments including cornea transplants and laser vision correction.

• Specialised fellowship training in cornea and external eye disease
• Consultant at one of Southeast Asia's largest JCI-accredited medical centres
• Focuses on precision-based laser procedures and corneal health
• Experienced in managing both routine vision correction and intricate surface diseases