If a haematologist, cardiologist, or oncologist in Bangladesh has referred you abroad, this guide covers everything you need to know about Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok.
Since August 2024, Indian medical visa appointments dropped from 7,000 to just 500 per day, Thailand stepped in with no visa backlog and no political friction.
My 1Health is the official representative of Bumrungrad International Hospital connecting Bangladeshi patients with specialist care at no additional cost.
We coordinate appointments, visa invitation letters, accommodation, and Bengali language support from your first message.
Bumrungrad is JCI accredited since 1997 with 580+ beds, 500,000+ international patients annually, and 70+ interpreter languages including Bengali.
This guide covers:
- Treatment cost (খরচ) at Bumrungrad vs alternatives
- Halal food (হালাল) and prayer facilities
- What Bumrungrad treats (conditions and specialties)
- Thailand medical visa (ভিসা) checklist from Dhaka
- Flights (ফ্লাইট) from Dhaka to Bangkok
- Family accommodation and total trip budget
- How to book through My 1Health
Speak to the official Bumrungrad representative for Bangladesh
Why Bangladeshi patients are choosing Bumrungrad right now
The shift from India to Thailand is not a preference; it is a response to a blocked route.
India visa collapse (2024):
- 7,000 daily slots cut to 500 across all five Indian visa centres
- 20,000+ applications rejected in Dhaka alone in September 2024
- Maitree, Bandhan, and Mitali Express rail services suspended
Why Bumrungrad works:
- Thai embassy Dhaka: no quota, no backlog, no rejections for documented medical cases
- JCI accredited since 1997- same standard as Apollo Kolkata and Narayana
- Bengali interpreters confirmed at booking
- Certified Halal food and dedicated prayer rooms
80% of Bangladeshi patients contacting Bangkok agencies in late 2024 had originally planned to go to India (The Business Standard, 2024)
Bumrungrad treatment cost vs alternatives for Bangladeshi patients (2026)
Bumrungrad is priced at international hospital standards. It is not the cheapest route. It is the most accessible route for patients who need treatment now and cannot wait for an Indian visa.
| Procedure | Bumrungrad (USD) | Kolkata* (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bypass surgery (CABG) | $9,000- $14,000 | $5,500- $10,000* |
| Valve replacement | $10,000- $16,000 | $6,000- $11,000* |
| Angioplasty / stent | $4,000- $7,000 | $2,500- $5,000* |
| Cancer (first treatment cycle) | $4,000- $12,000 | $3,000- $9,000* |
| Kidney transplant | $25,000- $40,000 | $12,000- $22,000* |
| Bone marrow transplant | $28,000- $45,000 | $15,000- $25,000* |
| Neurosurgery | $12,000- $22,000 | $6,000- $14,000* |
*India visa availability makes these inaccessible for most patients today. All figures are 2026 approximations subject to patient specific assessment. 1 USD = 124 BDT at the time this is published.
For complex cases where domestic Bangladesh cannot safely deliver the procedure, the gap narrows considerably.
Patients who compare both estimates in BDT often find the difference smaller than expected.
Halal food, prayer facilities, and Bengali support at Bumrungrad
| Service | What Bumrungrad provides |
|---|---|
| Halal food (হালাল) | Certified Halal meals for Muslim inpatients. Part of the standard protocol, requested at admission. |
| Prayer facilities | Dedicated prayer rooms on the hospital premises, available to patients and family members at all times. |
| Bengali interpreter | Confirmed at appointment booking. Available for consultations, consent forms, and daily ward communication. |
| Bengali coordinator (My 1Health) | A Bengali speaking patient coordinator is assigned from your first message, before you even reach Bangkok. |
The Bengali interpreter at Bumrungrad is a structured clinical service, not a translation app.
When your family needs to understand a surgical consent form in Bangkok, this is what makes the journey workable.
Confirm Halal food, prayer rooms, and Bengali interpreter for your admission
What Bumrungrad treats and why it matters for Bangladeshi patients
Bumrungrad International Hospital is a 580 bed tertiary care centre, JCI accredited since 1997, seeing 500,000+ international patients annually from 190 countries with 70+ interpreter services.
1. Cancer treatment- Horizon Regional Cancer Centre
Bumrungrad's Horizon Regional Cancer Centre is one of the few facilities in Asia where a dedicated tumour board reviews each case collectively before treatment begins.
The Horizon centre runs as a standalone cancer facility with full access to systemic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and IMRT and VMAT radiotherapy, precision treatments not widely available across the region.
For patients who have received a diagnosis at home and are uncertain about the protocol, Bumrungrad's tumour board provides a formal second opinion with a documented treatment plan.
Cancer treatment at Bumrungrad starts from approximately USD 4,000 for a first cycle.
Talk to the Bumrungrad cancer team
2. Cardiac surgery- Heart Centre
The Heart Centre has served patients from South Asia and the Middle East for decades, with cardiac surgical volumes that significantly exceed what most private hospitals perform in five years.
For families comparing Bumrungrad against a domestic option, the clinical question is whether the complexity of the condition can be safely managed at home.
For multi vessel CABG, structural valve disease, or cases where a cardiologist has advised treatment abroad, the Heart Centre team is available for medical report review within 2 to 5 business days through My 1Health.
Bypass surgery at Bumrungrad starts from USD 9,000.
Talk to the Bumrungrad cardiac team
3. Bone marrow transplant- thalassemia and blood cancer
Bumrungrad's BMT and haematology unit performs both autologous and allogeneic transplants, with protocols experienced in South Asian patient presentations.
The cure rate for thalassemia major BMT in children under 14 with a matched sibling donor is 85 to 95% (Blood journal, 2022), and Bumrungrad's team reviews cases within 2 to 5 business days.
For families managing thalassemia through ongoing transfusions, the comparison is direct: annual management costs USD 1,154 to USD 2,810 without curing the condition.
Allogeneic BMT at Bumrungrad starts from approximately USD 28,000.
Talk to the Bumrungrad BMT team
4. Neurology and neurosurgery
Bumrungrad's Neurological Institute offers brain tumour surgery, complex spine surgery, and 3T MRI diagnostics.
It also uses intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, which allows surgeons to operate on complex cases while continuously checking brain function in real time.
Intraoperative monitoring is not widely available in private hospitals across the region.
Brain surgery and neurology at Bumrungrad ranges from USD 12,000 to USD 22,000 depending on procedure and complexity.
Talk to the Bumrungrad neurology team
5. Orthopaedic treatment and spine
Hip replacement, knee replacement, and complex spine surgery are performed at Bumrungrad's Orthopaedic Centre with robotic assisted surgical technology.
Robotic joint surgery improves implant accuracy and reduces recovery time beyond what conventional technique allows, and is not available at most hospitals in the region.
Hip and knee replacement at Bumrungrad starts from USD 8,000 to USD 14,000 per joint.
My 1Health confirms surgical candidacy and arranges the full appointment within days of report submission.
Talk to the Bumrungrad orthopaedic team
6. Fertility and IVF
Bumrungrad's Reproductive Medicine Centre offers IVF, ICSI, embryo freezing, and fertility assessment in a clinical environment with strict international laboratory protocols.
For couples who have undergone failed cycles at home and need access to a higher grade IVF setting, Bumrungrad manages cases with full discretion through My 1Health.
Thailand medical visa (ভিসা) from Bangladesh- checklist
The correct visa is the Thailand Non Immigrant Type O, also available as an eVisa applied for online. Processing is straightforward when documentation is complete.
Visa checklist:
1. Valid passport- minimum 6 months' validity beyond travel date
2. Completed Thai visa application form (online or at Thai Embassy Dhaka)
3. 2 passport photographs (4cm x 6cm, white background)
4. Hospital invitation letter from Bumrungrad- My 1Health obtains this within 24 to 48 hours of appointment confirmation
5. Medical diagnosis or referral letter from your Bangladeshi doctor
6. Bank statement showing sufficient funds
7. Return flight booking confirmation
8. Accommodation confirmation near Bumrungrad
9. Attendant visa: up to 2 family members apply on the same Non Immigrant O category, attaching the patient's appointment letter
Processing time: 3 to 5 business days at the Royal Thai Embassy, Dhaka.
Visa fee: Approximately USD 35 to USD 40 per applicant. Family of three: budget USD 105 to USD 120.
Dhaka to Bangkok flights (ফ্লাইট) and travel cost
Direct flight time: approximately 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours.
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Airlines | Biman Bangladesh Airlines (direct), Thai Airways, US Bangla, Air Asia |
| Economy return per person | BDT 30,000- 55,000 (USD 270- 500) |
| Return for family of three | BDT 90,000- 1,65,000 (USD 800- 1,500) |
| Airport to Bumrungrad | 40 to 50 mins by metered taxi- THB 250 to 400 (BDT 800 to 1,300) |
Family accommodation near Bumrungrad and total trip budget
Bumrungrad is on Sukhumvit Soi 3, Bangkok. Halal food is within 200 metres.
| Accommodation | Cost per night |
|---|---|
| Budget guesthouses, Sukhumvit Soi 3 11 (Halal food walkable) | BDT 2,000- 4,000 (USD 18- 36) |
| Mid range hotels, Nana to Asoke (5 to 15 mins walk) | BDT 5,500- 12,000 (USD 50- 110) |
| In hospital rooms with attendant beds | Contact My 1Health for confirmed rates |
14 day trip budget- family of 3 (excluding treatment):
| Item | BDT | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights (3 passengers) | 90,000- 1,65,000 | 800- 1,500 |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | 84,000- 1,68,000 | 760- 1,520 |
| Food (14 days) | 42,000- 70,000 | 380- 635 |
| Local transport | 14,000- 28,000 | 125- 250 |
| Thailand visa fees (3 persons) | 11,500- 13,000 | 105- 120 |
| Pre op tests and pharmacy | 22,000- 55,000 | 200- 500 |
| Contingency (10%) | 26,000- 50,000 | 237- 453 |
| Total trip (excl. treatment) | 2,89,500- 5,49,000 | 2,607- 4,978 |
2026 estimates. Exchange rate: 1 USD = approximately 110 BDT.
My 1Health provides a full breakdown combining both the procedure estimate and trip costs- one clear number for your family to plan against.
How to book your Bumrungrad appointment through My 1Health
My 1Health is the official Bumrungrad representative for Bangladeshi patients. We confirm appointments, obtain the visa invitation letter, and coordinate everything at no additional cost to you.
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24/7 support- Share your reports. WhatsApp us now (+1 718 550 0880) or email [email protected]. Send your diagnosis report, recent scans, and travel timeline
- We forward to the specialist. My 1Health sends your documents to Bumrungrad's relevant department for clinical review
- Bumrungrad responds in 2-5 days. The MDT prepares a treatment plan and cost estimate for your case
- Appointment confirmed, visa letter issued. My 1Health obtains the official invitation letter required for your Thailand visa
- Visa and travel coordinated. Full visa process guided for patient, donor if applicable, and family attendants
- Bengali speaking coordinator with you throughout. Before departure, during your stay, and after you return home
Same price guarantee: You pay exactly what you would pay going directly to Bumrungrad. No markup. No fee charged to the patient.
