Bangkok International Hospital

Thailand Spine Surgery at Bangkok International Hospital

Bangkok International Hospital is the premier choice for patients who need spine surgery in Thailand but face high costs, long waiting times, or limited treatments in their home country. This newest hospital within the Bangkok Hospital network is specifically designed for overseas patients.

Voted as "One of the World's Best Hospitals for Thailand Spine Surgery" for 2025, the hospital provides a broad spectrum of spine treatments, from minimally invasive surgery to complex operations. Bangkok International Hospital is referred to as the "Jewel in the Crown" of spine surgery in Thailand within the BDMS Hospital Network (Thailand’s largest private hospital group with 58 hospitals nationwide). It offers easy accessibility, highly experienced spine surgeons, modern technology, and personalized patient care.
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Instructor Surgeons from The Bangkok Spine Academy

Spine Connection’s International patients benefit from receiving treatment from expert instructor surgeons at Bangkok International Hospital, including respected spine specialists such as Dr. Tayard Buranakarl, a founder and Director of the Bangkok Spine Academy. Dr. Tayard is one of the most experienced surgeons in the Asia-Pacific region, and the first in Thailand to perform modern techniques such as ALIF, MAST TLIF, DLIF, OLIF, SIJ Fusion, and MIS CAPT. He is regarded as a ‘key opinion leader’ for Medtronic, the USA based company who invented the OLIF, the least invasive Lumbar spine fusion technique. Dr. Tayard’s latest achievement is being the first in Thailand to introduce the MIS-CAPT technique, a stabilization method for patients with poor bone quality, such as the elderly or those with osteoporosis.

Dr. Tayard and the Bangkok International Hospital spine surgery team are highly skilled surgeons and leaders in their field, regularly training other surgeons from Thailand and western countries through prestigious international fellowships. Every Spine Connection international patient can enjoy spine surgery in Thailand performed exclusively by senior experts, ensuring confidence and peace of mind when undergoing spine surgery away from home.

Spine Conditions Treated at Bangkok International Hospital

  • Lower Back Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Facet Joint Arthropathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Retrolisthesis
  • Pars Defect
  • Scoliosis (Idiopathic / Congenital)
  • Spinal Fractures
  • SI Joint Dysfunction
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Failed Back Surgery

Spine Surgery techniques at Bangkok International Hospital

  • Endoscopic Microdiscectomy
  • Endoscopic Laminotomy
  • Endoscopic Foraminotomy
  • Cervical ACDF
  • Lumbar ALIF
  • Lumbar OLIF
  • Lumbar MAST TLIF
  • Scoliosis Correction (Adult & Child)
  • MIS CAPT Technique
  • SIJ Fusion
  • Spinal Cord Stimulator
  • Therapeutic/Diagnostic Injections
  • Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation (RFA)
  • Advanced Rehabilitation

Excellence for International Spine Patients

Bangkok International Hospital is purpose-built for international spine and orthopaedic patients, offering tailored care such as multilingual case managers, interpreter services in over 10 languages, and seamless visa and immigration support to ease travel anxieties. This integrated care model ensures all aspects of your health are managed by a multidisciplinary team, from pre-op to rehab, so you’ll never feel like you’re navigating the system alone.

Our Spine Connection team has longstanding relationships with the hospital’s top spine surgeons in Thailand and medical staff, giving us an in-depth understanding of their procedures and patient processes. This allows us to guide you clearly and efficiently through every step, from your initial inquiry to your recovery at home. We also help coordinate comfortable accommodations and logistics for family and friends, making it easier for your loved ones to support you during your Bangkok spine surgery journey.


Featured Spine & Orthopaedic Surgeons

Dr. Tayard Buranakarl

Dr. Chaidej Sasomboon

Dr. Kanit Chamroontaneskul

Dr. Porameth Charoentanakorn

Dr. Sarij Srisuparp

Dr. Athikom Methathien

In-Patient Rehabilitation After Surgery

Having successful spine surgery is only the first step - it's equally important to safely regain your strength, mobility, and confidence through expert rehabilitation in the days after your surgery. At Bangkok International Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center, part of the Bangkok International Hospital network, you will receive professional care from skilled therapists and doctors. The rehabilitation team uses methods like physical therapy, gentle aquatic exercises, and targeted treatments to help reduce pain and speed up your recovery, getting you back to daily life as quickly and safely as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Spine Surgery in Thailand

Bangkok International Hospital holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation and complies with global healthcare standards. Our spine surgeons participate in continuous training and international fellowships to ensure safety and quality outcomes. Surgery is performed with the latest O-Arm navigation (real time imaging) to ensure accuracy, and a Neuromonitoring team is always used for required cases. Our top Spine Surgeons in Thailand are as experienced and confident in the latest techniques as the top surgeons in any Western country with a modern healthcare system, and potential complication rates are similar, often less.
Contact Spine Connection via our Enquiry Form, and our team will guide you through the online assessment process. We will help you through each step, from how to complete your Patient Evaluation Form, send your Body Schematic Diagram, and how to share your spine images. If you don’t have up-to-date MRI & X-Rays taken within 12 months, our team will provide a letter to take to your Personal Physician to arrange these. Once our top Spine Surgeons in Thailand evaluate your data, we will send your Treatment Plan and help explain everything so you can easily understand. We will have your surgeon answer any medical questions, and if you are happy with the treatment plan, we will help arrange your entire journey, so you can focus on healing and recovery.
Contact Spine Connection via our Enquiry Form if you are already travelling to Thailand or are currently in Thailand, and we will fast-track your request for an in-person consultation with our top Spine Surgeons in Thailand. We will ask you simple questions about your spine history and symptoms, and determine if you need spine images taken as part of the in-person Consultation. We will confirm the next availability and costs, and after your consultation we will explain your Treatment Plan and all pricing clearly for your understand.
Our team of Leading Spine Surgeons can treat Herniated Discs, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Hypertrophy/Arthritis, Scoliosis in Children / Adolescents / Adults, Spine Trauma, Spine Tumours, and Complex Deformities using the very latest and most minimally invasive techniques.
We offer interpreter support in over 10 languages - including English, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, and Japanese - to ensure clear communication throughout your care journey.
Procedure costs vary by complexity, but Thailand often offers savings of 30–60% versus Western countries, and in most cases can offer the same surgery with the same technologies and implants, or sometimes more advanced than what you can receive at home. A detailed cost estimate - including surgeon fees, hospital stay, and rehabilitation- will be provided after your initial assessment.
For patients who are self-funding their spine surgery at Bangkok International Hospital, payment can be made using international credit cards, direct wire transfer and cash.
For patients that have private health insurance that covers international elective spine surgery, Bangkok Internation Hospital has a dedicated team that will work directly with your insurance company, removing any additional stress and worry from your shoulders.
From your first consultation to surgery can take 2-4 weeks, depending on your medical evaluation, visa processing, and scheduling availability of your chosen surgeon.
Inpatient stays range from 3–7 days for minimally invasive procedures and up to 10 days for complex surgeries. Generally you will arrive in Thailand at least 3 days prior to the surgery date, and can stay in Thailand for 4-7 days after your hospital discharge before your final consultation with your surgeon and the “green light” to travel home. We will liaise with you after your return home and help you with any follow-up X-Rays required via your Personal Physician, usually 3 months after the surgery date. Spine Connection is here to assist you before, during and after your spine surgery in Thailand.
Yes, we facilitate comfortable companion accommodations, meal arrangements, and visa support so your loved ones can be by your side throughout hospitalization and rehabilitation. You will see in the Hospital photo gallery above that the ward rooms are spacious and have room for a rollaway bed for a support person to stay with them during the hospital recovery.
Our International Patient Services team assists with medical visa invitations, immigration guidance, airport transfers, and local transportation, ensuring a seamless arrival and departure process.

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5 Phetchaburi 47 Alley, Lane 8, Khwaeng Bang Kapi, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand
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