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Thailand's largest private hospital group, founded in 1969, operating Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej, BNH, Phyathai and Paolo hospitals - patients are treated at a specific network hospital.
Overview
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS) is a private hospital group headquartered in Bangkok. According to BDMS, it was founded on October 30, 1969 by a group of doctors, and its first hospital, Bangkok Hospital on Soi Soonvijai, Phetchaburi Road, opened on February 26, 1971. BDMS describes itself as Thailand's largest private hospital network.
Specialties and Treatment Focus
BDMS is a hospital network rather than a single clinic. Its hospital groups are Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej, BNH, Phyathai, Paolo and the Royal hospitals in Cambodia. It also runs the BDMS Wellness Clinic (opened in 2019 on Wireless Road), the BDMS MEDEVAC emergency evacuation center, N Health laboratories and Save Drug pharmacies.
Doctors and Medical Team
Doctors are employed by the individual hospitals in the network; patients choose a specific hospital and specialist. Physician profiles are published on each hospital's own website, such as bangkokhospital.com and phyathai.com.
International Patient Experience
BDMS says it aims to be a medical hub for the Asia-Pacific region. International patient services, language support and visa assistance are arranged through the individual hospitals.
Key facts
- Founded in 1969; Bangkok Hospital opened in 1971, per BDMS
- BDMS states it operates 60 hospitals with more than 9,300 beds (its history page cites 56 hospitals in Thailand and 2 in Cambodia)
- Accreditation in our records: JCI (held by individual network hospitals)
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Accreditations & certifications
JCIAccreditedThe international arm of The Joint Commission, the organisation that accredits most hospitals in the United States. Of everything on this page, it is the mark an American is most likely to recognise.
Getting to Bangkok from the U.S.
- Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)11 mi straight-line · ≈ 15 mi by road · ≈ 20 min drive
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)12 mi straight-line · ≈ 16 mi by road · ≈ 25 min drive
Approximate: straight-line distance from the clinic's map location, times 1.3 for roads, at an average 25 mph for trips under 10 road miles and 40 mph for longer ones. Traffic and border waits are not included. Airport and crossing locations: Don Mueang International Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport (Wikidata). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Visa. Since September 15, 2026, U.S. passport holders may enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, extendable once by 30 days at an immigration office. The free Thailand Digital Arrival Card must be filed online before arrival.
Flights. No nonstop service from most U.S. cities. Typical routings connect through Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Doha or Dubai, with total travel time of 20 hours or more.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions (July 7, 2026), with Level 2 near the Thai-Cambodian border and in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat provinces; Bangkok is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS)
Is Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) accredited?
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) lists these accreditations and certifications: JCI. JCI accreditation can be checked in the Joint Commission International online directory.
Where is Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS)?
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) is in Bangkok, Thailand. Address: Bangkok Hospital HQ: 2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310.
What do patients say about Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS)?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 4.8 out of 5 from 9,472 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) from the U.S.?
Since September 15, 2026, U.S. passport holders may enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, extendable once by 30 days at an immigration office. The free Thailand Digital Arrival Card must be filed online before arrival. No nonstop service from most U.S. cities. Typical routings connect through Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Doha or Dubai, with total travel time of 20 hours or more.
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