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Pattaya and Chonburi at a glance
Private hospitals in Pattaya and elsewhere in Chonburi province offer cosmetic and plastic surgery with international patient services. For specialised procedures, patients often compare surgeons here and in nearby Bangkok.
Why patients choose Pattaya
- Close to Bangkok's main international airport by road
- Plenty of accommodation, including long-stay serviced apartments
- A large expatriate community and multilingual services
Getting there
- From Suvarnabhumi (BKK): around 2 hours by road; many hospitals and hotels arrange transfers.
- U-Tapao (UTP): a smaller airport south of Pattaya with limited domestic and international flights.
- Arrange your return transfer so you are not carrying luggage soon after surgery.
Recovery considerations
Choose quiet accommodation away from nightlife areas, close to your hospital. As at any beach destination, avoid swimming and strong sun until your surgeon clears you, and plan the road trip back to the airport with rest stops after longer operations.
Choosing a provider in Pattaya and Chonburi
Check the surgeon's licence with the Medical Council of Thailand, their specialist training, and where the operation will take place. Hospital accreditation can be checked on the HA Thailand and JCI websites. For complex or combined surgery, ask whether the hospital has intensive-care facilities. See our checklist.
Procedures in Pattaya & Chonburi
Surgeons, hospitals and clinics in Pattaya & Chonburi
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pattaya from Bangkok airport?
Around two hours by road from Suvarnabhumi (BKK), depending on traffic.
Is there an airport in Pattaya?
U-Tapao (UTP) is south of Pattaya with limited flights; most international patients arrive through Bangkok.
Is Pattaya good for recovery?
It has plenty of accommodation and services; choose a quiet area near your hospital and avoid swimming and strong sun until you are cleared.
Should I choose Pattaya or Bangkok?
Choose the surgeon first. Bangkok has the widest choice; Pattaya is convenient for some patients and close to Bangkok.
Sources
- Suvarnabhumi Airport. Airports of Thailand. Accessed 2026-09-23.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand. Tourism Authority of Thailand. Accessed 2026-09-23.
- Medical Council of Thailand. Medical Council of Thailand. Accessed 2026-09-23.
- Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HA Thailand). Healthcare Accreditation Institute (Public Organization). Accessed 2026-09-23.
- Find JCI-accredited organizations. Joint Commission International. Accessed 2026-09-23.
This page is written by our editorial team from the sources above. Independent review by a licensed surgeon is being arranged; until then it is marked as review pending. See our medical review policy.