Phuket Government Hospitals Guide 2026: Prices, Emergency Rooms, Specialists and Public Healthcare

Most visitors to Phuket are familiar with the island’s private hospitals, but government hospitals remain an important option for tourists, expats, digital nomads, and long-term residents who are looking for affordable medical care.

Unlike private hospitals, government hospitals generally offer significantly lower consultation fees, treatment costs, and room rates. While waiting times may be longer and English-speaking staff may be more limited, they provide a wide range of medical services including emergency care, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, and specialist clinics.

Mission Hospital Phuket

Mission Hospital Phuket is a non-profit private hospital and one of the more affordable private healthcare options in Phuket.

Best for: general medicine, maternity, dental care, basic emergency care, laboratory tests, physiotherapy, ENT and cost-conscious self-pay patients.

Typical prices:

GP consultation: 500–1,200 THB
Specialist consultation: 900–2,500 THB
ER visit before treatment: 600–1,200 THB
Standard room: around 2,100–3,300 THB per night
Deluxe / suite rooms: around 3,900–5,300 THB per night
Natural birth package: 34,000 THB

Mission Hospital’s patient room page states that room prices include room fee, nursing care, meals and hospital fee per day, but do not include doctor fee, medicines, medical supplies, labs, imaging or physical therapy.

Vachira Phuket Hospital

📍 Location: Phuket Town

Vachira Phuket Hospital is the largest government hospital in Phuket and serves as the island’s primary public referral center. With more than 550 inpatient beds and over 70 physicians, it handles everything from routine consultations to major trauma cases and emergency surgeries.

Available Departments

- Emergency & Trauma Center

- Cardiology

- Orthopedics

- Plastic Surgery

- General Surgery

- Pediatrics

- Obstetrics & Gynecology

- Dermatology

- Dental Clinic

- Bariatric Surgery Clinic

- Internal Medicine

Average Prices

- General doctor consultation: 200–500 THB

- Specialist consultation: 400–800 THB

- Inpatient room rates: approximately 1,500–4,000 THB per night

For uninsured travelers, Vachira is often the most affordable option on the island. Unlike many private hospitals, treatment is typically prioritized before payment arrangements are finalized.

Patong Hospital

📍 Location: Patong Beach

Patong Hospital is the only government hospital in Patong and is frequently the first medical facility tourists encounter after accidents, especially motorcycle incidents.

Located just minutes from Bangla Road and Patong Beach, the hospital operates a 24-hour emergency department and provides initial stabilization before transferring severe cases to larger hospitals when necessary.

Available Departments

- Emergency Medicine

- Internal Medicine

- Orthopedics

- ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)

- Pediatrics

- Dermatology

- Obstetrics & Gynecology

Average Prices

- General consultation: 200–500 THB

- Specialist consultation: 400–800 THB

Due to its location in Phuket’s busiest tourist area, Patong Hospital treats a large number of foreign visitors every year.

Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization Hospital

📍 Location: Phuket Town

Commonly known as "OrBorJor Hospital," this public hospital was established to help reduce overcrowding at Phuket’s larger government facilities.

The hospital has approximately 190 inpatient beds and provides a broad range of medical services.

Available Departments

- General Surgery

- Orthopedics

- Pediatrics

- Obstetrics & Gynecology

- ENT Clinic

- Dental Clinic

- Physical Therapy

- CT Scan

- X-Ray

- Emergency Department

- Kidney Center

This hospital is a good option for residents living in Phuket Town who are seeking affordable healthcare services.

Chalong Hospital

📍 Location: Chalong

Chalong Hospital serves residents and visitors staying in Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, and southern Phuket.

As the population of southern Phuket continues to grow, Chalong Hospital has become increasingly important for local healthcare services.

Available Services

- 24-Hour Emergency Department

- General Medical Examinations

- Physical Therapy

- Dental Clinic

- Vaccinations

- Wound Care

- Mental Health Services

- Health Education Programs

- Disease Prevention Services

For visitors staying in Rawai or Chalong, this is often the nearest government hospital available.

Thalang Hospital

📍 Location: Thalang

Located in northern Phuket near Phuket International Airport, Thalang Hospital serves residents and tourists staying in Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Bang Tao, and nearby areas.

The hospital offers emergency care, general medicine, and specialist consultations with a capacity of more than 60 inpatient beds.

For travelers staying in northern Phuket, it is often the closest government hospital option.

Government Hospitals vs Private Hospitals in Phuket

The biggest advantage of government hospitals is affordability.

| Service | Government Hospital | Private Hospital |

| General Consultation | 200–500 THB | 800–2,500 THB |

| Specialist Consultation | 400–800 THB | 1,500–5,000 THB |

| Standard Room (Per Night) | 1,500–4,000 THB | 8,000–25,000 THB |

Private hospitals usually provide shorter waiting times, multilingual staff, international insurance support, and more comfortable facilities. Government hospitals, however, remain an excellent option for travelers without private insurance or those seeking lower-cost treatment.

Emergency Numbers

🚑 Thailand Emergency Ambulance: 1669

🏥 Vachira Phuket Hospital: +66 76 361 234

🏥 Patong Hospital: +66 76 342 633

🏥 Chalong Hospital: +66 76 384 342

🏥 Phuket Provincial Hospital: +66 76 358 888