Rehab in Thailand, without the sales pitch
Published prices, locations and safety checks, from a team that takes no money from treatment centers.
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Rehab in Thailand: the complete guide
Costs, safety, visas and how to choose.
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How much does rehab in Thailand cost?
Prices by tier, extras and insurance.
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Rehab in Chiang Mai
The largest cluster, detox and questions to ask.
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Is rehab in Thailand safe?
Licences, medical detox and red flags.
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Crisis numbers for Thailand, the UK, Australia and the US.
What rehab in Thailand costs
- Budget US$4,300–8,000
- Mid-range US$8,000–12,500
- Premium US$17,000–25,700
Average of published prices: about US$12,000
Comparison sites, mostly commercial, put Thailand at roughly a quarter to a third of the cost of comparable private rehab in the UK, Australia or the US.
Prices are as published by centers and can change. Thailand's premium tier overlaps with standard UK and Australian programs, so compare what's included. Sources
Where the centers are
Thailand has about 25 to 30 English-speaking residential rehabs. Chiang Mai has the most.
| Area | Centers (approx.) | Setting | Nearest airport |
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| Chiang MaiMae Rim, Hang Dong, Saraphi | About 9 | Quiet districts, hospitals nearby | Chiang Mai (CNX) |
| PhuketAndaman coast | About 4 | Resort island | Phuket (HKT) |
| Bangkok and nearbyPathum Thani, Nakhon Nayok | 3 to 4 | Capital; some hospital-linked | Bangkok (BKK, DMK) |
| Hua HinGulf coast | 2 to 3 | Seaside town | Bangkok (BKK), then road |
| IsaanSakon Nakhon, Bueng Kan | About 2 | Rural northeast | Sakon Nakhon or Udon Thani |
| Chiang RaiFar north | 1 | Rural district | Chiang Rai (CEI) |
| ChonburiSriracha and Pattaya | 1 | Coastal town | Bangkok (BKK) |
| Koh PhanganGulf island | 1 | Small island, beachfront | Koh Samui (USM), then ferry |
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Approximate counts from public listings and center websites, October 2026; we don't name private centers. Each area links to its guide once it is published.
What we cover
Alcohol and drug addiction, dual diagnosis (addiction with depression, anxiety or trauma), burnout, gaming disorder, and sex and porn addiction, for adults considering treatment in Thailand and their families. See all guides.
Next guides we're writing: drug rehab, medical detox, and rehab in Thailand for Australians and UK residents.
How we work
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We take no money from treatment centers and don't name or rank private ones. Advertising disclosure
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We haven't visited centers yet. Every guide links its sources. How we research
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