Rehab in Pattaya and Sriracha

The short answer

We found one English-speaking residential rehab in Chonburi province, in Sriracha (Si Racha), and none in Pattaya itself. A directory lists it at about US$7,400 for 30 days.

Pattaya is known for its nightlife, which matters if you are newly sober, and most international travellers arrive through Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

• About 1 English-speaking center (Sriracha)
• About US$7,400 per 30 days (directory)
• Fly to Bangkok (BKK), then road

How many rehabs are there in Pattaya and Sriracha?

We found one English-speaking residential center in Chonburi province, in Sriracha, out of an estimated 25–30 in Thailand.^[1]

Sriracha is a separate town from Pattaya, in the same province on the same stretch of coast. We did not find an English-speaking residential rehab in Pattaya itself.^[1]

With one center, you can't compare options locally. That is not a reason to rule it out, but check it against the same standards you would use anywhere: licence, medical detox, hospital back-up, therapy and aftercare.

We don't name or rank private centers yet, and we accept no payments, referral fees or commissions from them. For more choice, see our Chiang Mai guide or the overview in Rehab in Thailand.

Does Pattaya's nightlife matter in early recovery?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand describes Pattaya as "historically a nightlife hotspot".^[2] For many visitors that is the point. For someone in early recovery, it can be a practical problem.

The US National Institute on Drug Abuse explains that cues in a person's daily routine or environment that have become linked with drug use can trigger cravings. It notes that people who have been drug-free for a decade can still feel cravings when they return to places where they used.^[3] Bars, late-night venues and party crowds can be exactly those cues for someone whose drinking or drug use was tied to nightlife.

The UK government warns that drink spiking happens in Thailand's tourist areas, and that alcohol and drugs make people more vulnerable to accidents, robbery and assault. Possessing even small amounts of illegal drugs can bring heavy fines or prison.^[4]

None of this means you can't recover in Chonburi. It does mean asking practical questions: how far the center is from nightlife areas, whether outings and free time are supervised, and how the program prepares you for the day you leave. Distance from the bars matters less if you fly home straight after treatment, and more if you plan to stay on in the area.

How much does rehab in Sriracha cost?

A directory lists the Sriracha center at about US$7,400 for 30 days.^[1]

The center itself quotes on request, offers discounts for 8- and 12-week stays, and asks for a non-refundable deposit of US$2,000 before you arrive. Another directory lists a higher monthly price, so ask for a written quote for your exact length of stay.^[1]

Across Thailand, English-speaking centers publish prices of about US$4,300 to US$25,700 for 28–30 days, with an average of about US$12,000.^[1] That puts the Sriracha price toward the lower end. Our cost guide explains price tiers, extras and insurance.

Ask what is included and what costs extra: medication, detox, hospital care, airport transfers and personal spending money. Ask too what happens to the deposit and the balance if you leave early.

Detox and hospital back-up in Chonburi

Medical detox means managing withdrawal safely, and it is often the riskiest part of early treatment. Some centers manage it on site with nurses and a doctor; others arrange it with a nearby hospital. Ask which applies to you before you book.

Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital (Sriracha)

A hospital in Sriracha run by the Thai Red Cross Society, founded in 1902, that provides general medical care to the public.^[7] We could not confirm which addiction or detox services it offers international patients.

Banglamung Hospital (Pattaya area)

A public general hospital in Bang Lamung, the district where Pattaya is. It holds HA accreditation, Thailand's national hospital quality scheme, with its current certificate running to January 2029.^[8] We could not confirm its addiction services for international patients either.

Who pays if you need a hospital

The UK government says all hospitals in Thailand require a guarantee of payment before treating patients. It adds that private hospitals are of a high standard but can be expensive, and that public hospitals do not always meet UK standards outside Bangkok.^[9] Ask the center which hospital it uses, how transfers work and who pays, and check that your travel insurance covers emergencies.

Is there government drug treatment in Chonburi?

Thailand's public drug-treatment system is led by the Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment, often called the Thanyarak Institute, in Pathum Thani province north of Bangkok. It works with six regional Thanyarak hospitals run by the Department of Medical Services.^[10][11]

None of the six regional hospitals is in the east; they are in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Songkhla and Pattani.^[12] In 2023 the Ministry of Public Health set out to open a smaller inpatient unit, called a Mini-Thanyarak, in a community hospital in every province.^[11] We could not confirm which hospital provides one in Chonburi.

These services are funded through government budgets and Thailand's Universal Coverage scheme, and they work in Thai.^[11] We found no information in English for foreign patients. If you live in Thailand and want to use them, ask the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office.

How do you get to Pattaya and Sriracha?

• Flights. Most international travellers fly into Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and continue by road. U-Tapao Airport (UTP), south of Pattaya, began receiving charter flights from Minsk in January 2026,^[13] but we found no regular scheduled international flights listed when we checked in October 2026. Check with airlines before you rely on it.
• Airport pickup. Ask whether the center collects you at BKK, who meets you, what happens if your flight is late and what the transfer costs. If you are unwell, ask whether someone can travel with you.
• Flooding in Bangkok. When we checked on 11 October 2026, the UK government's travel advice still carried a 28 September update on severe flooding in Bangkok and nearby provinces.^[14] Check your own government's latest advice before you fly.
• Visas and medication. Rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Read our visa guide and medication guide, and talk to your doctor before you travel.

Seven questions to ask before you book

Ask for written answers to these questions before you pay a deposit or book flights. With only one center in the area, the answers matter more than the location.

1. Is it licensed, and operating at this address? Ask for a copy of its facility licence and check the name and address on the Ministry of Public Health's online register. Our safety guide shows how.
2. Can it legally treat drug addiction? If drugs are involved, ask for written proof that it is recognised to provide drug treatment, not only a facility licence.
3. Who manages withdrawal, and where? On site or in a hospital, who supervises it overnight, and which doctor is responsible for your care.
4. Which hospital does it use in an emergency? Its name, how far away it is, how transfers work and who pays.
5. How close is it to nightlife, and how is free time handled? Whether outings, trips into town and phone use are supervised, and how the program prepares you for life outside.
6. What is the full price, in writing? What is included and extra, the deposit, and the refund policy if you leave early.
7. What happens after you leave? Online sessions, referrals to services in your own country, and a plan for where you will stay if you are not flying straight home.