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Dialysis in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travelling to Chiang Rai and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 1 dialysis center in and near Chiang Rai. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.
Dialysis centers in Chiang Rai
Centers we've identified in or near Chiang Rai. Confirm availability and details directly — Dialysis Go verifies and books your session as part of arranging your visit.
Get travel medical insurance before you go
Dialysis abroad only works if you're covered for it. Check each policy's wording on pre-existing conditions before you rely on it.
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Clinic — Mae Fah Luang Medical Center
3rd Floor, Main Building, 365 Nang Lae, Mueang, Chiang Rai 57100
Tel: +66 99 287 7353
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Le Patta Resort & Hotel Chiang Rai — 9.4/10 (1,651 reviews), 14.6 km away (Nang Lae is a rural district outside Chiang Rai city; no well-reviewed hotel sits closer)
Planning dialysis in Chiang Rai
- Centers listed
- 1
- Typical cost per session
- $60–$150 (if paying privately)
- Peak season
- November–February
- Nearest airport
- Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Language
- Thai (international private hospitals work in English)
Costs are indicative ranges for Thailand, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.
Who pays for dialysis in Chiang Rai?
- All visitors: dialysis is self-pay at private hospitals. Thailand is one of the lowest-cost destinations for holiday dialysis.
- US Medicare patients: Original Medicare generally does not pay for dialysis outside the US. Some Medicare Advantage and private plans include limited cover abroad, so check yours before you go.
- Canadian residents: some provincial health plans reimburse part of the cost of dialysis out of the country. Check the rate and paperwork with your province before you travel.
When to book
Book 4–6 weeks ahead. Private hospitals are used to international patients and usually ask for payment up front. Peak season in Chiang Rai: November–February.
Emergency numbers in Chiang Rai
In an emergency, call 1669 for an ambulance. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and which unit treats you, and keep your access details and medication list with you.
1669Ambulance and medical emergenciesThailand has no single number for every service — 1669 is the one for an ambulance.
What the unit in Chiang Rai will ask for
- Your current dialysis prescription (dialyser, dry weight, access, anticoagulation).
- Blood results from the last 4–6 weeks, including virology (hepatitis B and C, HIV).
- Records from your last few sessions and a current medication list.
- A referral or fit-to-travel letter from your nephrologist.
- An MRSA screen and recent ECG, if the unit asks for them.
Each unit has its own list — read the full travel guide or check entry requirements for Thailand.
Wheelchair rental in Chiang Rai
Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in Chiang Rai saves your energy for the things you came to do.
- Book a few weeks ahead in peak season and ask for delivery to your hotel, so the chair is waiting when you arrive.
- Tell the supplier your weight, seat width and how you'll use it — a lightweight folding chair for taxis, or a power chair or scooter for longer distances.
- Ask your airline for free wheelchair assistance at both airports when you book your flight; it's separate from renting a chair for your stay.
- Check the dialysis unit and your hotel have step-free access, and whether the unit can lend a chair between the entrance and your station.
Dialysis in Chiang Rai: common questions
- Is there a dialysis center in Chiang Rai?
- Yes. We list 1 dialysis center in and near Chiang Rai: Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Clinic — Mae Fah Luang Medical Center.
- How much does holiday dialysis cost in Chiang Rai?
- If you're paying privately, expect roughly $60–$150 per haemodialysis session in Thailand. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.
- Is dialysis covered for visitors in Chiang Rai?
- All visitors: dialysis is self-pay at private hospitals. Thailand is one of the lowest-cost destinations for holiday dialysis. US Medicare patients: Original Medicare generally does not pay for dialysis outside the US. Some Medicare Advantage and private plans include limited cover abroad, so check yours before you go.
- How far ahead should I book dialysis in Chiang Rai?
- Book 4–6 weeks ahead. Private hospitals are used to international patients and usually ask for payment up front. Peak season in Chiang Rai is november–February.
- Which airport is closest to Chiang Rai?
- Chiang Rai (CEI). Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.
- What is the emergency number in Chiang Rai?
- Call 1669 for an ambulance in Chiang Rai (ambulance and medical emergencies). Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.
- Can I rent a wheelchair in Chiang Rai?
- Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Chiang Rai rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.
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