Where to Get a Comprehensive Health Check for My Wife in Samut Prakan/Bangkok?

[Globenauta]

Hi everyone,
 

I apologize if similar questions have been asked before - I took a quick look through recent threads but didn’t spot anything relevant. Plus, I figure things may change over time, so I’d love to get some fresh input.
 

I’m looking for recommendations on a hospital or clinic that offers a comprehensive health check package for my Thai wife, who’s in her early 50s. Ideally, I’d like a good balance between thorough tests and reasonable pricing.
 

If you’ve had a positive experience anywhere in the Samut Prakan or Bangkok areas - whether it’s a private or public hospital, or a health clinic - I’d love to hear about it.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

[Globenauta]

Hi everyone,

 

I’m looking for a health check package for my Thai wife (early 50s) in Samut Prakan or Bangkok. Ideally, the package would include tests like a full blood panel, hormone levels, heart and kidney function, and cancer screening, but I’m open to suggestions.

 

Any recommendations for hospitals or clinics that provide thorough packages at reasonable prices would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Celsius]

My wife uses Bangpakok hospitals. They are private and do a good job and cheaper than others, but of course it depends on the promos various hospitals have.

 

Is it has to be Samut Prakan then Paolo would be my choice.

 

 

[Globenauta]

50 minutes ago, Celsius said:

My wife uses Bangpakok hospitals. They are private and do a good job and cheaper than others, but of course it depends on the promos various hospitals have.

 

Is it has to be Samut Prakan then Paolo would be my choice.

 

 

Thanks so much, Celsius!
 

Bangpakok hospitals seem to be on the opposite side of Bangkok from where I live, but Paolo Hospital is much closer. I’ll definitely check it out!
 

I really appreciate your suggestion, thanks again!

[Sheryl]

Note that most "cancer screening" in check up packages consists of unreliable tests recommended by no public health authority and apt to yield false positives (leading to unnecessary further tests) and negatives.

 

There are no accurate screening tests for most cancer.

 

The only cancer screening recommended would be: complete blood count (which she would get anyway), thin prep (formerly known as pap smear) mammogram, and perhaps colonoscopy.  If she has a history if smoking, then low dose CT of the lung. Do NOT get the various blood tests many hospital tout as "cancer markers". These are used to track progression of cancer in some people who have it  but are not suitable for screening.

 

Not sure what you mean by "hormone levels".  TSH (thyroid)  makes sense at her age but hormone testing for menopause is complex and not very accurate/useful.

 

Beware of the more "comprehensive" packages as these contain the unnecessary things mentioned above.  Private hospitals design their check up packages for marketing purposes and they are not evidence based.

 

What makes sense at your wife's age are:

 

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Hb1Ac

Lipid panel: HDL, LDL, triglycerides

BUN

Creatnine

Liver enzymes (ALT, AST)

TSH

 

Thin Prep if she has not had one in last few years

Mammogram

EKG

Chest Xray (if none in past few years)

urinalysis

stool for occult blood

 

You will not find a package like the above anywhere that I know of . Best option is usually to take a lower level packaged as for younger people and then add on what is missing.

 

+ Maybe colonoscopy but that would have to be arranged separately.

 

 

 

 

[KhunLA]

We used Camillian Hosp for health check up (Executive), quite a bit, almost yearly for 10+ years.  As Sheryl states, the cancer markers' are hit & miss, but a good baseline, for future tests.

 

Camillian always wanted to do a follow up exam with the wife, and suspect a money grab.  She started ignoring them.  

 

For further GYN examinations, maybe a reference from a friend, or gov't hosp. after hours clinic.

 

https://camillianhospital.org/en/health-check-up-program/

[Globenauta]

On 1/22/2025 at 2:15 PM, Sheryl said:

Note that most "cancer screening" in check up packages consists of unreliable tests recommended by no public health authority and apt to yield false positives (leading to unnecessary further tests) and negatives.

 

There are no accurate screening tests for most cancer.

 

The only cancer screening recommended would be: complete blood count (which she would get anyway), thin prep (formerly known as pap smear) mammogram, and perhaps colonoscopy.  If she has a history if smoking, then low dose CT of the lung. Do NOT get the various blood tests many hospital tout as "cancer markers". These are used to track progression of cancer in some people who have it  but are not suitable for screening.

 

Not sure what you mean by "hormone levels".  TSH (thyroid)  makes sense at her age but hormone testing for menopause is complex and not very accurate/useful.

 

Beware of the more "comprehensive" packages as these contain the unnecessary things mentioned above.  Private hospitals design their check up packages for marketing purposes and they are not evidence based.

 

What makes sense at your wife's age are:

 

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Hb1Ac

Lipid panel: HDL, LDL, triglycerides

BUN

Creatnine

Liver enzymes (ALT, AST)

TSH

 

Thin Prep if she has not had one in last few years

Mammogram

EKG

Chest Xray (if none in past few years)

urinalysis

stool for occult blood

 

You will not find a package like the above anywhere that I know of . Best option is usually to take a lower level packaged as for younger people and then add on what is missing.

 

+ Maybe colonoscopy but that would have to be arranged separately.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much, Sheryl!
 

Your explanation about cancer screening is very helpful. We’ll definitely use your suggested list of tests as a guide and look into a basic package where we can add the necessary items. My wife had a colonoscopy last year, so it’s good to know that isn’t necessary again for now.
 

Thanks again for taking the time to share your valuable advice!

[Globenauta]

On 1/22/2025 at 4:31 PM, KhunLA said:

We used Camillian Hosp for health check up (Executive), quite a bit, almost yearly for 10+ years.  As Sheryl states, the cancer markers' are hit & miss, but a good baseline, for future tests.

 

Camillian always wanted to do a follow up exam with the wife, and suspect a money grab.  She started ignoring them.  

 

For further GYN examinations, maybe a reference from a friend, or gov't hosp. after hours clinic.

 

https://camillianhospital.org/en/health-check-up-program/

Thank you for sharing your experience! Camillian Hospital sounds like a good option, I’ll take a look at their health check-up programs. I appreciate the advice about being cautious with follow-ups.

 

Thanks again for the helpful input!