13 Best Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinics in Thailand
Physiotherapy in Thailand compared: hospital rehabilitation centres and physiotherapist-run clinics in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Phuket. Check services, staff, fees and availability with each provider before you book.
Hospital rehabilitation centres are physician-led and suit neurological, cardiac and complex post-surgical recovery.
Standalone clinics tend to focus on back and neck pain, sports injuries and exercise-based rehabilitation.
Physiotherapists in Thailand are licensed by the Physical Therapy Council, whose register can be searched.
Ask for an estimate of the number of sessions after assessment, and be cautious about large pre-paid packages.
Our method for this page
We read each provider's own web pages on physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics in Thailand and kept only statements we could trace to a source. Nobody paid to be included, and the list is not a quality ranking. Criteria:
Licensed physiotherapists
Specialist programmes
Published session fees
Hospital or standalone setting
Listed in no order of quality
The physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics in Thailand
Bumrungrad splits rehabilitation between a Rehabilitation Center on the 20th floor of Building A and a Physical Therapy Department on the mezzanine floor of Building B. Care is led by rehabilitation physicians (the hospital lists 21 in physical medicine and rehabilitation), with licensed physical and occupational therapists delivering treatment.
Physiotherapy covers manual therapy, posture correction and exercise programmes, plus heat, cold, electrical, laser and traction treatments. Programmes are listed for paralysis and Parkinson's disease, before and after surgery, ICU and CCU patients, heart and lung conditions, incontinence, postpartum breast engorgement and children's movement disorders such as cerebral palsy. Equipment includes Redcord slings, a C-Mill treadmill with visual feedback and robotic gait training, and occupational therapists offer hand, swallowing and daily-living training.
No fees are published. It may suit patients with neurological, cardiac or complex post-surgical needs who want physician-led rehabilitation in the same hospital as their other care.
21 rehabilitation physicians listed
Robotic gait training and C-Mill
Cardiac rehabilitation
Physical and occupational therapy
JCI accredited hospital
Rehabilitation Center, 20th floor, Building A; Physical Therapy Department, M floor, Building BPhysical Therapy Department: Monday–Friday 08:00–20:00; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 08:00–18:00
Worth confirming: Ask whether you will see a rehabilitation physician before therapy starts, as this adds a consultation fee to the cost.
JCI clinical care programme certifications (stroke, acute coronary syndrome, lung cancer, orthogeriatric; listed to 2027)
The Bangkok Rehabilitation Center occupies the 3rd floor of the R Building at Bangkok Hospital's headquarters on New Petchburi Road. Its licensed therapists work under the direction of board-certified rehabilitation doctors.
The published programme list is broad: orthopaedic, neurological and sports physiotherapy, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation, a respiratory muscle strengthening programme, aquatic therapy, occupational therapy for adults after stroke and for children, speech training, acupuncture and pain management, and spinal and limb orthoses. Conditions listed include stroke and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, peripheral nerve injury, heart and lung disease and amputation. The centre also describes robotic-assisted gait training, a hand rehabilitation system and a mobile comprehensive rehabilitation programme.
No hours or fees are published on the centre's page. It may suit patients recovering from stroke, spinal injury or major surgery who want pool and robotic options in one hospital.
Aquatic therapy programme
Robotic-assisted gait training
Stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Orthoses made on site
Board-certified rehabilitation doctors
Bangkok Rehabilitation Center, 3rd floor, R Building+66 2 755 1238
Worth confirming: Ask what the mobile rehabilitation programme covers and whether it includes home visits, as the page does not say.
Samitivej Sukhumvit's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic sits on the 4th floor of Building 1 and opens every day from 07:00 to 20:00. Physicians work with physical, occupational and speech therapists, prosthetists and massage therapists, and the clinic also serves the group's Srinakarin hospital.
Published services include diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint problems, physiotherapy for sports injuries and after difficult surgery, rehabilitation for neuromuscular, lung, heart and gynaecological conditions, prosthetic services, speech therapy and counselling for patients and relatives. Facilities include an exercise room with treadmills, bikes and fitness-testing equipment, a separate chest physiotherapy room for respiratory patients, shockwave, high-frequency electrical stimulation, ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, neck and back traction and an EMG machine.
No fees are published. It may suit patients who want early-morning or weekend sessions, or rehabilitation inside a hospital that can also manage the underlying condition.
Open daily 07:00–20:00
Separate chest physiotherapy room
Shockwave and EMG on site
Speech therapy and prosthetics
JCI accredited hospital
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Building 1, 4th floorDaily 07:00–20:00+66 2 022 2399 / 2400
Worth confirming: Ask whether a rehabilitation physician's consultation is required before physiotherapy, and what it costs.
MedPark's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center is on the 5th floor, next to the orthopaedic centre and neurology clinic, and opens 08:00–20:00. Physiatrists diagnose and direct treatment by physical therapists, working with occupational therapists, nutritionists, dietitians and clinical psychologists; the centre lists 15 rehabilitation doctors with interests including stroke, sports medicine and neuromuscular disease.
Programmes fall into prehabilitation before surgery, rehabilitation after trauma, surgery or injury, and wellness work such as fall prevention and balance training for older adults, plus inpatient and outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Musculoskeletal problems listed include office syndrome, frozen shoulder, tendinitis and back and knee pain; neurological ones include paralysis, Parkinson's disease and brain and spinal injury. Facilities include two temperature-controlled hydrotherapy pools, a rehabilitation garden with varied ground surfaces, and laser, shockwave, radiofrequency and magnetic therapy.
No session fees are published. It may suit patients who want pool-based or neurological rehabilitation alongside surgical care.
Two hydrotherapy pools
Outdoor rehabilitation garden
Prehabilitation before surgery
15 rehabilitation doctors listed
JCI accredited hospital
5th floor, Counter B (east lift)08:00–20:00+66 2 090 3087
Worth confirming: Confirm whether hydrotherapy is part of your plan and how it is charged, as session prices are not published.
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai's Rehabilitation Clinic is open every day from 08:00 to 20:00. Physicians and physical therapists see patients of all ages after injury or surgery or with long-term conditions, using functional exercise, manual therapy and other rehabilitation treatments for musculoskeletal problems, post-operative recovery, sports injuries and office syndrome.
The hospital publishes a Recovery Program run by a team of rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists and registered nurses: a one-day package for short-term patients before or after an operation, and a seven-day package aimed mainly at older patients who need supervised recovery before going home. A single session of breast massage with therapeutic ultrasound, used for breastfeeding problems, is also priced.
Named staff and equipment are not listed on the clinic page. It may suit visitors or residents in Chiang Mai who want physiotherapy linked to a hospital's doctors and diagnostics, or structured recovery after an operation.
Worth confirming: The recovery packages expire on 31 December 2026 and are not the same as outpatient physiotherapy; confirm what your sessions will cost.
Bangkok Hospital Phuket's Rehabilitation Center is on the hospital's 1st floor in Phuket Town and is open every day from 08:00 to 20:00. It provides physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations for inpatients and outpatients, with physical therapy and occupational therapy covering treatment, prevention and recovery of function.
Published equipment includes electromyography and nerve conduction testing, which help a rehabilitation doctor locate nerve problems, an AlterG® anti-gravity treadmill that lets patients walk or run with part of their body weight supported, ultrasound and laser therapy, neck and lower-back traction, and shockwave therapy for chronic pain.
Named therapists and fees are not published. It may suit travellers injured on holiday, or residents recovering from surgery, who want physiotherapy linked to the island's large private hospital and its doctors.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya's Rehabilitation Center is on the 3rd floor of Building A and opens every day from 08:00 to 20:00. Physicians carry out the physiotherapy assessment, and treatment is delivered by physical therapists, with occupational therapists, nurses and physical therapist assistants on the team.
Its published scope is rehabilitation after orthopaedic injury or surgery, musculoskeletal problems and neurological conditions, with individual programmes for each patient and acupuncture as an option. Rooms are set aside for evaluation, treatment, traction, chest therapy, child development and daily-living training, plus an exercise zone. Equipment includes deep and superficial heat, cold compression, a whirlpool, laser and electrical therapy, neck and back traction, shockwave, partial body-weight support and Wii-based rehabilitation.
No session fees are published. It may suit residents and visitors along the eastern seaboard who need physiotherapy after an accident, surgery or stroke within a hospital setting.
Open daily 08:00–20:00
Physician assessment before treatment
Neurological rehabilitation
Shockwave and body-weight-support training
JCI accredited hospital
Rehabilitation Center, Building A, 3rd floorDaily 08:00–20:00+66 38 259 986
Worth confirming: Ask for an estimate covering the doctor's assessment and each therapy session, as neither is priced online.
Kanya is a standalone physiotherapy group that began in 1981, when Associate Professor Kanya Palawiwat opened a small clinic near Fai Chai. It now has eight branches across Bangkok and its outskirts, an advisory board of physiotherapy academics (several from Mahidol University), and its own training academy for therapists.
Treatment is organised by condition: musculoskeletal care for office syndrome, disc and nerve problems and post-operative rehabilitation; neurological rehabilitation for stroke, spasticity and Parkinson's disease; scoliosis work using the PSSE exercise approach; sports physiotherapy; a breastfeeding and women's health clinic; and a vertigo clinic. A Senior Home Care team treats patients at home.
The clinic says sessions start from about 1,000 THB, depending on the condition and session length, and that it does not sell packages or prepaid programmes; each visit includes a reassessment. It may suit Bangkok residents who want a long-established clinic with a neurological or home-visit option.
Founded in 1981
Eight Bangkok-area branches
Sessions from about 1,000 THB
No packages or prepaid programmes
Home-visit rehabilitation
Sirindhorn branch, 368-372 Sirindhorn Road, Bang Phlat (head branch); seven further branchesMonday–Saturday 08:00–20:00; Sunday 08:00–17:00
Worth confirming: Ask which branch and therapist suit your condition, and whether that therapist can treat you in English.
Aspire runs physiotherapy alongside a coaching gym in Jasmine City on Soi Sukhumvit 23, near Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT. Its approach is to settle pain with manual therapy, mobilisation, trigger point work and dry needling, then move the patient to the gym floor for corrective strength work coached by the same physiotherapist.
Published conditions include back pain and sciatica, office-related neck and shoulder pain, rotator cuff problems and frozen shoulder, knee and hip pain, sports injuries including ACL rehabilitation, and rehabilitation after surgery following the surgeon's protocol. Listed team qualifications include an MSc in sports exercise science and medicine from Glasgow, an MSc in sports and manual physiotherapy from Ghent, and Thai BSc physical therapy degrees; treatment is offered in English and Thai.
The first consultation is free, and a 45-minute treatment session costs ฿2,500 plus VAT, with no contract. It may suit active people and sports players who want rehabilitation that runs into supervised training.
Free first consultation
45-minute session ฿2,500 + VAT
Gym floor for supervised rehab
English and Thai
Receipts and reports for insurance claims
Worth confirming: Ask which physiotherapist will treat you; the team also includes a corrective exercise specialist and strength coaches.
Vfix is a small Chiang Mai clinic in Nong Pa Khrang that concentrates on spine and nerve problems: neck and back pain, sciatica, pain radiating into an arm or leg, numbness, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and facet joint problems. Its founder, Thanongsak Sanluecha, PT, says he trained and practised in the United States for more than 20 years and was formerly licensed in New York, Indiana and Illinois; he consults in Thai and English.
The clinic also takes patients with persistent problems after spinal surgery and sports injuries such as ligament tears, frozen shoulder, ACL and rotator cuff injuries and tennis or golfer's elbow. It says it follows American Physical Therapy Association practice standards and designs care as structured treatment courses.
Its site lists the clinic's operating licence number and the founder's Thai physiotherapy licence number, which can be checked. No fees are published. It may suit patients with nerve-related or spinal pain who want an English-speaking physiotherapist.
Spine and nerve pain focus
Founder formerly US-licensed
Thai and English consultations
Licence numbers published
Post-spinal-surgery rehabilitation
Worth confirming: Ask how many sessions a course includes, what it costs, and whether you can pay per visit instead.
PhysioX is an exercise-led physiotherapy clinic with two Chiang Mai branches, near the airport and at V Community. It was founded by Chonlakan Khongkhamnerd, a licensed physiotherapist with a first-class honours degree from Mahidol University who is studying for a doctorate in anatomy at Chiang Mai University; her listed training includes Schroth scoliosis therapy, dry needling, the Mulligan Concept and full STOTT PILATES® and GYROTONIC® certification.
Treatment centres on corrective exercise using Pilates reformers, chairs and Cadillacs and GYROTONIC® pulley towers, supported by shockwave for problems such as plantar fasciitis and chronic tendinitis, ultrasound for soft-tissue injuries, and neck and back traction for disc-related pain. Private, semi-private and group sessions are offered.
The clinic publishes a free 30-minute physiotherapy consultation and introductory first-session prices. It may suit people with recurring back or postural pain, or scoliosis, who want a structured exercise programme.
Free 30-minute consultation
First private session 999 baht
Clinical Pilates and GYROTONIC® equipment
Schroth-trained founder
Two Chiang Mai branches
Worth confirming: Confirm whether your sessions will be with a physiotherapist or a Pilates instructor, as the clinic offers both.
My Physio by Kanitta has two Phuket branches, at Boat Avenue in Cherng Talay and Boat Lagoon in Koh Kaew, and combines physiotherapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Founder Kanitta Chatamma holds a BSc in physical therapy from Mahidol University and cites more than 20 years of experience, including roles as senior physiotherapist trainer at Chiva-Som and head physiotherapist at a medical centre in Oman.
The licensed physiotherapists, graduates of Mahidol, Prince of Songkla and Walailak universities, list training in sports physiotherapy (Sports Authority of Thailand levels I and II), movement system impairment for back and shoulder pain, and stroke rehabilitation; one has a particular interest in children with cerebral palsy. Conditions treated include back, neck and shoulder pain, disc problems, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and post-surgery recovery. Equipment includes high-intensity laser, shockwave, peripheral magnetic stimulation, radiofrequency and traction.
No fees are published. It may suit holidaymakers or residents on Phuket's west coast who want physiotherapy with the option of acupuncture.
Two branches: Cherng Talay and Koh Kaew
Therapists' training published
Sports physiotherapy training (SAT levels I–II)
Laser, shockwave and magnetic stimulation
Acupuncture on site
Boat Avenue, Cherng Talay; second branch at Boat Lagoon Park Plaza, Koh Kaew (+66 76 602 117)
Worth confirming: Make clear whether you want physiotherapy, TCM or both, as the clinic offers each separately.
Rehab & Performance is a one-to-one clinic in the East Pattaya and Mabprachan area, founded in 2023, that links physiotherapy with strength and conditioning. Clinic director Felix Peeters holds a master's degree in physical therapy and rehabilitation with sports and musculoskeletal qualifications and says he is registered in Belgium, France and New Zealand; physiotherapist Pragasit (Dunk) Thongnak holds a BSc from Naresuan University and a Physical Therapy Council of Thailand licence.
Physiotherapy covers back and neck pain, shoulder problems, sports injuries and rehabilitation after surgery coordinated with the surgeon's plan, using exercise, manual therapy, load management and, where suitable, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool. Force plates and flywheel equipment are used for testing and return-to-sport decisions, and home or remote exercise programmes are offered between sessions.
A 60-minute first assessment costs ฿1,800, paid when booking online. It may suit runners, footballers and other active people who want rehabilitation that continues into training.
First assessment ฿1,800 (60 minutes)
Therapists' registration published
Outdoor hydrotherapy pool
Return-to-sport testing
English, Thai and French
Worth confirming: Ask which physiotherapist you will see: assessments in English or French are with the clinic director and in Thai with the Thai-licensed physiotherapist.
How to compare physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics in Thailand
Choosing a physiotherapist in Thailand comes down to a few practical questions: is the person treating you a licensed physiotherapist, does the setting suit your problem, and is there a clear plan with a sensible number of sessions and exercises you can carry on with at home. Prices are often per session, so the total depends as much on the plan as on the fee.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you have severe or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or a recent injury, see a doctor first.
Checking the physiotherapist's licence
Physiotherapists in Thailand are registered and licensed by the Physical Therapy Council (สภากายภาพบำบัด), which also runs the licensing examination. The council's public search at pt.or.th lets anyone look up a physiotherapist by licence number (which begins with ก.), first name or surname; if a name does not appear, the council asks you to contact it on +66 2 580 5752. The site is in Thai, and it may not load for automated tools, but it opens normally in a browser.
Ask the clinic for the full name and licence number of the person who will treat you. Some clinics publish them. Massage therapists, Pilates instructors and strength coaches often work alongside physiotherapists, and they can be useful, but they are not the same profession. Foreign physiotherapists may hold registration in their home country; ask how they are permitted to practise in Thailand.
Clinics are licensed separately as healthcare facilities. A licensed physiotherapy clinic should be able to give you its facility licence number, and some print it on their website.
Hospital rehabilitation department or standalone clinic
Private hospitals usually run physiotherapy inside a rehabilitation department led by rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists). You typically see the doctor first, who assesses you and writes the plan, and then physical therapists carry it out. That suits stroke, spinal injury, heart and lung rehabilitation, and recovery after major surgery, where imaging, tests and other specialists are close by. Expect a doctor's consultation fee on top of the therapy sessions.
Standalone physiotherapy clinics are usually run by physiotherapists, who assess and treat you themselves. Many focus on back and neck pain, office-related problems, sports injuries and exercise-based rehabilitation, and some publish a fixed price per session. A few offer home visits for people who cannot easily travel.
Referral or self-referral
Many standalone clinics in Thailand accept you without a doctor's referral, and World Physiotherapy, the profession's international body, supports people being able to see a physiotherapist directly. Hospital departments may want you to see one of their rehabilitation doctors first.
Even when no referral is needed, bring any X-ray, MRI or surgical reports, and your surgeon's rehabilitation protocol if you have had an operation. A referral letter may also matter for insurance: some insurers only pay for physiotherapy that a doctor has prescribed.
Assessment and the treatment plan
The first appointment should be mostly assessment. The UK's NHS describes it as a discussion of your symptoms, history and daily life, followed by an examination that may test movement, strength and balance, and then a conversation about treatment options. You should leave knowing what the physiotherapist thinks is going on and what the plan is.
Treatment usually mixes hands-on therapy, exercise and advice. Machines such as ultrasound, laser, shockwave, electrical stimulation and traction are common in Thai clinics; ask what each one is for and whether it is charged separately.
What the physiotherapist found and what they think is causing it
The goals of treatment and how progress will be measured
Which treatments will be used, and which carry extra fees
How often you should attend and for how long
When you will be reassessed, and what happens if you are not improving
How many sessions
There is no standard number; it depends on the problem and how you respond. A recent ankle sprain may need a handful of visits, while rehabilitation after knee surgery or a stroke can run for months. A good physiotherapist will give you an estimate after the assessment and review it as you go.
Be cautious about buying a large package up front. Packages can lower the price per visit, but ask whether unused sessions are refundable or transferable, and whether they expire. Some clinics deliberately avoid packages and reassess at every visit.
Home exercise programmes
Most physiotherapy relies on what you do between appointments. The NHS notes that you will usually be given exercises to do at home and that doing them regularly matters for recovery. Ask for written instructions, photos or videos, and check that the programme fits your day and the equipment you have.
If you are visiting Thailand, or leaving after surgery here, ask for a progression plan to follow at home and a summary you can give to a physiotherapist there. Some clinics offer remote follow-up.
Costs, insurance and payment
Standalone clinics often publish a fee per session, sometimes with a free or discounted first consultation; hospitals rarely publish physiotherapy prices and add a doctor's fee. Ask whether the price covers the assessment and any machines, and how long the session lasts.
Check your policy before you start. Some health insurance covers outpatient physiotherapy only with a doctor's referral or up to a set number of sessions. Many standalone clinics do not bill insurers directly but give dated receipts, a report and a treatment plan for you to claim. If you are travelling, contact your insurer early: the UK government advises checking your terms and conditions, as claims can be refused, for example over an undisclosed pre-existing condition.
Questions to ask before you book
Who will treat me, and what is their Physical Therapy Council licence number?
Will I be treated by the same physiotherapist each visit?
Do I need to see a doctor first, and if so, what does that consultation cost?
What do you think is causing my problem, and what are the goals of treatment?
How many sessions do you expect I will need, and when will you reassess me?
What does one session cost, how long is it, and are machines or extras charged separately?
If I buy a package, can unused sessions be refunded or transferred, and do they expire?
What exercises should I do at home, and can I have them in writing or on video?
Do you follow my surgeon's rehabilitation protocol after an operation?
Can you provide receipts, a report and a treatment plan for my insurer?
Can the treating physiotherapist explain things to me in my language?
Do you offer home visits or remote follow-up if I cannot attend in person?
Warning signs
The clinic cannot or will not give the treating physiotherapist's full name and licence number.
Treatment starts without any assessment, or every patient gets the same set of machines.
Pressure to buy a large prepaid package on the first visit, or discounts that expire the same day.
Promises of a cure or a guaranteed number of sessions before you have been assessed.
No exercises or advice to continue at home, so progress depends entirely on returning to the clinic.
Severe, worsening or unexplained symptoms such as numbness, weakness or loss of bladder control are treated without a suggestion to see a doctor.
Ask for the therapist's full name and licence number and search the Physical Therapy Council's register at pt.or.th. Massage therapists, Pilates instructors and strength coaches can be helpful but are not physiotherapists.
How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?
There is no standard number. A minor sprain may need a few visits, while rehabilitation after a stroke or major surgery can take months. A physiotherapist should give an estimate after assessment and review it as you go.
Should I choose a hospital rehabilitation department or a clinic?
Hospital departments suit stroke, spinal injury, heart and lung rehabilitation and recovery after major surgery, but usually add a doctor's fee. Standalone clinics suit many musculoskeletal and sports problems, and some publish their fees.
Can I continue physiotherapy after I leave Thailand?
Ask for written home exercises, a progression plan and a summary for a physiotherapist at home. Some clinics also offer remote follow-up.
About the writer and reviewer
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Naruemon Chaiyasit
Health writer
Writes Thai Clinic Guide's guides and comparisons, collecting each fact from the provider's own pages and noting where it came from.
AP
Anucha Prasertkul
Health writer and reviewer
Reads each page against its sources before it is published and checks that nothing reads as personal advice.
This page sets out published information and is not medical advice. Speak to a doctor before you choose treatment. Our method.
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