- IVF packages bundle different steps, so headline prices are not comparable until you list what each one includes.
- The usual differences are medication allowances, ICSI, embryo culture and monitoring, genetic testing, freezing and storage, and frozen transfers.
- Check who a price applies to, how long it is valid, what is refunded if a cycle stops early and whether insurance can be used.
- Turn each quote into the same list of lines, mark anything missing as extra, and ask the clinic to price it.
- Add-ons are not essential. The HFEA says most patients do not need them, and a clinic should explain the evidence for any it offers.
| Line | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Consultations and pre-treatment tests | Which tests are required, and whether they are in the package | Often excluded; Superior A.R.T. estimates its pre-IVF tests at about 30,000 baht |
| Stimulation medication | Whether included, and any cap on the dose | Doses vary; a capped allowance can leave a balance to pay |
| Monitoring scans and blood tests | How many visits are covered | Extra scans may be charged individually |
| Egg collection and anaesthesia | Doctor, anaesthetist and theatre fees | Usually included, but check for separate anaesthesia fees |
| ICSI | Included or charged per cycle | The HFEA says ICSI offers no proven benefit without a sperm problem |
| Embryo culture and monitoring | Days of culture; time-lapse such as EmbryoScope | Time-lapse is an add-on with limited evidence |
| Genetic testing (PGT-A) | Number of embryos covered, cost of extra embryos | Large effect on price; HFEA rates it red for increasing the chance of a baby |
| Embryo transfer | Fresh or frozen, and how many transfers | A package may include only one transfer |
| Freezing and storage | Number of embryos and years of storage included | Storage continues to be billed every year |
| Frozen embryo transfer | Price, including lining preparation medication | Needed if the first transfer does not work or embryos were frozen |
| Pregnancy support | Weeks of hormone support included | Medication often continues beyond the pregnancy test |
Why headline prices mislead
An IVF package is a bundle, and each clinic chooses where to draw its edges. Published examples show how wide the variation can be. Bangkok Hospital's IVF Package A, at 335,000 baht, covers stimulation, egg collection and embryo transfer and excludes medical clearance before the procedure. MedPark's IVF/ICSI package, at 280,000 baht, includes ICSI, one transfer and stimulation medication up to a stated limit, and excludes EmbryoScope, PGT and embryo freezing. Superior A.R.T.'s Worry Free package, at 495,000 baht, covers a stimulation cycle, PGT-A and a frozen transfer.
None of these prices can be ranked against the others until you list what each covers. A package that looks expensive may be the cheapest route for someone who needs every component it includes; a cheap package may be the most expensive in practice once freezing, testing and a second transfer are added.
Step 1: Get a written, itemised quote
A package page is a starting point, not a quote. After an assessment, ask each clinic for a written treatment plan with an itemised price based on your own test results and the protocol the doctor recommends. The HFEA suggests asking any clinic abroad for a costed treatment plan that includes drugs and tests.
If a clinic will only quote the package price, ask it to list in writing everything that is excluded and to estimate the cost of each excluded item for someone in your situation.
Step 2: Put every quote on the same lines
Use the lines in the table above as rows and the clinics as columns. For each clinic, write the price where an item is included, the separate price where it is extra, and a question mark where you do not know. Every question mark is something to ask about.
Pay particular attention to medication. Some packages include a fixed allowance; MedPark's package with PGT-A, for example, lists up to 3,000 units of ovulation induction drugs. Superior A.R.T.'s promotion page lists unlimited standard stimulation medication but excludes endometrial preparation for the transfer. Ask what dose your doctor expects you to need and what extra medication would cost.
Then add the costs of the realistic next steps. If the first transfer does not result in a pregnancy, what would a frozen transfer cost? Superior A.R.T. estimates 60,000 to 70,000 baht plus about 15,000 for medication. What does storage cost after the first year?
Step 3: Read the conditions
The small print can change the price more than the inclusions. Check who the price applies to: MedPark states its package prices are only for Thai nationals and expatriates living in Thailand, while Bangkok Hospital's IVF package page is aimed at patients travelling in for treatment. Check the validity date: Bangkok Hospital's packages state an end date of 31 December 2026, while other pages show none.
Ask what happens if treatment stops early: if the ovaries respond poorly and the cycle is cancelled, if no eggs fertilise, or if no embryo is suitable for transfer. MedPark's PGT-A package page says pending amounts are refunded if a patient cannot complete the full cycle; ask every clinic for its policy in writing. Also check whether the package can be combined with insurance or other discounts; some cannot.
Step 4: Question the add-ons
Packages increasingly bundle add-ons such as time-lapse incubation, embryo glue, assisted hatching and genetic testing. The HFEA rates each add-on for evidence and says that for most patients a routine cycle of proven treatment is effective without them. It rates PGT-A red for increasing the chance of a baby for most patients, and ESHRE's 2023 recommendations advise against routine use of several add-ons, including PGT-A and ICSI where there is no sperm problem.
An add-on may still be appropriate for you, but you should know why. Ask the clinic to explain what each add-on is for, what the evidence shows and how much it adds to the price, and ask for a quote without it.
Step 5: Look beyond price
Once quotes are comparable, weigh them against the things that matter as much as cost: eligibility under Thai law for your situation, who will treat you, the laboratory and its accreditation, the clinic's transfer policy and multiple birth rate, how it reports success rates, and how it supports patients from abroad. The CDC cautions that clinic success rates do not predict any one patient's chance, and that comparisons between clinics should be made with care.
Finally, discuss the plan with a fertility specialist. The right package is the one that matches the treatment you actually need.
Questions to ask about any package
- Can I have a written, itemised quote based on my own results?
- Does this price apply to me, given my nationality and residence, and until when?
- How much stimulation medication is included, and what does extra cost?
- Are ICSI, embryo freezing and storage included, and for how many embryos and years?
- How many transfers are included, and what does a frozen transfer cost?
- Which add-ons are in the package, and can I have a quote without them?
- What is refunded if the cycle is cancelled or there is no embryo to transfer?
- Can the package be used with insurance or combined with other offers?
Frequently asked questions
What should an IVF package include?
At minimum, check consultations, stimulation medication, monitoring, egg collection, fertilisation (with or without ICSI), embryo culture and one transfer. Freezing, storage, genetic testing and frozen transfers are often extra.
Is an all-inclusive package better value?
Only if you need what it includes. A package with genetic testing and a frozen transfer may cost more than a basic package plus a single fresh transfer, and the testing may not help you.
Why do some packages only apply to Thai residents?
Clinics set different prices for different patient groups. MedPark, for example, states its package prices are only for Thai nationals and residents. Ask which price applies to you.
What happens if my cycle is cancelled?
Policies differ. Some clinics refund unused parts of a package; others do not. Ask for the policy in writing before you pay.
Should I choose the cheapest package?
Not on price alone. Compare like for like, then consider eligibility, the medical team, the laboratory and the clinic's policies, and discuss the treatment plan with a fertility specialist.
Sources
- Bangkok Hospital — IVF Package (Bangkok Hospital Headquarters), checked 23 October 2026
- MedPark Hospital — IVF/ICSI Package, checked 23 October 2026
- MedPark Hospital — IVF/ICSI with PGT-A Package (5 embryos), checked 23 October 2026
- Superior A.R.T. — Frequently asked questions (cost estimates), checked 23 October 2026
- Superior A.R.T. — Superior ICSI (PGT-A) Package, checked 24 October 2026
- HFEA — Treatment add-ons with limited evidence
- HFEA — Pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), treatment add-on rating
- HFEA — Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- ESHRE Add-ons working group (2023) Good practice recommendations on add-ons in reproductive medicine. Human Reproduction 38(11)
- HFEA — Fertility treatment abroad
- CDC — How to Interpret ART Success Rates
