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Overbrook Hospital

Chiang Rai city centre — a JCI-accredited private hospital with more than a century of history

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By Kirby Scofield
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Last updated 8 July 2026 · Last reviewed 8 July 2026
JCIFirst in Chiang Rai
1903Founded
PrivateMission-founded
WiangCity centre
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Key facts

Address17 Singhaklai Road, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai 57000
AccreditationJCI — first hospital in Chiang Rai to receive it
Phone053-711-366 / 053-910-100
Official websiteoverbrook-hospital.com
Founded byFoundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand (1903)
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Overview & history

Overbrook Hospital was founded in 1903 under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand, making it one of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in northern Thailand -- more than 120 years serving Chiang Rai. It later became the first healthcare institution in the province to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, the leading global quality-assurance standard for hospitals. Locals long distinguished it from the public Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital nearby by the nickname 'Hong Ya Farang' ('foreigner hospital'), reflecting its mission-hospital origins serving all patients regardless of nationality or religion. BAANLYY is not affiliated with Overbrook Hospital and takes no paid placement in this guide; confirm all figures directly with the hospital.

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Services

Overbrook operates as a general private hospital covering medicine, surgery, maternity and outpatient care, with some English-speaking staff -- a common first stop for expats who want private-hospital comfort without travelling to Chiang Mai. Where BAANLYY could not independently verify a detailed department-by-department breakdown from the hospital's own materials, we have not invented one -- confirm specific specialties directly with the hospital.

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Location & comparison

Overbrook sits in Wiang subdistrict in the city centre, close to the public Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital. For a broader private option with a larger bed count, see Kasemrad Sriburin Hospital. See the Chiang Rai healthcare guide for full cost comparisons and insurance guidance.

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FAQ

Is Overbrook Hospital JCI-accredited?

Yes -- Overbrook Hospital was the first healthcare institution in Chiang Rai to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. Always confirm current accreditation status directly on the hospital's official site before relying on it.

Where is Overbrook Hospital located?

At 17 Singhaklai Road, Wiang subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000 -- in the city centre, close to Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital.

How old is Overbrook Hospital?

It was founded in 1903 under the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand, making it one of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in northern Thailand -- more than a century of history in Chiang Rai.

Is Overbrook Hospital the same as Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital?

No. They are two separate hospitals near each other in the city centre. Locals historically nicknamed Overbrook 'Hong Ya Farang' ('foreigner hospital') and the public Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital 'Hong Ya Thai' ('Thai hospital') to distinguish the private mission hospital from the government one.

What kind of care does Overbrook Hospital provide?

General private hospital care -- medicine, surgery, maternity and outpatient services -- with some English-speaking staff, making it a common first stop for expats wanting private-hospital comfort without travelling to Chiang Mai.

Sources & References

Sources & References

Hospital facts are drawn from the hospital's own official website and independent cross-checks. BAANLYY is a data-and-tools platform, not a hospital, insurer or booking agent; never takes paid placement in this content, and does not guarantee accreditation status or service details -- always confirm directly with the hospital.

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