Koh Chang · Government hospital

Koh Chang Hospital

Dan Mai, Koh Chang — the island's only government hospital

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 10 July 2026 · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
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Key facts

AreaDan Mai, east coast of Koh Chang, ~15 min drive south of the ferry piers
TypePublic hospital -- Ministry of Public Health, the island's only government hospital
Who it treatsBoth Thai nationals and tourists/foreign residents, at standard Thailand public-hospital rates
EnglishSome spoken, less consistently than at the private hospital
Typical costRoughly THB 200–800 for an outpatient visit -- Thailand public-hospital rate
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Overview

Koh Chang Hospital is the island's only government hospital, on the east coast at Dan Mai, about a 15-minute drive south of the ferry piers -- the opposite side of the island from the private hospital at White Sand Beach. Run under Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, it treats both Thai nationals and tourists at standard public-hospital rates, a fraction of what the private hospital charges for the same kind of visit. Facilities are more basic and waits are typically longer than at the private branch, and English is spoken but less consistently -- a genuine trade-off between cost and convenience rather than a lesser option outright. For anything beyond routine care, both hospitals on the island ultimately refer serious or specialist cases to Bangkok Hospital Trat on the mainland. See the full Koh Chang healthcare guide for the private hospital, village clinics, costs, insurance and the mainland transfer pathway.

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What to know before you go

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FAQ

Where is Koh Chang Hospital?

Dan Mai, on the east coast of Koh Chang, roughly a 15-minute drive south of the ferry piers.

Is Koh Chang Hospital government-run?

Yes -- it's the island's only public hospital, run under Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, distinct from the private Koh Chang International Hospital at White Sand Beach.

Who can use Koh Chang Hospital?

It treats both Thai nationals and tourists/foreign residents, at standard Thailand public-hospital rates. Some English is spoken, though less consistently than at the private hospital.

How does it compare to the private hospital?

Koh Chang Hospital is significantly cheaper than Koh Chang International Hospital, but generally has more basic facilities and longer waits. It's a genuine option for routine, non-urgent care, especially for residents on a budget.

How much does a visit cost?

Typical Thailand public-hospital rates apply -- roughly THB 200-800 for an outpatient visit, well below private-hospital pricing. Always confirm current pricing directly, as costs change.

Sources & References

Sources & References

Facts are drawn from independent island-guide sources. No bed count or direct phone number is claimed here, since neither could be independently corroborated -- confirm directly before relying on this page in an emergency. BAANLYY is a data-and-tools platform, not a healthcare provider, and takes no paid placement in this content.

Read the full Koh Chang healthcare guide for the private hospital, village clinics, costs, insurance and off-island transfers.