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Samui International Hospital

North Chaweng Beach Road, Koh Samui · Samui International Hospital

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 8 July 2026 · Last reviewed 8 July 2026
1997Founded
24/7Trauma & emergency
North ChawengLocation
EN/FRStaff languages
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Key facts

AddressNorth Chaweng Beach Road, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Founded1997
Emergency careOpen 24 hours, dedicated Trauma & Emergency Department, 24-hour ambulance service
Bed countNot publicly disclosed -- confirm directly with the hospital
Staff languagesEnglish; some staff also speak French
Official websitesih.co.th
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Overview

Samui International Hospital was founded in 1997 to meet growing demand for quality private healthcare as Koh Samui's tourism and expat population expanded. Centrally located on North Chaweng Beach Road, it is one of the most convenient hospitals for residents and visitors in Chaweng and nearby Lamai, running 24 hours a day with a dedicated Trauma & Emergency Department and 24-hour ambulance service. Its inpatient and outpatient departments cover pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology and dentistry, with English-speaking staff (some also speaking French) serving the island's large international community. BAANLYY is not affiliated with Samui International Hospital and takes no paid placement in this guide; confirm all figures directly with the hospital.

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Specialties & departments

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International patient services

Samui International Hospital's clinical staff are described by the hospital as highly qualified within their fields, with English-speaking (and some French-speaking) coverage aimed at the island's large tourist and expat population. Confirm current insurance billing arrangements and available specialists directly with the hospital before a planned procedure.

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Location & transport

The hospital sits directly on North Chaweng Beach Road, in the heart of the island's busiest tourist and expat strip, making it one of the easiest hospitals to reach from Chaweng and Lamai accommodation. Koh Samui has no rail or mass-transit system; most patients arrive by taxi, Grab, rented car or motorbike.

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FAQ

When was Samui International Hospital founded?

In 1997, established in response to growing demand for quality private healthcare on the island as tourism and the expat population expanded.

Where is Samui International Hospital located?

On North Chaweng Beach Road, a central location on the island's busiest tourist strip, giving easy access from most of Chaweng and nearby Lamai.

Does Samui International Hospital have an emergency department?

Yes -- it operates 24 hours a day with a dedicated Trauma & Emergency Department and 24-hour ambulatory service, alongside inpatient and outpatient departments including pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology and dentistry.

Is Samui International Hospital English-speaking?

Yes -- staff are fluent in English, with some also speaking French, making it a practical option for the island's international residents and visitors.

Sources & References

Sources & References

Hospital facts are drawn from the hospital's own official website plus 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 prices, wait times or accreditation status — always confirm directly with the hospital before relying on any figure here.

Read the full Koh Samui healthcare & hospitals guide for how Samui International Hospital compares with the island's other hospitals.