Key facts
| Address | 261/40 Moo 10, Soi Buakhao, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 |
| Type | Municipal (government-funded) hospital, operationally staffed by Thonburi Hospital -- a private Bangkok hospital group |
| Opened | May 2013 |
| Location detail | On Soi Buakhao, about 500m south of the Soi Diana / Soi Lengkee intersection, sharing an entrance with the Pattaya fire brigade station |
| Official website | pattayacityhospital.go.th |
Overview
Pattaya City Hospital opened in May 2013 on Soi Buakhao in the heart of central Pattaya, about 500 metres south of the Soi Diana / Soi Lengkee intersection. It is a hybrid facility: officially a municipal, government-funded hospital operated under Pattaya City, but staffed and run operationally by Thonburi Hospital, a private hospital group based in Bangkok -- a model intended to combine public funding with private-hospital-style operations and staffing standards. This makes it a distinctive middle option in central Pattaya, positioned between the fully public Banglamung Hospital and the private, BDMS-network Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. BAANLYY is not affiliated with Pattaya City Hospital and takes no paid placement in this guide; confirm all figures directly with the hospital.
Specialties & departments
- General medicine & emergency care
- Outpatient & inpatient services
- A range of specialist clinics (confirm current department list directly with the hospital)
International patient services
As a centrally located hospital serving Pattaya's dense tourist and expat district around Soi Buakhao, Pattaya City Hospital sees a substantial international patient volume, though its language support and international-patient infrastructure are generally more limited than BDMS-network hospitals -- confirm current English-language support directly with the hospital.
Location & transport
The hospital sits on Soi Buakhao in central Pattaya, in the middle of the city's dense hotel, condo and nightlife district -- an easy, short trip for most central and South Pattaya residents. Pattaya has no BTS, MRT or urban rail; most patients arrive by Grab/Bolt, motorbike taxi, songthaew or on foot given the central location.
Nearby areas: Central Pattaya. See each area's full guide for transport, schools and condo pricing.
FAQ
Is Pattaya City Hospital public or private?
It is a hybrid: officially a municipal, government-funded hospital under Pattaya City, but operationally staffed and run by Thonburi Hospital, a private Bangkok hospital group -- combining public funding with private-style operations, distinct from either a fully public hospital like Banglamung Hospital or a fully private one like Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.
When did Pattaya City Hospital open?
It opened in May 2013 on Soi Buakhao in central Pattaya.
Where exactly is Pattaya City Hospital?
On Soi Buakhao, about 500 metres south of the Soi Diana / Soi Lengkee intersection, sharing an entrance with the Pattaya fire brigade station -- right in the heart of central Pattaya's hotel and nightlife district.
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 Pattaya healthcare & hospitals guide for how Pattaya City Hospital compares with the area's other hospitals.
