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Pattaya International Hospital

Central Pattaya · Pattaya International Hospital

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026
55+Inpatient beds
24/7Emergency services
2Operating theatres
~5 minWalk to the beach
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Key facts

Address255/4 Moo 9, Soi Pattaya 4, Pattaya 2nd Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150
JCI accreditationNone found in available sources — not marketed as JCI-accredited
FoundedRoots date to the 1970s under Dr. Sunya Viravaidya; sources cite either 1974 or 1980
Bed countOver 55 inpatient beds (per the hospital's own site)
Nearest transportNo BTS/MRT in Pattaya — central location is walkable; Grab/Bolt, motorbike taxi or songthaew otherwise
Official websitepattayainterhospital.net
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Overview

Pattaya International Hospital positions itself as Pattaya's community hospital — founded under Dr. Sunya Viravaidya's philosophy of affordable, patient-first care rather than a maximum-profit model. Located in the heart of Central Pattaya, a brisk five-minute walk from the beach, it is a comprehensive tertiary care provider with over 55 inpatient beds, 24-hour emergency services and two fully-equipped operating theatres. Unlike Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, it does not carry JCI accreditation in available sources, and is better understood as a long-established, centrally-located private option than a large international-standard flagship. BAANLYY is not affiliated with Pattaya International Hospital and takes no paid placement in this guide; confirm all figures directly with the hospital.

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Specialties & departments

Pattaya International Hospital's own site lists the following centres and services:

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Community & international patient services

Pattaya International Hospital describes itself as serving "the residents and guests of Pattaya" with multilingual medical teams, positioning it as a walk-in-friendly option for both long-term expat residents and visiting tourists rather than a dedicated medical-tourism package operator. For patients specifically seeking JCI-accredited international-standard care with a large-scale international coordination desk, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is the better-documented option.

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Location & transport

The hospital sits on Soi Pattaya 4 off Pattaya 2nd Road, in the heart of Central Pattaya — close enough to the beach for a five-minute walk. Pattaya has no BTS, MRT or urban rail, so most visitors arrive on foot given the central location, or by Grab/Bolt ride-hailing, motorbike taxi or songthaew ("baht bus") for those coming from further afield.

Nearby expat-heavy neighbourhoods and condo areas: Central Pattaya, Pratumnak Hill. See each area's full guide for transport, schools and condo pricing.

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FAQ

Is Pattaya International Hospital JCI-accredited?

No public evidence of Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation was found for Pattaya International Hospital. It is positioned as a long-established, patient-focused community hospital rather than an internationally-accredited tertiary centre — for JCI-accredited care in Pattaya, see Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

How old is Pattaya International Hospital?

It has deep roots in Pattaya's medical history, founded under Dr. Sunya Viravaidya's philosophy of affordable, patient-first community care. Sources differ on the exact founding year (variously cited as 1974 or 1980), so treat it as a long-established fixture rather than a precise date.

How do I get to Pattaya International Hospital?

It sits on Soi Pattaya 4 off Pattaya 2nd Road, in the heart of Central Pattaya, roughly a five-minute walk from the beach. Pattaya has no BTS or MRT, so most visitors arrive by Grab/Bolt, motorbike taxi, songthaew or on foot given the central location.

What is Pattaya International Hospital known for?

It is known as a community-oriented hospital emphasising affordable, patient-first care, with over 55 inpatient beds, 24-hour emergency services, an ICU, obstetrics department, dental and dermatology centres, and two operating theatres.

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 Pattaya healthcare & hospitals guide for how Pattaya International Hospital compares with the city's other major hospitals.