Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
A dedicated private cancer hospital on the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus, covering screening, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplant and palliative care
Independently assessed by Bea Siriwat
Last reviewed 12 October 2026 · How we evaluate
Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital was established in 2007 by the Bangkok Hospital group as a hospital for cancer care only, and it describes itself as Thailand's first private cancer hospital. Its name, given by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, means a hospital for advanced medicine. It sits on the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus off New Petchburi Road, where it brings screening, diagnosis, surgery, drug treatment, radiotherapy and supportive care together under one team, with the group's general hospital next door for other health problems.
At a Glance
Our Assessment of Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
Wattanosoth suits patients who want all of their cancer care planned and delivered in one specialist hospital. It covers the main parts of treatment under one roof, including surgery with robotic assistance, chemotherapy and targeted drugs, radiotherapy and radiosurgery, blood and marrow stem cell transplant, and palliative care, and its multidisciplinary approach is backed by an ESMO designation for integrated oncology and palliative care. It also publishes prices for cancer screening packages and some breast cancer surgery, which helps with planning.
The main caveat is accreditation. Wattanosoth does not hold a JCI award in its own name; it states that it is covered by the Joint Commission International accreditation of the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus. The most recent JCI term the group publishes ran from February 2023 to February 2026, and we could not find a published renewal or reach the JCI directory to confirm the current term, so patients should ask the hospital for its current certificate. Its earlier JCI certification for its breast cancer programme ran until 2024. The campus is among the more expensive private options in Bangkok, the hospital does not publish its bed numbers, and the survival figures it publishes are its own and not independently audited.
It is a sensible choice for a confirmed or suspected cancer where a coordinated treatment plan matters, or for a second opinion. Patients who only want a general health check-up, or whose main problem is not cancer, will be better served by the group's general hospital on the same campus, which we profile separately as Bangkok Hospital.
Who Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital Is Best For
In one sentence, Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital is the right choice for coordinated cancer treatment and second opinions who accept premium tier pricing. The lists below tell you whether that is you.
A strong fit if you
- Patients with a confirmed or suspected cancer who want all treatment in one specialist hospital
- Breast cancer diagnosis and surgery with published package prices
- Radiotherapy and radiosurgery, including brachytherapy
- Blood cancers needing stem cell transplant
- Cancer screening with low-dose CT, endoscopy and optional PET/CT
Look elsewhere if you
- Patients looking for general medical care or a routine health check-up
- Those who want an accreditation awarded in the hospital's own name
- Patients choosing mainly on cost
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Accreditations, Verified
Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital states that it is covered by the Joint Commission International accreditation of the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus, and it holds Thai Hospital Accreditation and an ESMO designation in its own name. We could not reach the JCI online directory to confirm the current JCI term, and we have listed only what we could confirm.
JCI Accredited (Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus)
Joint Commission International. Wattanosoth states on its Breast Center page that it holds JCI accreditation, and the BDMS group describes it as a JCI-accredited facility within the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus; it does not hold a separate award in its own name. The group publishes a sixth consecutive accreditation for Bangkok Hospital Headquarters for February 2023 to February 2026, and an earlier JCI programme certification for breast cancer that ran from 2008 to 2024. We were unable to retrieve a listing from the JCI online directory or a published renewal after February 2026, so the current term rests on the hospital's own statements.
See the sourceAdvanced HA (Thailand)
Healthcare Accreditation Institute (Public Organization). The hospital displays its own Advanced HA certificate. We could not locate its record in the Institute's online certificate register, so dates are not shown.
See the sourceESMO Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care
European Society for Medical Oncology. The hospital reports designation for 2025 to 2027, recognising integrated cancer and palliative care.
See the sourceWhere the issuing body publishes a public register, the badge links straight to it; otherwise it links to the hospital's own published record. Our full source list is below.
Specialties & Strengths
Wattanosoth treats cancer only, from screening to palliative care. The links below point to the closest matching procedure guides on our site.
What Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital Costs
Wattanosoth sits at the upper end of Bangkok's private hospital market, in line with the rest of the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus. It publishes prices for cancer screening packages and some breast procedures, but not for most cancer treatment, which depends on the type and stage of cancer. The prices below were taken from the hospital's own package pages on 12 October 2026; the screening and breast surgery prices were listed as valid until 31 December 2026, and screening prices apply to online purchases. For treatment, we recommend requesting an itemised quote.
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International Patient Services at Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
Wattanosoth uses the international patient services of the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus. The details below reflect what the hospital and group publish.
Cancer Hotline
The Cancer Hotline, +66 2 755 1188, is answered from 8am to 8pm, with +66 2 310 3000 after hours. The group also takes enquiries on WhatsApp (+66 64 140 5673) and LINE (@bangkokhospital).
Multidisciplinary Planning
Treatment is planned by teams of surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and nurses, which also suits patients seeking a second opinion on an existing diagnosis.
Payment & Insurance
The hospital does not publish its own list of direct-billing insurers. We recommend confirming insurance cover and billing arrangements with the hospital before travelling.
If something goes wrong after you fly home
Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital provides a post-operative care plan before you leave, and follow-up communication with your surgical team can be arranged through its international patient office.
As your coordinator we stay in the loop after you land. If a concern comes up we help you reach your surgeon, get records to a local doctor, and understand what the hospital will and will not cover. We tell you this before you book, not after.
How Booking Works at Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
- Contact the Cancer Hotline on +66 2 755 1188, or the group on WhatsApp (+66 64 140 5673), and send any existing scans, pathology reports and treatment history.
- Ask for a consultation with the relevant specialist team and a written estimate for the proposed treatment plan.
- For screening, buy the package online at the published price and follow the preparation instructions, including fasting before endoscopy.
When you enquire through us, our care team handles these steps with the hospital on your behalf and confirms everything back to you before you commit to anything.
About Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital is part of the Bangkok Hospital group, run by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), and was established in 2007 as a private hospital dedicated to cancer. It now uses the name Bangkok Cancer Hospital Wattanosoth on the group's website. It stands on the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus at Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road, alongside Bangkok Hospital and Bangkok Heart Hospital, and is led by Professor Thiravud Khuhaprema, a former director of Thailand's National Cancer Institute. The hospital reports treating more than 31,000 cancer cases between 2006 and 2022 and an average of more than 1,800 new patients a year.
Care is organised around what the hospital calls total cancer care, covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Its centres include a Prevention and Early Detection Center with genetic testing, an Oncology Imaging Center and Nuclear Medicine Clinic, a Surgical Oncology Center, a Breast Center, an Ambulatory Chemotherapy Care Center, a Radiation Oncology Center, a Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Center, and supportive care, pain and palliative care clinics.
The hospital lists a Varian EDGE radiosurgery system, linear accelerator treatment with VMAT, brachytherapy, two PET/CT scanners, SPECT/CT, a da Vinci Xi surgical robot and next generation sequencing for cancer risk and tumour profiling. Its stem cell transplant centre offers autologous, allogeneic and haploidentical transplants. In 2026 the hospital reported ICHOM Level 2 accreditation for its breast cancer pathway, which tracks patient-reported outcomes, and it holds an ESMO designation for integrated oncology and palliative care for 2025 to 2027.
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How We Evaluated Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital
Our hospital profiles are independently researched by our editorial team. No hospital can pay to be listed here, ranked higher or reviewed favourably. For Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital we focused on its cancer services and on how its accreditation relates to the Bangkok Hospital Headquarters campus. Here is what we assessed. Our checks are desk-based, verified against the issuing bodies' registers and the hospital's own published materials rather than a hospital-arranged visit. Read the full methodology.
We confirmed each accreditation directly with the issuing bodies and against published records, rather than relying on marketing claims, so the badges you see are real.
We checked the qualifications of the clinicians who would treat you and the depth of the specialist teams, technology and inpatient support standing behind them.
We assessed whether there is a genuine international patient service — multilingual staff, visa help and structured coordination — rather than just a translated website.
We looked for documented care plans, follow-up scheduling and clear channels, so you can still reach your care team once you have flown home.
We evaluated whether estimates are itemised and given in writing upfront, covering treatment, stay and follow-up, rather than arriving as one opaque figure.
We reviewed patient reports across multiple independent sources, looking for consistent themes in satisfaction, complaints and treatment outcomes.
How we make money
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If you believe any information on this profile is inaccurate or outdated, please contact our editorial team and we will check it against the source.
Medical disclaimer: Content on this site is provided for informational purposes and should not be treated as medical advice. Outcomes, timelines, and eligibility differ from person to person. Consult a qualified medical professional before making any decisions about surgery or treatment.
At a Glance
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