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Banglamung Hospital

Naklua, Pattaya · Banglamung Hospital (public)

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By Kirby Scofield
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Last updated 8 July 2026 · Last reviewed 8 July 2026
2004HAI-accredited since
~120Beds (reported)
24/7Emergency care
PublicMinistry of Public Health facility
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Key facts

Address669 Moo 5, Sawang Fah Road, Naklua, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150
TypePublic general hospital, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) / Chonburi provincial health network
AccreditationHealthcare Accreditation Institute (HAI) accredited since 2004; most recently reported renewal cited as valid through January 2026 — confirm current status
Bed countReported at roughly 120 beds by an independent hospital directory — not independently confirmed on the hospital's own site; treat as approximate
SpecialtiesInternal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, 24-hour emergency medicine
Phone038-429-244 / 038-429-245 (reported — numbers vary slightly by directory; call ahead to confirm)
Nearest transportNo BTS/MRT in Pattaya — Grab/Bolt, motorbike taxi or songthaew along Naklua/Sukhumvit Road
Official websiteblm.moph.go.th
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Overview

Banglamung Hospital is the main public/government hospital serving the Banglamung district, which encompasses Pattaya, and sits in Naklua in the north of the city. As a Ministry of Public Health facility, it operates on Thailand's government fee schedule, offering care at a fraction of the cost of Pattaya's private hospitals across general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and 24-hour emergency services. It has held Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HAI) accreditation since 2004. Long-stay expats and retirees on a budget frequently use it for routine outpatient visits and non-emergency care, per Pattaya expat-community resources, though English-language support and wait times generally lag the private international hospitals. BAANLYY is not affiliated with Banglamung Hospital and takes no paid placement in this guide; confirm all figures directly with the hospital.

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Specialties & departments

As a general government hospital, Banglamung Hospital's core departments include:

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What to expect as a foreign patient

Banglamung Hospital is a Thai government hospital, not an international-patient-focused facility — there is no dedicated international coordination desk of the kind found at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. English proficiency varies by department and by individual staff member, and both outpatient and inpatient wait times are typically longer than at the private hospitals. In exchange, costs are dramatically lower: a routine outpatient visit runs roughly THB 150–700, versus roughly THB 700–1,400 at a private hospital in Pattaya. It's a practical choice for budget-conscious long-stayers and for non-urgent care; for complex, English-critical or time-sensitive treatment, most expats still default to the private internationals.

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Location & transport

The hospital is located on Sawang Fah Road in Naklua, north Pattaya — the same general area as Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Pattaya has no BTS, MRT or urban rail system, so most patients arrive by Grab/Bolt ride-hailing, motorbike taxi, or songthaews (shared "baht bus" trucks) running along Naklua and Sukhumvit Road.

Nearby expat-heavy neighbourhoods and condo areas: Naklua, Wong Amat. See each area's full guide for transport, schools and condo pricing.

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FAQ

Is Banglamung Hospital a good option for expats?

It's the main public hospital serving the Banglamung district (which includes Pattaya), and it's a solid low-cost option for routine outpatient visits and non-emergency care. English-language support varies by department and is generally less extensive than at the private international hospitals, and wait times are typically longer.

Is Banglamung Hospital accredited?

It has held Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HAI) accreditation since 2004, with the most recently reported renewal cited as valid through January 2026 — confirm current accreditation status directly with the hospital.

How much cheaper is Banglamung Hospital than Pattaya's private hospitals?

Guide-level estimates put a public outpatient visit at roughly THB 150–700, versus roughly THB 700–1,400 for a private-hospital GP consultation in Pattaya — a substantial discount, though actual costs depend on the treatment and should be confirmed on the day.

How do I get to Banglamung Hospital without a car?

Pattaya has no BTS, MRT or urban rail. The hospital is in Naklua, north Pattaya; most patients use Grab/Bolt ride-hailing, a motorbike taxi, or the songthaews (shared "baht bus" trucks) running along Naklua/Sukhumvit Road.

Sources & References

Sources & References

Hospital facts are cross-checked across the Ministry of Public Health domain, the Pattaya City Expats Club hospital directory, and an independent hospital directory; figures that disagreed across sources (bed count, phone number) are flagged above rather than blended into one invented number. 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 Banglamung Hospital compares with the city's private hospitals.