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<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Defiant — defiant.to</title><link href="https://defiant.to/"/><link rel="self" href="https://defiant.to/feed.xml"/><id>https://defiant.to/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><author><name>Defiant</name></author><entry><title>ร่วมเป็นคลินิกพันธมิตร — Partner Clinics &amp; Hospitals</title><link href="https://defiant.to/partners/"/><id>https://defiant.to/partners/</id><updated>2026-07-24T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Defiant พาคนไข้ต่างชาติ (อเมริกัน ทหารผ่านศึก VA ชาวต่างชาติ) มาหาคลินิกและโรงพยาบาลในไทย — ลงประกาศฟรี มีล่ามให้ ค่าแนะนำแล้วแต่ท่านสะดวก. Defiant brings vetted foreign patients — incl. VA-reimbursed US veterans — to Thai clinics. Free listing, interpreters included, terms at your discretion.</summary></entry><entry><title>What It Costs — Concierge Packages &amp; Radical Price Transparency</title><link href="https://defiant.to/concierge/"/><id>https://defiant.to/concierge/</id><updated>2026-07-24T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>In America nobody will tell you the price. In Thailand, clinics post it on the wall and compete. Defiant does the same — real prices, and exactly what we charge. Full concierge $1,000, or a build-your-own virtual pack for $100.</summary></entry><entry><title>The DTV Medical Visa — Stay in Thailand as Long as Your Treatment Takes</title><link href="https://defiant.to/dtv/"/><id>https://defiant.to/dtv/</id><updated>2026-07-24T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has a medical-treatment category — 5 years, multiple entry, up to 180 days per stay. The visa is easy; the bottleneck is finding a clinic that produces the paperwork right — the treatment-plan letter, and the English billing for VA/FMP, US insurance, FSA/HSA. That's what we do.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defiant — US Expat Services &amp; Medical Tourism Concierge in Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/"/><id>https://defiant.to/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Your Overseas Survival Kit: Fixers, Translation, Medical Tourism, Visas, Insurance, Courier, and More.</summary></entry><entry><title>Contact Defiant — blink twice if you need help</title><link href="https://defiant.to/contact/"/><id>https://defiant.to/contact/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Reach Defiant in Chiang Mai: the intake form is the fast lane; LINE and encrypted mail also available. A human reads everything.</summary></entry><entry><title>Procedures &amp; Prices — Thailand Medical Tourism</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Every procedure Defiant routes, with indicative US-vs-Thailand price ranges and the the caveats: orthopedic, cardiac, dental, fertility, bariatric, gender affirmation, eyes, oncology and more.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hospitals &amp; Clinics — the Defiant shortlist</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>The Thai hospitals and specialist clinics Defiant actually routes clients to, by city — with accreditation flags and no advertorial.</summary></entry><entry><title>Destinations</title><link href="https://defiant.to/destinations/"/><id>https://defiant.to/destinations/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Where Defiant works: Thailand overview plus Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket — what each city is actually good at.</summary></entry><entry><title>Estradiol Cream in Thailand — What to Actually Ask For</title><link href="https://defiant.to/estradiol/"/><id>https://defiant.to/estradiol/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>You can't find "estradiol cream" in Thailand because you're asking for the American name. Here's the Thai shelf name for vaginal estrogen cream, face cream, and every other form — plus the legal reality (it's over-the-counter) and where to buy it in Chiang Mai.</summary></entry><entry><title>Your VA Benefits Work in Thailand — the Foreign Medical Program (FMP)</title><link href="https://defiant.to/va-fmp/"/><id>https://defiant.to/va-fmp/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>US veterans in Thailand can use VA benefits abroad through the Foreign Medical Program — but only for service-connected conditions, and only if you register and pick a hospital that handles FMP paperwork. Here's how it works, and where to go in Chiang Mai.</summary></entry><entry><title>Defiant — ร่วมงานกับเฮา (คลินิก · ล่าม · โอกาสสร้างรายได้)</title><link href="https://defiant.to/th/"/><id>https://defiant.to/th/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Defiant เชียงใหม่ พาคนไข้ต่างชาติมาหาคลินิกและโรงพยาบาลในไทย — ร่วมเป็นพันธมิตรคลินิก รับงานล่าม-นักแปล หรือสร้างรายได้จากการแนะนำ ติดต่อทางไลน์ defiant.to</summary></entry><entry><title>The Defiant Dispatch — get on the list</title><link href="https://defiant.to/subscribe/"/><id>https://defiant.to/subscribe/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Occasional email from Defiant — new procedures, real price updates, the straight stuff about getting care in Thailand. Your address lives in our own database, never sold, unsubscribe anytime.</summary></entry><entry><title>We're Hiring Translators — Thai ↔ English</title><link href="https://defiant.to/translators/"/><id>https://defiant.to/translators/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Defiant hires contract Thai↔English translators for medical and concierge work in Chiang Mai. High standards, pays well, clients tip. Binding Thai confidentiality oath; no HIPAA required.</summary></entry><entry><title>Privacy Policy</title><link href="https://defiant.to/privacy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/privacy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>How Defiant handles your data: minimal collection, no selling, and a flat refusal to hand personal information to US government agencies.</summary></entry><entry><title>Terms of Service</title><link href="https://defiant.to/terms/"/><id>https://defiant.to/terms/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>The deal, in plain words: Defiant is a medical-tourism concierge and information service — not a healthcare provider.</summary></entry><entry><title>Stem Cell Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/stem-cell-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/stem-cell-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Stem Cell Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $5,000–$20,000 program range vs Largely unavailable / trial-only in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the honest caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>LGBTQIA+ Community Flags and Their Meanings</title><link href="https://defiant.to/articles/community-flags/"/><id>https://defiant.to/articles/community-flags/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>A field guide to community flags — colors, history, and meanings.</summary></entry><entry><title>Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Thailand: indicative cost $3,500–$6,500 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Angioplasty and Stenting in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/angioplasty-and-stenting/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/angioplasty-and-stenting/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Angioplasty and Stenting in Thailand: indicative cost $8,000–$18,000 vs $25,000–$60,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Arthroscopy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/arthroscopy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/arthroscopy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Arthroscopy in Thailand: indicative cost $3,000–$7,000 vs $8,000–$20,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bioresonance Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/bioresonance-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/bioresonance-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Bioresonance Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $30–$80 per session vs $100–$300 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Body Contouring in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/body-contouring/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/body-contouring/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Body Contouring in Thailand: indicative cost $4,000–$12,000 vs $10,000–$30,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Botox and Fillers in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/botox-and-fillers/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/botox-and-fillers/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Botox and Fillers in Thailand: indicative cost $150–$500 per session vs $400–$1,500 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breast Augmentation in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/breast-augmentation/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/breast-augmentation/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Breast Augmentation in Thailand: indicative cost $3,000–$5,500 vs $8,000–$12,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Breast Reduction in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/breast-reduction/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/breast-reduction/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Breast Reduction in Thailand: indicative cost $3,500–$6,000 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>CT Scan in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/ct-scan/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/ct-scan/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>CT Scan in Thailand: indicative cost $200–$600 vs $1,000–$3,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cancer Screenings in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/cancer-screenings/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/cancer-screenings/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Cancer Screenings in Thailand: indicative cost $400–$1,200 full panel vs $2,000–$5,000 full panel in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Cataract Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/cataract-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/cataract-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Cataract Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $1,200–$2,500 per eye vs $3,500–$7,000 per eye in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chelation Therapy IV in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/chelation-therapy-iv/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/chelation-therapy-iv/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Chelation Therapy IV in Thailand: indicative cost $100–$250 per session vs $100–$300 per session (long courses) in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chemotherapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/chemotherapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/chemotherapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Chemotherapy in Thailand: indicative cost $1,000–$5,000 per cycle typical vs $10,000–$200,000+ course in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Corneal Transplants in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/corneal-transplants/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/corneal-transplants/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Corneal Transplants in Thailand: indicative cost $6,000–$12,000 vs $15,000–$30,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Crowns and Bridges in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/crowns-and-bridges/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/crowns-and-bridges/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Crowns and Bridges in Thailand: indicative cost $300–$700 per unit vs $1,000–$2,500 per unit in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Dental Implants in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/dental-implants/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/dental-implants/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Dental Implants in Thailand: indicative cost $1,000–$1,800 per tooth vs $3,000–$5,000 per tooth in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>EBOO Blood Ozone Dialysis in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/eboo-blood-ozone-dialysis/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/eboo-blood-ozone-dialysis/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>EBOO Blood Ozone Dialysis in Thailand: indicative cost $300–$800 per session vs $1,000–$2,500 per session (fringe clinics) in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Egg Freezing in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/egg-freezing/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/egg-freezing/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Egg Freezing in Thailand: indicative cost $3,500–$6,000 + storage vs $10,000–$15,000 + storage in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Executive Health Check-Ups in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/executive-health-check-ups/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/executive-health-check-ups/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Executive Health Check-Ups in Thailand: indicative cost $400–$1,200 vs $2,000–$5,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Exosome Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/exosome-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/exosome-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Exosome Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $2,000–$8,000 per program vs Trial-only in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Facelift in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/facelift/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/facelift/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Facelift in Thailand: indicative cost $4,000–$9,000 vs $12,000–$25,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/facial-feminization-surgery-ffs/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/facial-feminization-surgery-ffs/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) in Thailand: indicative cost $12,000–$28,000 vs $30,000–$70,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Full Body MRI in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/full-body-mri/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/full-body-mri/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Full Body MRI in Thailand: indicative cost $700–$1,500 vs $2,500–$5,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/gallbladder-removal-cholecystectomy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/gallbladder-removal-cholecystectomy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Thailand: indicative cost $4,000–$7,000 vs $12,000–$20,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gastric Band Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/gastric-band-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/gastric-band-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Gastric Band Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $8,000–$12,000 vs $15,000–$20,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Gastric Bypass Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Gastric Bypass Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $12,000–$17,000 vs $20,000–$30,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Genetic Testing in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/genetic-testing/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/genetic-testing/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Genetic Testing in Thailand: indicative cost $300–$1,500 vs $250–$5,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Glutathione Whitening IVs in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/glutathione-whitening-ivs/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/glutathione-whitening-ivs/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Glutathione Whitening IVs in Thailand: indicative cost $30–$80 per session vs $150–$400 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hair Transplant in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/hair-transplant/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/hair-transplant/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Hair Transplant in Thailand: indicative cost $2,500–$6,000 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/heart-bypass-surgery-cabg/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/heart-bypass-surgery-cabg/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Thailand: indicative cost $15,000–$35,000 vs $70,000–$200,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Heart Valve Replacement in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/heart-valve-replacement/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/heart-valve-replacement/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Heart Valve Replacement in Thailand: indicative cost $18,000–$40,000 vs $80,000–$200,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hernia Repair in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/hernia-repair/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/hernia-repair/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Hernia Repair in Thailand: indicative cost $2,500–$5,000 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hip Replacement in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/hip-replacement/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/hip-replacement/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Hip Replacement in Thailand: indicative cost $11,000–$17,000 vs $30,000–$50,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Thailand: indicative cost $80–$250 per session vs $250–$600 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/icsi-intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/icsi-intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) in Thailand: indicative cost Often bundled; +$500–$1,000 vs +$1,500–$3,000 on IVF in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>IV Laser Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/iv-laser-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/iv-laser-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>IV Laser Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $50–$150 per session vs Rare / fringe in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Thailand: indicative cost $8,000–$12,000 per cycle vs $15,000–$25,000 per cycle in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kidney Transplant in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/kidney-transplant/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/kidney-transplant/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Kidney Transplant in Thailand: indicative cost Not available to foreign patients vs $260,000–$450,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Knee Replacement in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/knee-replacement/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/knee-replacement/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Knee Replacement in Thailand: indicative cost $10,000–$16,000 vs $30,000–$50,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>LASIK Eye Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>LASIK Eye Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $1,000–$2,000 both eyes vs $2,000–$4,500 both eyes in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liposuction in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/liposuction/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/liposuction/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Liposuction in Thailand: indicative cost $1,500–$4,000 vs $4,000–$10,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Liver Transplant in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/liver-transplant/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/liver-transplant/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Liver Transplant in Thailand: indicative cost Not available to foreign patients vs $500,000–$800,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>NAD+ IV Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/nad-iv-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/nad-iv-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>NAD+ IV Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $150–$400 per infusion vs $500–$1,000 per infusion in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>NK Cell Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/nk-cell-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/nk-cell-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>NK Cell Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $8,000–$20,000 per program vs Trial-only in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Orthodontics (Braces, Aligners) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/orthodontics-braces-aligners/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/orthodontics-braces-aligners/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Orthodontics (Braces, Aligners) in Thailand: indicative cost $1,500–$3,500 vs $4,000–$8,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Ozone Autohemotherapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/ozone-autohemotherapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/ozone-autohemotherapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Ozone Autohemotherapy in Thailand: indicative cost $60–$150 per session vs $150–$400 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Pacemaker Implantation in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/pacemaker-implantation/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/pacemaker-implantation/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Pacemaker Implantation in Thailand: indicative cost $8,000–$15,000 vs $20,000–$50,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Peptide Injections in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/peptide-injections/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/peptide-injections/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Peptide Injections in Thailand: indicative cost $100–$500 per cycle vs Gray-market / compounding-pharmacy limbo in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phalloplasty in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/phalloplasty/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/phalloplasty/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Phalloplasty in Thailand: indicative cost $25,000–$60,000 vs $50,000–$150,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Placenta Extract Infusions in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/placenta-extract-infusions/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/placenta-extract-infusions/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Placenta Extract Infusions in Thailand: indicative cost $100–$300 per session vs Not available (unapproved) in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Radiation Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/radiation-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/radiation-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Radiation Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $8,000–$20,000 course vs $30,000–$80,000 course in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Retinal Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/retinal-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/retinal-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Retinal Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $4,000–$10,000 vs $10,000–$25,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/rhinoplasty-nose-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/rhinoplasty-nose-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) in Thailand: indicative cost $2,000–$5,000 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Root Canal Treatment in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/root-canal-treatment/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/root-canal-treatment/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Root Canal Treatment in Thailand: indicative cost $250–$600 vs $1,000–$2,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shockwave Therapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/shockwave-therapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/shockwave-therapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Shockwave Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $50–$150 per session vs $300–$500 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Shoulder Replacement in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/shoulder-replacement/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/shoulder-replacement/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Shoulder Replacement in Thailand: indicative cost $10,000–$15,000 vs $25,000–$45,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sleeve Gastrectomy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Sleeve Gastrectomy in Thailand: indicative cost $9,000–$14,000 vs $15,000–$25,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Spinal Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/spinal-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/spinal-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Spinal Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $15,000–$40,000 vs $50,000–$150,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Surgical Oncology in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/surgical-oncology/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/surgical-oncology/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Surgical Oncology in Thailand: indicative cost $10,000–$40,000 vs $40,000–$150,000+ in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Surrogacy Services in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/surrogacy-services/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/surrogacy-services/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Surrogacy Services in Thailand: indicative cost Not available vs $120,000–$200,000 (US agencies) in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/therapeutic-plasma-exchange/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/therapeutic-plasma-exchange/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Thailand: indicative cost $2,000–$4,000 per session vs $5,000–$10,000 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Top Surgery in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/top-surgery/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/top-surgery/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Top Surgery in Thailand: indicative cost $3,000–$6,500 vs $8,000–$15,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vaginoplasty in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/vaginoplasty/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/vaginoplasty/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Vaginoplasty in Thailand: indicative cost $9,000–$22,000 vs $25,000–$60,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Thailand: indicative cost $12,000–$25,000 (implanted); wearables $200–$500 vs $30,000–$50,000 (implanted) in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Veneers in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/veneers/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/veneers/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Veneers in Thailand: indicative cost $250–$550 per tooth vs $1,000–$2,500 per tooth in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Thailand — Cost &amp; Where</title><link href="https://defiant.to/procedures/whole-body-cryotherapy/"/><id>https://defiant.to/procedures/whole-body-cryotherapy/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Thailand: indicative cost $30–$70 per session vs $40–$90 per session in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.</summary></entry><entry><title>BNH Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/bnh-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/bnh-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>BNH Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital (est. 1898). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai — Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital-chiang-mai/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital-chiang-mai/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai: Private hospital (BDMS network). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bangkok Hospital Phuket — Phuket</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital-phuket/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital-phuket/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Phuket: Private hospital (BDMS network). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bangkok Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok: Private flagship (BDMS network). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bangkok International Dental Center — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-international-dental-center/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-international-dental-center/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Bangkok International Dental Center, Bangkok: Specialist dental center. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bumrungrad International Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/bumrungrad-international-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/bumrungrad-international-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok: Private international hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiang Mai Ram Hospital — Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/chiang-mai-ram-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/chiang-mai-ram-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, Chiang Mai: Private hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Jetanin Institute — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/jetanin-institute/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/jetanin-institute/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Jetanin Institute, Bangkok: Specialist fertility hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Kamol Cosmetic Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/kamol-cosmetic-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/kamol-cosmetic-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Kamol Cosmetic Hospital, Bangkok: Specialist cosmetic &amp; gender-affirmation hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Lanna Hospital — Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/lanna-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/lanna-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Lanna Hospital, Chiang Mai: Private hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>McCormick Hospital — Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/mccormick-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/mccormick-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>McCormick Hospital, Chiang Mai: Private mission hospital (est. 1888). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>MedPark Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/medpark-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/medpark-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>MedPark Hospital, Bangkok: Private tertiary hospital (opened 2020). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phyathai 2 Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/phyathai-2-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/phyathai-2-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Phyathai 2 Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital (Phyathai group). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Praram 9 Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/praram-9-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/praram-9-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Praram 9 Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Preecha Aesthetic Institute — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/preecha-aesthetic-institute/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/preecha-aesthetic-institute/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Preecha Aesthetic Institute, Bangkok: Specialist plastic-surgery institute. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rajavej Hospital — Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/rajavej-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/rajavej-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Rajavej Hospital, Chiang Mai — a private hospital Defiant routes to for US veterans, because in our experience they handle VA Foreign Medical Program (FMP) paperwork better than anyone else in the city.</summary></entry><entry><title>Rutnin Eye Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/rutnin-eye-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/rutnin-eye-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Rutnin Eye Hospital, Bangkok: Specialist eye hospital (est. 1964). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/samitivej-sukhumvit-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/samitivej-sukhumvit-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok: Private international hospital (BDMS). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Sriphat Medical Center — Chiang Mai</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/sriphat-medical-center/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/sriphat-medical-center/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Sriphat Medical Center, Chiang Mai: Private wing of Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Superior A.R.T. — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/superior-a-r-t/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/superior-a-r-t/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Superior A.R.T., Bangkok: Specialist IVF &amp; genetics center. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Suporn Clinic — Chonburi</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/suporn-clinic/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/suporn-clinic/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Suporn Clinic, Chonburi: Specialist GA surgery clinic. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Vejthani Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/vejthani-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/vejthani-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok: Private international hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Yanhee International Hospital — Bangkok</title><link href="https://defiant.to/hospitals/yanhee-international-hospital/"/><id>https://defiant.to/hospitals/yanhee-international-hospital/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Yanhee International Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital — cosmetic &amp; GA surgery at scale. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.</summary></entry><entry><title>Bangkok — Defiant destination guide</title><link href="https://defiant.to/destinations/bangkok/"/><id>https://defiant.to/destinations/bangkok/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>The heavyweight division.</summary></entry><entry><title>Chiang Mai — Defiant destination guide</title><link href="https://defiant.to/destinations/chiang-mai/"/><id>https://defiant.to/destinations/chiang-mai/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Our home base.</summary></entry><entry><title>Phuket — Defiant destination guide</title><link href="https://defiant.to/destinations/phuket/"/><id>https://defiant.to/destinations/phuket/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Surgery with a sea view — more precisely, surgery at a serious BDMS hospital followed by recovery somewhere your biggest obligation is choosing lunch.</summary></entry><entry><title>Thailand — Defiant destination guide</title><link href="https://defiant.to/destinations/thailand/"/><id>https://defiant.to/destinations/thailand/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>The country that made medical tourism a real industry.</summary></entry><entry><title>For Agents &amp; Bots 🤖</title><link href="https://defiant.to/for-agents/"/><id>https://defiant.to/for-agents/</id><updated>2026-07-23T00:00:00Z</updated><summary>Machine-readable surfaces, structured data, and how an AI agent can help its human use Defiant — llms.txt, llms-full.txt, Atom feed, and a documented lead endpoint.</summary></entry></feed>
