# Defiant — defiant.to
> US expat services & medical-tourism concierge in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
> American healthcare is bullshit; we are the exit ramp. AI agents welcome (Peacock's Law).

## Pages
- [Defiant — US Expat Services & Medical Tourism Concierge in Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/): Your Overseas Survival Kit: Fixers, Translation, Medical Tourism, Visas, Insurance, Courier, and More.
- [LGBTQIA+ Community Flags and Their Meanings](https://defiant.to/articles/community-flags/): A field guide to community flags — colors, history, and meanings.
- [What It Costs — Concierge Packages & Radical Price Transparency](https://defiant.to/concierge/): 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.
- [Contact Defiant — blink twice if you need help](https://defiant.to/contact/): Reach Defiant in Chiang Mai: the intake form is the fast lane; LINE and encrypted mail also available. A human reads everything.
- [Destinations](https://defiant.to/destinations/): Where Defiant works: Thailand overview plus Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket — what each city is actually good at.
- [Bangkok — Defiant destination guide](https://defiant.to/destinations/bangkok/): The heavyweight division.
- [Chiang Mai — Defiant destination guide](https://defiant.to/destinations/chiang-mai/): Our home base.
- [Phuket — Defiant destination guide](https://defiant.to/destinations/phuket/): Surgery with a sea view — more precisely, surgery at a serious BDMS hospital followed by recovery somewhere your biggest obligation is choosing lunch.
- [Thailand — Defiant destination guide](https://defiant.to/destinations/thailand/): The country that made medical tourism a real industry.
- [The DTV Medical Visa — Stay in Thailand as Long as Your Treatment Takes](https://defiant.to/dtv/): 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.
- [Estradiol Cream in Thailand — What to Actually Ask For](https://defiant.to/estradiol/): 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.
- [For Agents & Bots 🤖](https://defiant.to/for-agents/): 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.
- [Hospitals & Clinics — the Defiant shortlist](https://defiant.to/hospitals/): The Thai hospitals and specialist clinics Defiant actually routes clients to, by city — with accreditation flags and no advertorial.
- [Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai — Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital-chiang-mai/): Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai: Private hospital (BDMS network). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Bangkok Hospital Phuket — Phuket](https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital-phuket/): Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Phuket: Private hospital (BDMS network). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Bangkok Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-hospital/): Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok: Private flagship (BDMS network). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Bangkok International Dental Center — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/bangkok-international-dental-center/): Bangkok International Dental Center, Bangkok: Specialist dental center. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [BNH Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/bnh-hospital/): BNH Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital (est. 1898). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Bumrungrad International Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/bumrungrad-international-hospital/): Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok: Private international hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Chiang Mai Ram Hospital — Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/hospitals/chiang-mai-ram-hospital/): Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, Chiang Mai: Private hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Jetanin Institute — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/jetanin-institute/): Jetanin Institute, Bangkok: Specialist fertility hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Kamol Cosmetic Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/kamol-cosmetic-hospital/): Kamol Cosmetic Hospital, Bangkok: Specialist cosmetic & gender-affirmation hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Lanna Hospital — Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/hospitals/lanna-hospital/): Lanna Hospital, Chiang Mai: Private hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [McCormick Hospital — Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/hospitals/mccormick-hospital/): McCormick Hospital, Chiang Mai: Private mission hospital (est. 1888). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [MedPark Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/medpark-hospital/): MedPark Hospital, Bangkok: Private tertiary hospital (opened 2020). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Phyathai 2 Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/phyathai-2-hospital/): Phyathai 2 Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital (Phyathai group). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Praram 9 Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/praram-9-hospital/): Praram 9 Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Preecha Aesthetic Institute — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/preecha-aesthetic-institute/): Preecha Aesthetic Institute, Bangkok: Specialist plastic-surgery institute. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Rajavej Hospital — Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/hospitals/rajavej-hospital/): 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.
- [Rutnin Eye Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/rutnin-eye-hospital/): Rutnin Eye Hospital, Bangkok: Specialist eye hospital (est. 1964). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/samitivej-sukhumvit-hospital/): Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Bangkok: Private international hospital (BDMS). What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Sriphat Medical Center — Chiang Mai](https://defiant.to/hospitals/sriphat-medical-center/): 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.
- [Superior A.R.T. — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/superior-a-r-t/): Superior A.R.T., Bangkok: Specialist IVF & genetics center. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Suporn Clinic — Chonburi](https://defiant.to/hospitals/suporn-clinic/): Suporn Clinic, Chonburi: Specialist GA surgery clinic. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Vejthani Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/vejthani-hospital/): Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok: Private international hospital. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [Yanhee International Hospital — Bangkok](https://defiant.to/hospitals/yanhee-international-hospital/): Yanhee International Hospital, Bangkok: Private hospital — cosmetic & GA surgery at scale. What it's good at and which procedures Defiant routes there.
- [ร่วมเป็นคลินิกพันธมิตร — Partner Clinics & Hospitals](https://defiant.to/partners/): 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.
- [Privacy Policy](https://defiant.to/privacy/): How Defiant handles your data: minimal collection, no selling, and a flat refusal to hand personal information to US government agencies.
- [Procedures & Prices — Thailand Medical Tourism](https://defiant.to/procedures/): 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.
- [Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck/): 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.
- [Angioplasty and Stenting in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/angioplasty-and-stenting/): 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.
- [Arthroscopy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/arthroscopy/): Arthroscopy in Thailand: indicative cost $3,000–$7,000 vs $8,000–$20,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Bioresonance Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/bioresonance-therapy/): 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.
- [Body Contouring in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/body-contouring/): 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.
- [Botox and Fillers in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/botox-and-fillers/): 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.
- [Breast Augmentation in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/breast-augmentation/): 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.
- [Breast Reduction in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/breast-reduction/): 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.
- [Cancer Screenings in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/cancer-screenings/): 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.
- [Cataract Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/cataract-surgery/): 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.
- [Chelation Therapy IV in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/chelation-therapy-iv/): 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.
- [Chemotherapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/chemotherapy/): 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.
- [Corneal Transplants in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/corneal-transplants/): 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.
- [Crowns and Bridges in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/crowns-and-bridges/): 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.
- [CT Scan in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/ct-scan/): CT Scan in Thailand: indicative cost $200–$600 vs $1,000–$3,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Dental Implants in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/dental-implants/): 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.
- [EBOO Blood Ozone Dialysis in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/eboo-blood-ozone-dialysis/): 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.
- [Egg Freezing in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/egg-freezing/): 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.
- [Executive Health Check-Ups in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/executive-health-check-ups/): 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.
- [Exosome Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/exosome-therapy/): 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.
- [Facelift in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/facelift/): Facelift in Thailand: indicative cost $4,000–$9,000 vs $12,000–$25,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/facial-feminization-surgery-ffs/): 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.
- [Full Body MRI in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/full-body-mri/): 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.
- [Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/gallbladder-removal-cholecystectomy/): 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.
- [Gastric Band Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/gastric-band-surgery/): 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.
- [Gastric Bypass Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/): 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.
- [Genetic Testing in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/genetic-testing/): Genetic Testing in Thailand: indicative cost $300–$1,500 vs $250–$5,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Glutathione Whitening IVs in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/glutathione-whitening-ivs/): 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.
- [Hair Transplant in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/hair-transplant/): 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.
- [Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/heart-bypass-surgery-cabg/): 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.
- [Heart Valve Replacement in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/heart-valve-replacement/): 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.
- [Hernia Repair in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/hernia-repair/): 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.
- [Hip Replacement in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/hip-replacement/): 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.
- [Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot/): 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.
- [ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/icsi-intracytoplasmic-sperm-injection/): 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.
- [In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/): 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.
- [IV Laser Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/iv-laser-therapy/): IV Laser Therapy in Thailand: indicative cost $50–$150 per session vs Rare / fringe in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Kidney Transplant in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/kidney-transplant/): 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.
- [Knee Replacement in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/knee-replacement/): 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.
- [LASIK Eye Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/): 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.
- [Liposuction in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/liposuction/): Liposuction in Thailand: indicative cost $1,500–$4,000 vs $4,000–$10,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Liver Transplant in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/liver-transplant/): 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.
- [NAD+ IV Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/nad-iv-therapy/): 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.
- [NK Cell Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/nk-cell-therapy/): 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.
- [Orthodontics (Braces, Aligners) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/orthodontics-braces-aligners/): 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.
- [Ozone Autohemotherapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/ozone-autohemotherapy/): 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.
- [Pacemaker Implantation in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/pacemaker-implantation/): 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.
- [Peptide Injections in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/peptide-injections/): 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.
- [Phalloplasty in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/phalloplasty/): Phalloplasty in Thailand: indicative cost $25,000–$60,000 vs $50,000–$150,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Placenta Extract Infusions in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/placenta-extract-infusions/): 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.
- [Radiation Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/radiation-therapy/): 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.
- [Retinal Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/retinal-surgery/): 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.
- [Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/rhinoplasty-nose-surgery/): 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.
- [Root Canal Treatment in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/root-canal-treatment/): Root Canal Treatment in Thailand: indicative cost $250–$600 vs $1,000–$2,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Shockwave Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/shockwave-therapy/): 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.
- [Shoulder Replacement in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/shoulder-replacement/): 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.
- [Sleeve Gastrectomy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/sleeve-gastrectomy/): 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.
- [Spinal Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/spinal-surgery/): 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.
- [Stem Cell Therapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/stem-cell-therapy/): 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.
- [Surgical Oncology in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/surgical-oncology/): 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.
- [Surrogacy Services in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/surrogacy-services/): 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.
- [Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/therapeutic-plasma-exchange/): 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.
- [Top Surgery in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/top-surgery/): 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.
- [Vaginoplasty in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/vaginoplasty/): Vaginoplasty in Thailand: indicative cost $9,000–$22,000 vs $25,000–$60,000 in the US. Hospitals, stay length, and the the caveats.
- [Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/): 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.
- [Veneers in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/veneers/): 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.
- [Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Thailand — Cost & Where](https://defiant.to/procedures/whole-body-cryotherapy/): 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.
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- [Defiant — ร่วมงานกับเฮา (คลินิก · ล่าม · โอกาสสร้างรายได้)](https://defiant.to/th/): Defiant เชียงใหม่ พาคนไข้ต่างชาติมาหาคลินิกและโรงพยาบาลในไทย — ร่วมเป็นพันธมิตรคลินิก รับงานล่าม-นักแปล หรือสร้างรายได้จากการแนะนำ ติดต่อทางไลน์ defiant.to
- [We're Hiring Translators — Thai ↔ English](https://defiant.to/translators/): 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.
- [Your VA Benefits Work in Thailand — the Foreign Medical Program (FMP)](https://defiant.to/va-fmp/): 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.

## Structured data (start here)
- Catalog dataset (procedures + hospitals, JSON): https://defiant.to/data/catalog.json
- Facility directory (schema.org ItemList, JSON): https://defiant.to/data/directory.json
- Every page carries JSON-LD: MedicalProcedure, FAQPage, Hospital, Place, BreadcrumbList, Organization; the homepage adds a Dataset descriptor.

## Machine surfaces
- Full site text: https://defiant.to/llms-full.txt
- Atom feed: https://defiant.to/feed.xml
- Agents guide (incl. lead-endpoint contract): https://defiant.to/for-agents/
- Sitemap: https://defiant.to/sitemap.xml

## Contact
- Intake form: https://defiant.to/contact/
- LINE: defiant.to (https://line.me/ti/p/~defiant.to)