Phuket: New Dialysis Centre Opens at Thalang Hospital

Thalang Hospital in Phuket has a haemodialysis centre, expanding local kidney treatment capacity with more than B8 million in funding. The facility serves patients in northern Phuket and aims to reduce travel time for ongoing dialysis care.

What's happening

Thalang Hospital includes a haemodialysis centre in its services to treat patients with chronic kidney disease and acute kidney conditions that require regular haemodialysis. Local officials secured funding in excess of B8 million to equip the centre and support initial operations. The project increases the number of available dialysis stations and brings specialised staff and equipment closer to communities in northern Phuket.

What this means for travellers

If you travel to Phuket and have kidney disease or a dependence on dialysis, the centre at Thalang Hospital reduces the need for long transfers to southern hospitals. That can mean fewer interruptions to treatment schedules and lower transport logistics if you base your stay in the north of the island. For expatriates and longer-term visitors considering private or premium care options, this development sits alongside other regional healthcare resources. Read our guide to Navigating Thai Hospitals: Premium Healthcare for Expats to understand how public and private services compare. If you plan to book comprehensive checks before travel, see our ranking of Best Executive Health Checkups in Bangkok for options to combine screening and travel plans.

Plan around it

Practical planning helps when you or a travelling companion needs regular dialysis. First, confirm appointment availability and whether the centre accepts your insurance or international patient payments. Keep a copy of medical records and dialysis prescription with you and verify the centre's operating days before travel. If you want to stay near the hospital, choose accommodation in northern Phuket and plan local transport accordingly. While arranging logistics, consider local lifestyle options that support recovery and convenience: book a relaxed weekend with one of the Top 5 Sunday Brunches in Phuket You Must Book for low-effort dining, reserve a reliable scooter or motorbike from our Top 5 Best Motorbike Rental Shops in Phuket if you prefer independent transport, and keep active with low-impact routes from our Best Beach Running Trails in Phuket for Early Risers if your care team approves light exercise. These small steps reduce travel stress and help maintain treatment routines.

Source: The Phuket News