Thai Medi Xpress
Bumrungrad Hospital Rajshahi
Patients from Rajshahi can access Bumrungrad International Hospital Bangkok through ThaiMediXpress, the official Bumrungrad Bangladesh referral office. We coordinate your full medical journey from Rajshahi to Bangkok, completely free of charge.
Who We Are
ThaiMediXpress is the official referral partner of Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangladesh. We have been operating since 2018 from our Dhaka office at Surecell Medical BD Ltd, Plot 2, Road 21, Gulshan 1, Dhaka.
We are listed on Bumrungrad’s official international referral directory as the Bumrungrad International Hospital Bangladesh Office. That direct relationship gives us a working channel with Bumrungrad Bangkok’s international patient office that is not available to general medical travel agencies or brokers.
Our coordination service is entirely free. Bumrungrad’s One Price Policy means your treatment costs the same whether you book through us or contact the hospital independently. Using ThaiMediXpress adds specialist matching, pre-admission briefing, visa coordination, and Bengali-language support at zero cost.
Rajshahi patients do not need to travel to Dhaka before booking. Everything runs by phone and WhatsApp from Rajshahi.
Getting to Bangkok from Rajshahi Is Easier Than Most Patients Assume
Rajshahi sits in Bangladesh’s far northwest, and many patients assume Bangkok is an impractical journey from this distance. The reality is more straightforward than it appears.
Shah Makhdum Airport (IATA: RJH) is located just 14 kilometres from Rajshahi city centre, roughly 20 minutes by road from most parts of the city. Domestic flights to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka operate daily with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, and Novoair. The flight takes approximately 55 minutes.
From Dhaka, the international flight to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport takes approximately 3.5 hours. Total journey time from Rajshahi to Bumrungrad Bangkok: approximately 6 to 7 hours including airport transitions.
For context, a patient driving from Dhanmondi in Dhaka to Hazrat Shahjalal Airport during morning traffic takes 60 to 90 minutes. A Rajshahi patient flying domestically to Dhaka and then internationally to Bangkok travels a longer physical distance but arrives at Bumrungrad within a similar total time frame to many Dhaka-based patients.
Alternative route by road
Rajshahi to Dhaka by road is approximately 264 kilometres and takes around 4 to 4.5 hours. Some patients prefer this route to avoid the additional domestic flight, particularly for less time-sensitive trips or when road conditions are favorable. ThaiMediXpress advises on the most practical option based on the patient's physical condition and treatment timeline.
For critically ill patients needing emergency air ambulance
For patients in Rajshahi who cannot travel commercially, we coordinate 24/7 emergency air ambulance transfer to Bumrungrad Bangkok. The domestic air route from Shah Makhdum Airport to Dhaka is not an option for ICU air ambulances, which require international-grade airports. The emergency route is ground ICU ambulance from Rajshahi to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka (approximately 4 to 4.5 hours), followed by international ICU air ambulance from Dhaka to Bumrungrad Bangkok (approximately 3.5 hours). Call 01844047060 immediately for emergency coordination. Full details are on our emergency air ambulance page and our air ambulance service Dhaka page.
The Healthcare Reality in Rajshahi
Rajshahi is Bangladesh's sixth-largest city and the academic and cultural centre of the northwest. It is home to Rajshahi University, one of the country's largest universities, and Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, which serves as the regional tertiary referral centre for the entire northwest division.
Despite its academic medical infrastructure, a 2026 research study published in the Journal of Bio-Science found that Rajshahi Medical College Hospital faces persistent challenges including shortages of healthcare personnel (41.17% of surveyed staff identified this as a significant problem), limited technological resources (40.34%), and inappropriate population-to-bed ratios (55.04%). These are systemic gaps that aren't solved by the presence of a medical college.
Rajshahi's patient population has a distinctive profile. The city has a high concentration of university academics, retired civil servants, and educated professionals who are generally more aware of international healthcare standards and more likely to pursue international treatment for serious conditions. This is a patient group that researches their options carefully and makes deliberate, information-based decisions.
For this population, Bumrungrad International Hospital Bangkok represents a clinically verified, internationally accredited destination where outcome data is published, specialist credentials are transparent, and the treatment standard is confirmed by JCI accreditation and six consecutive years as Thailand's top-ranked hospital.
Rajshahi also serves as the healthcare reference point for surrounding districts including Natore, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, Pabna, and Sirajganj. Patients from across northwest Bangladesh who seek international treatment typically route through Rajshahi. ThaiMediXpress coordinates care for patients from the full northwest region.
Our Services for Rajshahi Patients
All services are free of charge.
Doctor Appointment at Bumrungrad
We review your medical reports, identify the most appropriate Bumrungrad specialist for your condition, and book your appointment through our direct Bumrungrad partner channel. You receive a formal appointment confirmation letter that meets all Royal Thai Embassy visa requirements. Rajshahi patients manage the entire booking by phone and WhatsApp, without visiting our Dhaka office.
Medical Report Review and Bumrungrad Pre-Submission
Send your reports by WhatsApp at 01844047060: blood test results, CT or MRI images, echocardiogram, biopsy results, and any specialist letters. We organize and submit them to the relevant Bumrungrad department before you travel. The specialist reviews your case in advance. When you arrive in Bangkok, the consultation begins from an already-prepared clinical position.
Condition-specific guidance on what to collect and send is in our how to send medical reports to Bumrungrad guide.
Independent Second Opinion
Get a Bumrungrad specialist’s assessment of your diagnosis without traveling to Bangkok first. Send your reports, we submit them to the relevant specialist, and you receive a preliminary clinical opinion within 3 to 7 working days. For Rajshahi patients who have received a serious diagnosis at a local hospital and want a verified second opinion before committing to treatment locally or internationally, this is the most practical first step.
This service is particularly valuable when the recommended treatment is irreversible, such as major surgery or a specific chemotherapy protocol, and the patient wants confirmation from a JCI-accredited international specialist before proceeding.
Treatment Cost Estimate Before You Commit
Before booking flights or applying for a visa, we request a written preliminary cost estimate from the relevant Bumrungrad department. You know the expected treatment cost before spending anything on travel. This allows a direct comparison with local private hospital costs in Rajshahi and Dhaka. Full treatment cost data is in our Bumrungrad cost guide for Bangladeshi patients.
Thailand Medical Visa Coordination
The Bumrungrad appointment letter we request on your behalf is formatted to meet all Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka requirements. For emergency cases, we access the fast-track visa channel through Bumrungrad Bangkok’s international patient office, which compresses processing to 4 to 8 hours for well-documented cases. Full visa guidance is on our Thailand medical visa page and our documents required for Thailand medical visa guide.
24/7 Emergency Air Ambulance from Rajshahi
For critically ill Rajshahi patients who cannot travel commercially, ThaiMediXpress coordinates emergency air ambulance transfer to Bumrungrad Bangkok. The transfer route is ground ICU ambulance from Rajshahi to Dhaka (approximately 4 to 4.5 hours) followed by international ICU air ambulance from Dhaka to Bangkok (3.5 hours). Call 01844047060 at any time for immediate coordination.
Bumrungrad Pre-Arrival Briefing and Bangkok Coordination
Before you depart Rajshahi, we contact Bumrungrad Bangkok’s international patient office through our direct partner channel. The receiving specialist reviews your case. The appropriate department confirms availability and bed type. Bengali-speaking patient coordinators are assigned. Bumrungrad’s airport representative team is notified. You land in Bangkok with the hospital already prepared for you.
Specialist Departments for Khulna Patients
The conditions most commonly referred from Khulna Division to Bumrungrad Bangkok through ThaiMediXpress include:
Cardiac conditions
Coronary artery disease, bypass surgery (CABG), complex angioplasty including rotablation, valve replacement, TAVI, arrhythmia ablation using Carto 3D mapping. Zero in-hospital mortality in 430 CABG surgeries annually. See our Cardiology page.
Cancer
Full oncology services at the Horizon Regional Cancer Center including molecular profiling, NGS testing, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, TrueBeam STx radiation, and bone marrow transplantation. Named Best Specialised Hospital in Asia-Pacific for Oncology by Newsweek. See our Hematology and Oncology page.
Neurology and neurosurgery
Stroke assessment, mechanical thrombectomy, brain tumor surgery, spine surgery, epilepsy management, Parkinson’s disease. JCI-certified Stroke Clinic. See our Neurology page and Neurosurgery page.
Orthopaedics
Knee replacement with robotic MAKOplasty, hip replacement, spine surgery, arthroscopic procedures. JCI Clinical Care Program Certification for knee replacement. See our Orthopaedics page.
Gastroenterology and liver disease
Hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, GI cancers, advanced endoscopy, ERCP. See our Gastroenterology and Hepatology page.
Endocrinology and diabetes
Complex diabetes management, thyroid disorders, pituitary and adrenal conditions. See our Endocrinologists page.
Fertility and IVF
Pulmonology
COPD, lung cancer diagnosis, respiratory failure. See our Lungs department page.
Health check-up
Browse all 47 Bumrungrad specialty centers at our speciality center directory and all doctors at our Bumrungrad doctors page.
About Bumrungrad International Hospital Bangkok
Bumrungrad International Hospital sits at 33 Sukhumvit 3, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Ranked No. 1 in Thailand by Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list for six consecutive years (2021 to 2026). Among the top 100 hospitals globally.
JCI accredited since 2002, re-accredited five times. 580 beds, 47 specialty centers, over 1,300 physicians. Over 520,000 international patients annually from 190 countries. Bangladesh is one of the fastest-growing patient markets with a 25% increase in Q1 2026. Bengali-speaking patient coordinators on staff. One Price Policy: no foreigner surcharge.
Patients from Northwest Bangladesh: Natore, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, Pabna, Sirajganj
ThaiMediXpress coordinates care for patients from across northwest Bangladesh. If you are in Natore, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, Pabna, or Sirajganj, we coordinate your care through the same process. Most patients from these districts route through Rajshahi to reach Shah Makhdum Airport for the domestic flight to Dhaka.
For patients in districts served by Saidpur Airport (Nilphamari, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon), that domestic connection to Dhaka is also a viable route. Our coordinator discusses the most practical travel option based on your district and physical condition.
How to Get Started from Rajshahi
Step 1: Call or WhatsApp 01844047060
Tell us your condition and what you need. Emergency line available 24 hours.
Step 2: Send your reports by WhatsApp
Photograph blood tests, imaging reports, biopsy results, and doctor's notes. Send as you find them. We organize and submit to Bumrungrad.
Step 3: Receive your appointment confirmation and cost estimate
Within 24 to 48 hours for most cases. With the formal Bumrungrad appointment letter, we guide you through the visa application process.
No Dhaka office visit is required. Everything runs from Rajshahi by phone and WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Rajshahi patients need to visit the Dhaka office before booking a Bumrungrad appointment?
No. Everything runs by phone and WhatsApp from Rajshahi. Call 01844047060, send your reports digitally, and we manage the Bumrungrad coordination on your behalf. You travel to Dhaka only when you’re ready to fly to Bangkok.
How do Rajshahi patients travel to Bangkok for Bumrungrad treatment?
The most convenient route is a 55-minute domestic flight from Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, followed by a 3.5-hour international flight from Dhaka to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Total journey time is approximately 6 to 7 hours. Alternatively, patients travel by road from Rajshahi to Dhaka in approximately 4 to 4.5 hours before the international flight.
Is there an emergency air ambulance service from Rajshahi to Bangkok?
Yes. ThaiMediXpress coordinates 24/7 emergency air ambulance for critically ill Rajshahi patients. The transfer route is ground ICU ambulance from the patient’s Rajshahi hospital to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka (approximately 4 to 4.5 hours), followed by international ICU air ambulance from Dhaka to Bumrungrad Bangkok (3.5 hours). Call 01844047060 immediately for emergency coordination. Full details are on our emergency air ambulance page.
What does the coordination service cost for Rajshahi patients?
Nothing. ThaiMediXpress’s entire coordination service is free. Bumrungrad’s One Price Policy means your treatment cost is the same whether you book through us or directly. Call 01844047060 for a free assessment and cost estimate.
Can Rajshahi patients get a second opinion from Bumrungrad without traveling first?
Yes. ThaiMediXpress arranges remote second opinions by submitting your Rajshahi hospital reports to the relevant Bumrungrad specialist. You receive a preliminary clinical assessment within 3 to 7 working days before deciding whether to travel.
Which conditions from Rajshahi are most commonly referred to Bumrungrad?
The most common referrals include cardiac surgery and complex coronary intervention, cancer second opinions and full oncology treatment, stroke assessment and rehabilitation, knee and hip replacement, liver disease, IVF with genetic testing, and complex diabetes management. All 47 Bumrungrad specialty centers are accessible through our coordination.
Can patients from Natore, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, and other northwest districts use ThaiMediXpress?
Yes. ThaiMediXpress coordinates care for patients from across northwest Bangladesh, not only Rajshahi city. The coordination process is identical regardless of which district you’re in. Call 01844047060 from wherever you are.
Is there a direct flight from Rajshahi to Bangkok?
No. There are no direct international flights from Shah Makhdum Airport, Rajshahi. Patients connect through Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. ThaiMediXpress advises on the domestic flight options and timing as part of our coordination service.