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Just got our Packet 4 stuff and it says that the exam at Bumrungrad Hospital costs 6,900 baht.  My fiance' called to schedule her appointment yesterday and was told it would cost 13,200 Baht.
 
Has the cost gone up, is this another "fee" like with the police certificate, or what? Anyone else done the exam recently and could let me know what they were charged?
 
Since she is likely going to need some (expensive) vaccinations after this, so I'm concerned about the initial price doubling before they've even seen her.

Turns out the cost discrepancy was because the quoted price included the additional vaccinations needed (5 shots total).
 
 
 

2 hours

It took her 45 min to go through customs and immigration get bag and walk out

My fiancée's experience in September at Bumrungrad was that she was able to pickup the results the next day after about 1PM.   It seems if the exam is scheduled for either a Thursday or a Sunday, the results *may* be available the next day.   I am familiar with at least 2 others ( @pscorb and @Loren Y ) who were able to get results the next day based on a Thursday or Sunday appointment.  So, it is possible, but I can not say that is necessarily the norm.
 
 
@J&M95 had to wait 2 days for results, but the exam was on a Saturday (not a Sunday or Thursday)
 
 
Also I am familiar with a case where a Thai K2 child dependent delayed hospital results by a couple of days due to waiting for skin test results necessary to detect TB in children.   As we read here so frequently, every case is different.   
 
In the case of my Fiancée, she had all immunizations completed and documented before attending the exam and passed the initial exam without any issues.   I imagine they can not specifically tell you when results will be available because the exam may indicate that additional testing could be required, thus delaying the results (such as failing the x-ray TB test which may require secondary testing, testing to determine additional vaccinations required if documentation provided at the exam is not complete, or other follow-up testing determined necessary as a result of the initial exam, such as a Psychological Exam.  )  But that is just speculation on my part as to why they would not commit to early availability of results during scheduling.

It sounds like you are in good shape to attend Bumrungrad.  
 
My fiancee picked her package from them yesterday.   Everything went very smoothly.   If all your vaccinations are in order, you should expect the same.    Since your fiancee´ is already a patient there, have her Registration number (Hospital Patient Number ) ready when you or she calls to make the appointment.    For those who are new patients, the operator will assign a Registration number during the phone call.
 
Scheduliing Tip:   I was easily able to make the appointment for my fiancee'.   When calling, after they answer wait for the prompt to speak to an "English" speaking operator.    They are very good and patient with the caller and English skills are very good.
 
The phone operator will instruct that she will need to bring with her to the hospital:
1) Passport,
2) four 1.5" x 2" photos,
3) vaccination records,
4) Embassy Interview appointment letter
 
 She will also need to provide her Case number (BNK #) and Visa Type (K1 in our case), your home address in the US, her home address in Thailand, and a contact phone number and email address during registration.   Registration is on the 10th floor and after registration is complete they will send her to the 15th floor to visit with the doctor and receive the x-ray.   After receiving the x-ray, there is about a one hour wait to get a verbal confirmation of results.
 
Tip: This is a good time to get lunch if hungry!
 
 If everything is ok, they will instruct you when you can return to pickup the package for delivery to the embassy.  Usually it is a one to two day wait.  Tip:  Appointments scheduled for Sunday or Thursday mornings should be able to receive the results package the following day between 2 - 4 PM.  They issued my Fiancee' an appointment slip for when she was to return to get hers.   The package is a sealed brown envelope.  (Do not open the envelope.   It needs to remain sealed when delivered to the Embassy during the interview).   They did provide a separated letter for my fiancee to keep for her records summarizing the results of the X-Ray and Physical health exam (i.e. stating no issues found)  and a summary of their review of the Vaccination history.
 
During the exam they took a blood draw and collected a urine specimen.   The doctor she visited with was female (the first one on the list of doctors listed on the Embassy Instructions).   My fiancee also stated they there was no visual inspection of "private parts".  I only mention that as I am aware that is a concern for some.

Hello all!  I just want to share with your our experience with Bumrungrad last weekend.  I booked an appointment for 27th of May, It's a Saturday because me and my husband(USB) will be coming from Phang Nga Province, that is like 12 hours via bus.  We started travelling Friday night. I was impressed by Bumrungrad facilities.  It truly is a hotel/hospital.  We arrived in Bangkok around 6am at Mochit Station...we took a taxi that charged us 400 and took us straight to the hospital (15 minutes roughly bec its very early, we took the highway and no traffic jam at all).  First step was to go to 10th floor for registration.  It was quick and it's good there's a starbucks in the same floor..we badly needed caffeine that time so my husband was sipping his hot caramel macchiato while I was filling up the registration form.  10 minutes after, they asked me to go to 15th floor Nurse station C.  They got the vital stats, eye checkup then waited again.  After around 20 minutes, I went to see the doctor for my medical history, it was quick too..like 5 minutes.  I received Tdap and influenza vaccine 1 month ago in Phuket because I don't have any vaccine record(Im from the Philippines) so I just relied on my readings here.  I decided not to take the mmr vaccine ahead of time because Im sure bumrungrad will give me the second dose.  I just asked the hospital here in Phuket to give me a medical record for those vaccines.  Bumrungrad recognized those vaccines and they only gave me the mmr.  My total bill was 7,200 baht.  They gave me feedback on all test except gonorrhea.  They asked me to come back 2 days after but I told them that my next trip to bangkok is the day before my interview which is June 6, they said its no problem so I;ll just pick up my medical resullt June 5 anytime between 7am - 4pm.  All in all...its a good experience.

We got there at 9:30, physical over before noon. They want you to come before 11. Cost now 3100bht. My wife only had to have second Tdap 963bht for a total of 4063bht. They will take either the 1 X 1.5 photos or the 2 x 2. 2 hour wait after physical to get sealed packet for immigration.

You will not make the interview appointment.  The Embassy will make the  interview appointment after you have submitted all of the Packet 3 Documents.  
 
When you receive your notice of the appointment date, ( Most likely by email) that is when you can schedule the medical exam.  She will need to provide the hospital of the  appointment date and also must take a copy of the notice with her to the hospital as proof.    There are only 2 hospitals I believe you can choose from to get this done.  Bangkok Nursing Home or Bumrungrad Hospital.   The medical exam is 2 days.  She will have the exam one day and the results on the second day.    Another thing to keep in mind is that your fiancé will have to be up to date on her  immunizations.  They will do the required immunizations at the hospital for additional costs.    My wife had all of hers done before she even had the exam.   A gonorrhea test is now mandatory as well, so don't be surprised if additional costs are added to cover immunizations if you have not done them already.  
 
You can PM me if you would like and I can give you more information if you like and maybe I can have my wife assist your fiancé with her personal experiences.  
 
Scott 

Hi Janine, thanks so much for sharing your timeline. My wife is Thai, DQ on 10/3/22, hopefully she will get her interview letter in 4 weeks like you mentioned..... Do you mind me asking when your actual interview is scheduled? 4 weeks after receiving the interview scheduling letter/ 
also, i found many helpful past interview questions here .  hope it helps! https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Thailand&cty=&dfilter=5&topic=IR-1%2FCR-1+Visa

We did. GC expired Sept 2022 and we've travelled with extension letter (ang expired GC). 
No problems in Bangkok at the check in for our return flight and no problem at the airport in US on our arrival. 

My employment-based (EB2) case was DQed on January 3, 2024. I have been unable to find relevant information online for Bangkok embassy, as most cases discussed are for CR1 with a wait time of approximately 3-4 weeks. This has heightened my concern, as I am unsure about the potential duration for the processing of EB2 cases. If anyone has insights or information, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share them with me.

Visa approved October 27th 2023 . Recieved Passport with Visa Stamp on 10/31/23 

Update: APPROVED!
 
I had my interview scheduled for 08:30, but the actual interview time was about 30 minutes off. Overall, the service was great and both the Thai lady who checked my documents and the CO were extremely welcoming and friendly. The CO asked me a few basic questions such as how my wife and I met, and where we plan living.

Got interview date 12/26/2022 for 02/07/2023