Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Siam Rehab is a licensed private residential rehabilitation facility, licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health (legal entity: Can Siam Co., Ltd.; license valid until September 8, 2027). The center is jointly accredited by the Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HAI) and the National Institute for Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation (NISAD), Department of Medical Services, for the period May 20, 2026 to May 19, 2029. On the 2026 Chiang Rai provincial list of accredited addiction treatment facilities, Siam Rehab is the only private specialized rehabilitation center.

Siam Rehab is a coed center that accepts both men and women; roughly one third of clients are women. Every client has a private en-suite room with all amenities, so bedrooms and bathrooms are never shared. Group therapy sessions are mixed, and every client also has individual therapy sessions with a counselor.

A maximum of 18 clients. The counselor-to-client ratio is approximately 1:4-5, and the overall staff-to-client ratio is approximately 1:1.3.

Siam Rehab treats alcohol and drug addiction, including dependence on prescription medications, as well as substance use with co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Yes. Clients with substance use and a co-occurring mental health condition receive treatment that addresses both. Psychiatric evaluation takes place at or shortly after admission, and a clinical psychologist conducts psychological assessments and supports the counseling team on complex cases.

No. Siam Rehab runs a non-12-step, abstinence-based residential program. Treatment uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), relapse prevention therapy, psychoeducation, and group therapy. Each client receives an individual treatment plan.

Weekdays include morning physical activity or mindfulness, group therapy, individual sessions, psychoeducation, fitness training, and evening journaling and reflection. Every client has at least two one-to-one counseling sessions per week. Saturdays have a reduced therapy load, and Sundays include a supervised excursion for eligible clients. Clients in detox follow a modified schedule until they are stable.

Yes, when clinically indicated. Detox is medically supervised and aims to stabilize the client for residential treatment. Clients are assessed as low, moderate, or high risk using standard screening tools (CIWA-Ar, COWS). When a hospital setting is clinically required, detox takes place at Kasemrad Sriburin Hospital in Chiang Rai. Siam Rehab does not provide ICU-level care on site.

Siam Rehab has three registered nurses on the team. Psychiatric care is provided by Dr. Nattapatt Sukkhosawat (Thai Medical Council No. 155270), External Psychiatrist and Medical Advisor. Clients attend consultations at his clinic in Chiang Rai, with transport arranged by Siam Rehab. Psychiatric telehealth is available daily from 08:00 to 20:00.

Medication is prescribed by the psychiatrist based on your assessment and is managed and documented by the nursing team. If you take medications, the list is reviewed and agreed with Siam Rehab before you travel.

The team activates Thailand’s 1669 emergency medical service. The nearest hospital, Mae Chan Hospital, is approximately 22 km away. Planned hospital stabilization takes place at Kasemrad Sriburin Hospital in Chiang Rai.

Programs run for 4, 8, or 12 weeks, and extended stays of 16 weeks to 12 months are available after assessment. As a general guide, 4 weeks suits a first treatment episode, 8 weeks suits a client who has tried to quit before without lasting success, and 12 weeks suits multiple prior relapses or co-occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma. The final length is determined clinically.
Program length also sets the aftercare: 12 weeks after a 4- or 8-week stay, and 24 months after a 12-week stay.

• 4 weeks: US$12,000.
• 8 weeks: US$22,000 (US$11,000 per 4 weeks).
• 12 weeks: US$31,500 (US$10,500 per 4 weeks).

Prices include VAT, a private en-suite room, three meals daily, medical and therapeutic care within the program, airport pickup and drop-off at Chiang Rai Airport, and online aftercare: 12 weeks with the 4- and 8-week programs, or 24 months (valued at US$5,950) with the 12-week program.

Payment is by bank transfer to Can Siam Co., Ltd. The company holds domestic bank accounts in Australia, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, New Zealand, and Thailand, so most clients can transfer locally. Transfer fees and currency conversion costs are set by the sending bank. Full payment is due before arrival unless agreed otherwise in writing.

Admission depends on a clinical assessment and suitability review. Clients must commit to voluntary participation and abstinence, speak English, and be able to use stairs. Siam Rehab cannot admit clients with active psychosis, active suicidal behavior, unstable heart, liver, or kidney conditions, or withdrawal that requires intensive care, or clients on high-dose maintenance therapy who are unwilling to taper. Pregnancy is assessed case by case.

Yes, you can see your loved one off when they begin treatment at Siam Rehab. Family and support networks matter, and the team aims to make the transition into treatment as smooth and comfortable as possible. During treatment, clients keep their phones and often stay in touch with family by video call over the campus Wi-Fi.

Every client has a private en-suite room with all amenities. The 30-acre rural campus includes group therapy rooms, a gym, a boxing ring, a yoga studio, a meditation room, a swimming pool, a basketball court, a TV room with satellite television, and a designated smoking area. Free Wi-Fi is available across the campus.

Yes. Phones are allowed, and free Wi-Fi covers the whole campus.

Pack as you would for a hotel stay. If you take any medications, bring them; the list is agreed with Siam Rehab before you travel.

Yes. Before discharge, each client receives a written continuing-care plan prepared with their primary counselor, covering relapse prevention, warning signs, coping steps, and follow-up care in their home country. The 4- and 8-week programs include 12 weeks of online aftercare (8 sessions). The 12-week program includes the 24-Month Continuing Care Program (28 online sessions, valued at US$5,950) at no extra charge, and 4- and 8-week clients can add it for US$5,950. Siam Rehab can also refer clients to sober living options and maintains an alumni and peer-support network.