Every year, many families in China actively try to conceive, but some women experience repeated miscarriages or biochemical pregnancies. Even after undergoing pregnancy-support treatment and conventional fertility care, they may still be unable to achieve and maintain a successful pregnancy.
In such situations, some families begin exploring overseas surrogacy as an alternative family-building option. So, which country may be worth considering for women who have experienced recurrent miscarriage and are unable to carry a pregnancy? Here, Jiabao Libao takes a closer look at Thailand as one possible destination.
Thailand as an Option for IVF and Surrogacy
1. A Relatively Well-Developed Assisted Reproductive Medical System
Thailand has many years of experience providing assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, cryopreservation, and frozen embryo transfer. Bangkok and other major cities offer a relatively wide selection of fertility centers.
For women with a history of recurrent miscarriage, the value is not simply in “trying IVF again.” A more important advantage is the ability to reassess previous miscarriages, embryo development, and the medical findings of both partners before developing a new treatment plan.
This allows the investigation of possible causes and subsequent IVF treatment to be managed as part of a more coordinated process.
2. An Evolving Legal and Policy Environment
Following Thailand’s passage of the Marriage Equality Act in 2024, the country has continued to review and revise regulations relating to family rights and assisted reproduction.
Relevant authorities have also discussed changes to surrogacy regulations, including eligibility for legally married couples, same-sex spouses, and certain foreign intended parents. Proposed changes have also addressed the cross-border handling of embryos, sperm, and eggs.
Because surrogacy regulations can change and eligibility may depend on nationality, marital status, and individual circumstances, the latest legal requirements should always be confirmed before starting treatment.
3. Relatively Manageable Costs and an Established Treatment Process
The overall cost of assisted reproductive treatment in Thailand is generally considered more manageable than in some Western countries.
For example, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) may cost approximately RMB 30,000 to RMB 50,000 per cycle, depending on the clinic, laboratory, and number of embryos tested.
The treatment pathway—from ovarian stimulation, egg and sperm retrieval, embryo culture, and PGT to embryo freezing and transfer—is relatively well established at many fertility centers. A number of clinics also operate their own embryology laboratories and may cooperate with international genetic testing laboratories for specialized testing.
Overall, the main advantages of considering IVF and surrogacy in Thailand lie in its reproductive medical infrastructure, evolving regulatory environment, and relatively established service network. For women with recurrent miscarriage who are evaluating overseas family-building options, Thailand may be one destination worth researching further.
If you are considering IVF and surrogacy in Thailand, you can contact us for more information. We can explain the available options in greater detail and provide recommendations based on your individual medical history and family-building needs.
