STD testing in Koh Samui
Confidential, judgment-free STD and STI testing at our Bang Rak walk-in clinic, minutes from Samui Airport and the Big Buddha. Rapid tests with fast results, comprehensive lab panels, and same-day treatment when needed, with an English-speaking doctor.
What STD testing covers
Sexually transmitted infections often cause no symptoms in the early stages, which is why getting tested is the only reliable way to know your status. Our screening checks for the infections that matter most to travellers and residents, including HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes. A doctor helps you choose the right panel based on your history rather than selling you every test, so screening stays accurate and relevant to your situation.
Depending on the infection, a test may use a small blood sample, a urine sample or a swab. Our on-site laboratory processes most samples in-house, which keeps the process private and the results fast.
Rapid results or a comprehensive panel
You can choose the depth of testing that suits you. Common options include:
- Rapid tests for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis, with fast results often within 15 to 30 minutes
- Urine and swab tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- Comprehensive STD screening combining blood, urine and swab samples for a complete picture
- Follow-up blood tests to confirm a result or re-check after the window period has passed
The doctor will explain window periods honestly. Testing too soon after an exposure can miss an infection, so we would rather tell you that in advance than run a test that cannot yet answer your question.
Private, confidential and no appointment needed
No appointment is required. You see an English-speaking doctor in a private consultation room, with no waiting-room announcements and no lectures. What you tell the doctor stays in that room, samples are taken discreetly, and results are given to you directly. If treatment is needed, most medications are dispensed straight from our on-site pharmacy, so there is no handing a prescription across a public counter. We serve visitors and residents across Chaweng, Bang Rak and Bophut, and we are open daily with a doctor on call 24 hours.
Prefer to stay where you are?
If you would rather not visit the clinic, our doctors make hotel and villa visits island-wide, and sample collection can often be done in your room. This is a discreet, comfortable option for anyone who values complete privacy while on holiday.
After a high-risk exposure, act quickly
If you may have been exposed to HIV through unprotected sex, a condom failure with a partner of unknown status, or a needle injury, see a doctor as soon as possible. Preventive treatment known as PEP is time-critical and works best when started within 72 hours of the exposure. Seek emergency hospital care immediately if you develop severe lower abdominal or testicular pain, a high fever, or you feel seriously unwell, rather than waiting on a test result. The doctor confirms the cost of any tests before proceeding, and we handle direct billing with most travel insurers, with every record kept strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STD testing confidential?
Yes, completely. You are seen in a private consultation room by an English-speaking doctor, and every record is kept strictly confidential. Only the doctor and necessary clinic staff have access to your results.
How fast will I get my results?
Rapid tests for infections such as HIV, syphilis and hepatitis often give results within 15 to 30 minutes while you wait. Lab-based swab and urine tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea usually take a little longer, and the doctor will tell you exactly when to expect them.
Which STDs can you test for?
We test for the common sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes. The doctor helps you choose a rapid test or a comprehensive panel based on your history and any symptoms.
Do I need an appointment?
No. We are a walk-in clinic open daily in Bang Rak, with a doctor on call 24 hours. You can simply drop in, or message us first on WhatsApp so we are ready for you when you arrive.
How long after possible exposure should I test?
It depends on the infection, because each has a window period during which a test may not yet detect it. The doctor will advise the right timing, and may recommend an initial test now with a follow-up test a few weeks later to confirm.
I think I was exposed to HIV last night. What should I do?
See a doctor as soon as possible. Preventive treatment called PEP is most effective when started within 72 hours of exposure, so do not wait. We are open daily with a doctor on call 24 hours, so contact us right away.
Can I get tested at my hotel or villa?
Yes. Our doctors make hotel and villa visits island-wide, and sample collection can often be done in your room. It is a discreet, comfortable option if you would prefer not to visit the clinic in person.
Will my travel insurance cover the cost?
Often yes, where your policy covers the visit. The doctor confirms the price before any test is done, and we handle direct billing with most travel insurers and can prepare the itemised, discreetly worded paperwork insurers ask for.
Get answers today, in private
Open daily with a doctor on call 24 hours, walk in at Bang Rak or book a discreet doctor visit to your hotel or villa anywhere on the island.