PrEP in Thailand: Price, Where to Get It and Online PrEP with Nationwide Delivery
Monthly cost, every way to get PrEP in Thailand (free and paid), and how online PrEP with a doctor works, from consultation and blood tests to discreet delivery.
Dr. Krisada Uakridathikarn (Dr. Kris)Board-certified Family Medicine · Medical licence 48387 · Certificate in Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine · Reviewed · 8 min read
The questions people search most
Want to start PrEP without queuing at a hospital? Where can you get it in Thailand, and how much does it cost each month?
One pill a day prevents HIV very effectively, but it has to be started properly. This page brings together prices, where to get PrEP and how online PrEP with a doctor works.
No online sales · every patient sees a doctor firstPrEP is a prescription medicine. Before starting, an HIV test must confirm you are HIV-negative and your kidney function must be checked. New patients start with a doctor consultation on LINE and sign up as a member so we can register your medical record. Existing patients can request a refill.
Quick summary
PrEP at our clinic starts at 1,290 THB for 30 tablets (Teno-EM), about 43 THB a day. If a doctor confirms 2-1-1 dosing suits you, each episode uses 4 tablets, about 172 THB.*
Thai nationals can get PrEP free under the national health scheme at participating services. Foreign nationals and tourists usually pay. (Free vs clinic PrEP compared)
A clinic suits people who want privacy, flexible times, care while travelling, or who have no Thai health coverage.
Online PrEP: consult a doctor on LINE → blood tests → prescription → discreet delivery anywhere in Thailand, with an HIV test every 3 months.
Never start PrEP without an HIV test first. Taking it with an undiagnosed infection can cause drug resistance.
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is an HIV medicine taken before possible exposure to prevent infection. Taken consistently, it lowers the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%, according to the CDC. Most people want three answers before starting: what it costs, where to get it, and whether they can get it without going to a hospital. (Basics: What is PrEP and who is it for)
PrEP price in Thailand: how much does it cost?
The price depends on the formulation and brand. All PrEP used in Thailand is quality-assured generic medicine registered with the Thai FDA, and the brands protect equally well (see Are PrEP brands different?).
* Prices shown are as of November 2026 and are not fixed; they may rise with inflation or higher medicine costs. Please confirm the latest price with our staff on LINE @dr.krisclinic.
Where we stand on price: at our clinic TAF-EM (TAF/FTC) costs the same as Teno-EM, 1,290 THB, while TAF-based PrEP elsewhere in Thailand is commonly around 1,500–1,800 THB a month. TAF is gentler on kidneys and bones, useful for long-term users when the doctor confirms it suits them.
Is 2-1-1 cheaper? If you have sex less often and a doctor confirms it suits you (TDF/FTC only, for men with anal-sex exposure), each episode uses 4 tablets. One bottle covers about 7 episodes, roughly 172 THB each. See On-demand PrEP (2-1-1).
Where to get PrEP in Thailand: 5 options
Option
Cost
Strengths
Limitations
Public hospitals (national scheme)
Free for Thai nationals
No medicine cost, continuity
Office hours, queues, Thai coverage needed
Community and key-population clinics
Free or low cost
Friendly, non-judgmental
Mostly in big cities
Private clinics
Medicine and service fees
Appointments, fast, private
You need to travel there
Doctor telemedicine (e.g. Dr. Kris Clinic)
Medicine and service fees
Consult from anywhere, nationwide delivery, easy refills
Blood tests as advised by the doctor
Sellers without a doctor
Varies widely
Easy to buy
No HIV or kidney test, risk of resistance and fakes
Can I get free PrEP? Thai nationals at risk can get PrEP free under the National Health Security Office (NHSO) prevention benefit at participating services, and we encourage that if it works for you. Foreign nationals generally pay. Read the full comparison: Free PrEP vs clinic PrEP in Thailand.
How online PrEP works with Dr. Kris Clinic: 4 steps
How it worksOnline PrEP, delivered anywhere in Thailand
1Consult a doctor on LINESign up as a member, then talk with the doctor about your risk and the right regimen
2Baseline blood testsHIV, kidney function and hepatitis B, at our clinic or a lab near you as advised
3PrescriptionThe doctor reviews results and explains dosing; you start once HIV-negative is confirmed
4Discreet deliveryPlain box, no medicine name outside, to your home or hotel anywhere in Thailand
↻ HIV test every 3 months, then request refills on LINE
Visitors to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phuket or Bangkok usually cannot use Thailand’s free PrEP programme. You can consult our doctor in English, do the baseline tests locally, and have PrEP delivered to your hotel or address in Thailand. If you are travelling on, plan ahead: the doctor may consider a multi-month supply where appropriate.
Before you fly: test and collect your supply in Thailand.
Keep in touch on LINE for questions on missed doses, side effects or a possible exposure needing PEP.
Daily: one tablet at the same time each day, suitable for everyone. Full protection for anal sex after about 7 days, for vaginal sex after about 21 days.
2-1-1: 2 tablets 2–24 hours before sex, then 1 tablet 24 and 48 hours after the first dose. TDF/FTC only, for men with anal-sex exposure, after a doctor’s assessment.
PrEP does not prevent syphilis, gonorrhoea or chlamydia. Use condoms and test for STIs every 3 months; some people may benefit from Doxy-PEP.
Drug resistance: if you already have HIV without knowing it, PrEP (only two drugs) can lead to resistant virus, so an HIV test is required first.
Kidneys and bones: TDF needs kidney checks before starting and during use.
Hepatitis B: stopping PrEP on your own can trigger a hepatitis flare.
Fake or poorly stored medicine from unreliable sellers.
Summary: getting PrEP with a doctor’s care
Starting PrEP with a doctorYou can only start PrEP after a negative HIV test
1Sign up as a member Register your medical record: sign up
2Consult on LINE Message @dr.krisclinic to assess risk and regimen
3Blood tests HIV · kidney function · hepatitis B
⚠ Had a risk in the last 72 hours? Tell the doctor right away; you may need PEP first
HIV test result?
✓ Negative
Doctor prescribes PrEP Chooses the regimen and explains dosing
Get your PrEP At the clinic or discreet delivery in Thailand
HIV test every 3 months then request refills (Refill)
✕ Positive
PrEP is not started PrEP cannot treat HIV and may cause resistance
Doctor continues your care Confirmatory testing and a confidential plan to start HIV treatment
Early treatment, normal life expectancy Read HIV treatment and U=U
Medicines your doctor may consider (price per box):
Teno-EM (TDF/FTC) GPO1,290 THB*30 tablets · daily or 2-1-1 · about 43 THB a dayView detailsDispensed only after a doctor’s assessment
TAF-EM (TAF/FTC) GPO1,290 THB*30 tablets · daily only · gentler on kidneys and bonesView detailsDispensed only after a doctor’s assessment
Ricovir-EM (TDF/FTC) Mylan1,590 THB*30 tablets · generic TDF/FTC by MylanView detailsDispensed only after a doctor’s assessment
PEP Kocitaf (28 days)1,590 THB*Emergency pills after exposure, start within 72 hView detailsDispensed only after a doctor’s assessment
Doxy-PEP (Doxycycline)350 THB*Lowers syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia riskView detailsDispensed only after a doctor’s assessment
* Prices shown are as of November 2026 and are not fixed; they may rise with inflation or higher medicine costs. Please confirm the latest price with our staff on LINE @dr.krisclinic.
All medicines are dispensed only after a doctor’s assessment. Full price overview: PrEP prices compared.
Consult Dr. Kris
HIV prevention with a doctor who cares
Confidential and non-judgmental: tests, delivery anywhere in Thailand and follow-up every 3 months, so your protection really continues.
We do not sell medicines online. Every patient consults a doctor first.
Written and reviewed by Dr. Krisada Uakridathikarn (Dr. Kris)
Thai Board of Family Medicine · Medical licence 48387 · Certificate in Clinical Sexology and Sexual Medicine · Non-judgmental HIV prevention and sexual health care
At Dr. Kris Clinic, Teno-EM and TAF-EM cost 1,290 THB for 30 tablets and Ricovir-EM 1,590 THB. Blood tests, the doctor’s fee and 120 THB delivery are extra. Prices may change; please confirm with our staff on LINE.
Where can I get PrEP in Thailand?
Public hospitals (free for Thai nationals), community and key-population clinics, private clinics and doctor telemedicine services. Avoid sellers who do not test for HIV first.
Can tourists get PrEP in Thailand?
Yes. Tourists and expats usually pay, as the free programme is for Thai nationals. You can consult our doctor in English and receive PrEP at your hotel or address in Thailand after testing.
Can I buy PrEP online?
We do not sell medicines online. Every patient consults a doctor on LINE or by telemedicine and has blood tests first. After a prescription we deliver discreetly anywhere in Thailand.
Do you deliver PrEP to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Phuket?
Yes, we deliver anywhere in Thailand in plain packaging. Our clinic is in Surat Thani, close to Samui and Phangan, if you prefer to visit.
What tests do I need before PrEP?
An HIV test to confirm you are negative, kidney function and hepatitis B, then an HIV test every 3 months while on PrEP.
Can I get PrEP for a trip abroad?
Consult and test before you leave. The doctor may consider a supply for several months where appropriate. Delivery is within Thailand only.
What is the difference between Teno-EM and TAF-EM?
Both prevent HIV well. Teno-EM (TDF/FTC) can be used daily or 2-1-1. TAF-EM (TAF/FTC) is daily only and gentler on kidneys and bones, but is not recommended for vaginal-sex exposure.
World Health Organization. Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations. Geneva: WHO; 2022.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in the United States – 2021 Update: A Clinical Practice Guideline.
Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. Thailand National Guidelines on HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention 2021/2022.
National Health Security Office (NHSO), Thailand. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) benefit.
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Grant RM, et al. Preexposure chemoprophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men (iPrEx). N Engl J Med. 2010;363:2587-99.
This article is general health information, not a diagnosis or prescription. PrEP is a prescription medicine and an HIV test must confirm you are HIV-negative before you start.
