Bangkok: The government, in collaboration with the Medical Council and the Consumer Protection Board, is taking significant steps to tighten regulations on beauty clinics. This initiative aims to clamp down on unlicensed doctors and mandates the display of professional license numbers by clinicians.
According to Thai News Agency, authorities are intensifying regulations for cosmetic clinics, requiring doctors to clearly display their real names and medical license numbers during advertisements. These efforts are part of a broader move to crack down on illegal clinics and protect the public from falling victim to fraudulent services.
Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, highlighted that the government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is prioritizing consumer safety, particularly in cosmetic services. The initiative also seeks to enhance medical professional standards and enforce laws to prevent impersonation of doctors, thereby boosting public confidence in medical services.
The Medical Council of Thailand has issued a notice regarding advertising of cosmetic or beauty services by medical professionals (No. 2) B.E. 2569, effective from July 3, 2026. This regulation mandates that doctors advertising cosmetic services must display their full name and medical license number. If a nickname is used, it must be shown alongside the real name in the same format, size, and color. This measure ensures that the public can verify the identity and status of service providers, reducing the risk of deception or services from unlicensed individuals.
Ms. Lalida further explained that Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has instructed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to intensify monitoring of the beauty sector. The OCPB is working in conjunction with the Medical Council, the Department of Health Service Support, and the Royal Thai Police to expedite investigations and prosecute those falsely claiming to be doctors and business operators violating the law. This action follows the discovery of illegal Botox and filler injections by unlicensed individuals, posing significant risks to consumers.
The government warns that Botox, filler, and other cosmetic procedures are medical treatments that must be conducted by licensed physicians in authorized medical facilities. It emphasizes the importance of verifying both the physician's license and the facility's legal status before undergoing such services to ensure safety and minimize the risk of substandard treatments.
The public is encouraged to report impersonations or harm from cosmetic services to the OCPB hotline 1166, the OCPB Connect application, the OCPB website, or the Damrongtham Center in every province for prompt investigation and legal action.
Ms. Lalida reiterated, "The government is moving forward with enhancing consumer protection in both professional standards and law enforcement to ensure that the public receives safe, transparent, and verifiable cosmetic services, and to build confidence in the country's medical system."