How to Check an Aesthetic Clinic's Licence in Thailand

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Updated 2026-11-11

To check an aesthetic clinic in Thailand, search it on the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) licence lookup, then search the doctor on the Medical Council of Thailand register. Both are online, free and work in English.

Three checks before an aesthetic treatment in Thailand

Step 1: Check the clinic’s licence

Go to the DHSS clinic licence lookup and search by the clinic’s name or licence number. The result shows:

  • Clinic name and address
  • Licence type and the licensed operator
  • Medical staff registered to the clinic
  • Whether the licence is current

If the clinic does not appear, or the licence is expired or revoked, it may not be allowed to operate. You can report it on the DHSS hotline, 1426.

Tip: clinics often use an English brand name. If the search finds nothing, ask for the clinic’s licence number, which licensed clinics display on the premises.

Step 2: Check the doctor

Search the Medical Council of Thailand register by first name, last name and, if you have it, licence number. The result shows:

  • Whether the licence is valid, suspended or revoked
  • Specialty and certification

A licence number that does not match the name is a red flag. A small mismatch can happen if a doctor changed their name, so ask the clinic.

Since 3 July 2026, a Medical Council rule requires doctors advertising cosmetic services to show their full real name and licence number, not just a nickname. If an ad or social media post shows only “Dr Mint” or similar, ask for the full name and licence number before booking.

Step 3: Check the product

Ask which brand of toxin, filler or skin booster will be used and ask to see the box before treatment. Check the box carries a Thai FDA registration number.

Warning signs

  • A doctor known only by a nickname
  • Prices far below other licensed clinics in Bangkok
  • Treatment in a hotel room, condo or salon
  • The clinic will not give you its licence number

How to report

  • Unlicensed clinics: DHSS hotline 1426
  • Fake doctors or harm from a treatment: Office of the Consumer Protection Board hotline 1166

Next step

Before you book, read our consultation questions or compare licence-checked clinics in Bangkok.

Questions

How do I check if a clinic in Thailand is licensed?
Search the clinic's name or licence number on the Department of Health Service Support lookup at hosp.hss.moph.go.th. It shows the licence type, operator, medical staff and whether the licence is current.
How do I verify a doctor in Thailand?
Search the doctor's name or licence number on the Medical Council of Thailand register at checkmd.tmc.or.th/En. It shows licence status, specialty and any suspension.
Do Thai beauty clinics have to show the doctor's licence number?
Yes. Since 3 July 2026, doctors advertising cosmetic services in Thailand must show their full name and medical licence number.

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