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    Health Fraud

    Unlicensed Medical/Cosmetic Clinic Scam

    Fake or unlicensed clinics offer cheap medical procedures with dangerous results, especially cosmetic surgery and dental work.

    critical risk
    Target: Medical tourists seeking affordable procedures (cosmetic surgery, dental, laser eye)
    Estimated losses: THB 50,000 – 2,000,000+ (procedure + corrective surgery) • Prevalence: Growing problem with medical tourism boom

    How It Works

    1

    Clinic advertises dramatically low prices on social media or booking sites

    2

    Clinic may be unlicensed or use unqualified practitioners

    3

    Procedure is performed with substandard equipment or materials

    4

    Complications arise — clinic refuses follow-up or disappears

    5

    Victim faces expensive corrective surgery at a legitimate hospital

    Warning Signs

    Prices significantly below market rates

    No verifiable accreditation (JCI, HA) or medical council registration

    Doctor's credentials cannot be verified on Thai Medical Council website

    Clinic only accepts cash — no credit card or insurance billing

    No written consent forms or treatment plans provided

    What To Do

    Verify the clinic's license on the Thai Medical Council website
    Check for JCI or Hospital Accreditation (HA) certification
    Verify the doctor's registration and specialization
    Get a written treatment plan and cost estimate before proceeding
    Use only clinics that accept insurance direct billing

    How to Report

    Thai Medical Council: +66 2-590-1886
    Department of Health Service Support: 1426
    Consumer Protection Board (OCPB): 1166
    Tourist Police: 1155

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