Government Clarifies Medical Certificates for Migrant Workers Are Issued Legally
The Thai government confirmed that medical certificates for migrant workers are issued legally through state-certified hospitals with strict electronic verification systems, and warned employers against using fraudulent documents that will
On May 24, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Phatthadarasmi Tongsuaykon addressed allegations of unlicensed medical facilities illegally issuing health certificates to migrant workers, confirming that the government's procedures for issuing medical certificates to migrant workers comply with the law and are strictly overseen by state authorities. The Department of Employment, as the responsible agency, has established clear criteria, procedures, and verification systems in accordance with cabinet resolutions and relevant laws to prevent fraud, document forgery, and illegal employment. The Department of Employment has implemented strict screening systems requiring all foreign workers to undergo mandatory disease screening and obtain proper medical certificates from state or certified private hospitals only. All test results are automatically transmitted electronically to the Department of Employment to prevent document forgery at every stage. Currently, 63 certified private hospitals are properly linked to the system, with employers and the public able to verify the correct list at provincial employment offices or the Foreign Workers Administration website. The Department of Employment has established an active enforcement unit and a complaint center on the fourth floor to receive reports of fraudulent certificates and prosecute offenders immediately. The government warned employers and agents not to believe illegal schemes claiming to produce medical certificates without actual medical examinations, as the electronic system will detect fraud immediately and legal action will be taken against those using forged documents.
