Police Arrest Unlicensed Doctor Giving IV Vitamin Drips at Bangkok Clinic
Thai health authorities and police raided an unlicensed clinic in Bangkok's Bang Rak district, arresting a 41-year-old woman for administering IV vitamin drips without a medical license. The clinic's operating license had expired in 2025. The woman faces charges under the Medical Profession Act, while the clinic operator will be charged under the Hospital Act for operating without a valid license.
Health officials and police raided a clinic in Bangkok's Bang Rak district and arrested a 41-year-old woman for administering intravenous vitamin drips without a medical license. On November 13, 2026, Dr. Phuwadech Surakhot, Director-General of the Health Service Support Department (HSS), said the department received a tip that a clinic in Bang Rak was secretly providing cosmetic services despite its hospital operating license having expired in 2025. HSS legal staff joined Consumer Protection Police Division 4 officers to inspect the clinic on Suriyawong Road. Undercover officers received IV vitamin drip treatments and found the female provider lacked a medical license, constituting illegal medical practice. Officials identified themselves and charged the woman under the Medical Profession Act B.E. 2525 for practicing medicine without registration and a license, punishable by up to three years imprisonment, a fine up to 30,000 baht, or both. She was handed to Consumer Protection Police for further action. Regarding the clinic operating without a valid license, the operator will be summoned to hear charges under the Hospital Act B.E. 2541, which carries penalties of up to five years imprisonment, a fine up to 100,000 baht, or both. Deputy Director-General Dr. Akom Praditsawan noted hospital operating licenses are valid for 10 years and operational licenses for two years; operators must renew before the calendar year ends or lose legal status. Renewal applications and fee payments can be made via the Biz Portal system or directly at HSS or provincial health offices.
