Fake doctor arrested at Suriyawong clinic for illegal IV drips

Khaosod•Society•13m ago

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Authorities arrested a 41-year-old woman for practicing medicine without a license at a clinic in the Suriyawong area of Bang Rak.

•A 41-year-old woman was arrested for providing IV vitamin drips without a medical license.
•The raid took place on November 13, 2026, at a clinic in the Suriyawong area, Bang Rak District, Bangkok.
•The clinic's facility license had already expired in the year 2025.
•The operation was conducted by the Department of Health Service Support and the Consumer Protection Police Division.

Overview

•The Department of Health Service Support and the Consumer Protection Police Division inspected a clinic in the Suriyawong area, Bang Rak, Bangkok.
•On November 13, 2026, officials arrested a 41-year-old woman after she provided an IV vitamin drip service without a medical profession license.
•The clinic's business license had expired since the year 2025.
•Officials charged the 41-year-old woman under the Medical Profession Act 1982 for practicing medicine without registration.
•The 41-year-old woman was handed over to the Consumer Protection Police Division for further legal proceedings.
•The Department of Health Service Support will summon the clinic operator to acknowledge charges regarding the operation of the medical facility.
•Arkhom Praditsuwann stated that failure to renew facility licenses leads to illegal status under the Sanatorium Act 1998.

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Key Quotes

Phuwadet Surakhot

"The officials identified themselves and charged the woman with violating the Medical Profession Act 1982 for practicing medicine without registration and permission."

พนักงานเจ้าหน้าที่ฯ จึงแสดงตัว และแจ้งข้อหาการกระทำผิดตามพระราชบัญญัติวิชาชีพเวชกรรม พ.ศ.2525 กับหญิงรายดังกล่าว ในข้อหาประกอบวิชาชีพเวชกรรมโดยไม่ได้ขึ้นทะเบียนและรับอนุญาต

Key Entities

Person

Phuwadet Surakhot(ภูวเดช สุระโคตร)

Director General of the Department of Health Service Support.

Arkhom Praditsuwann(อาคม ประดิษฐสุวรรณ)

Deputy Director General of the Department of Health Service Support.

Organization

Department of Health Service Support(กรมสนับสนุนบริการสุขภาพ)

The government agency that conducted the inspection and provided information on medical facility licenses.

Consumer Protection Police Division Sub-Division 4(กองกำกับการ 4 กองบังคับการปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค)

The police unit that cooperated in the raid and processed the arrest.

Place

Suriyawong(สุริยวงศ์)

The area in Bang Rak District where the illegal clinic was located.

Bang Rak(บางรัก)ℹ️

The district in Bangkok where the clinic operated.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city where the incident occurred.

Law

Medical Profession Act 1982(พระราชบัญญัติวิชาชีพเวชกรรม พ.ศ.2525)

The law under which the unlicensed woman was charged for practicing medicine.

Sanatorium Act 1998(พระราชบัญญัติสถานพยาบาล พ.ศ.2541)

The law governing the licensing and operation of medical facilities.

Policy

Biz Portal

The system used for applying for license renewals and paying fees.