The government emphasized that doctors advertising aesthetic services must clearly display their full real names and medical license numbers. This requirement, effective from 3 July, aims to accelerate the crackdown on illegal clinics and prevent citizens from becoming victims of fraud.
On 12 July 2026, Ms. Lalida Pertwivatana, Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister, stated that under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's leadership, the government prioritizes consumer safety, especially in beauty services. It supports raising professional medical standards and strictly enforcing laws to prevent impersonation of doctors and to build public confidence before they choose to receive such services.
The Deputy Spokesperson explained that the Medical Council issued Announcement No. 2 of 2026 on advertising related to beauty services by medical professionals, effective from 3 July 2026. It mandates that doctors advertising aesthetic services must clearly display their full real names and medical license numbers. If nicknames are used, they must be shown alongside the real names in the same size and color to enable the public to accurately verify the identity and status of service providers, reducing risks of deception or receiving services from unlicensed individuals.
She added that Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has ordered the Consumer Protection Board to intensify monitoring of the beauty business. The board is coordinating with the Medical Council, Department of Health Service Support, and Royal Thai Police to promptly investigate and prosecute those impersonating doctors and operators violating laws. This follows discoveries of illegal Botox and filler injections by unlicensed practitioners, which pose severe dangers to consumers.
The Deputy Spokesperson warned the public that Botox, fillers, and beauty procedures are medical treatments that must be performed by licensed doctors in legally authorized medical facilities. Before receiving services, consumers should verify two key points: whether the provider is a legitimately licensed doctor and whether the facility is legally authorized. This ensures safety and reduces the risk of substandard services.
If the public encounters impersonation of doctors or suffers damages from beauty services, they can report tips via the Consumer Protection Board hotline 1166, the OCPB Connect application, the Consumer Protection Board website, or Damrongtham centers in every province. This enables relevant authorities to investigate and take legal action swiftly.
"The government is advancing the enhancement of consumer protection through professional standards and law enforcement to ensure the public receives safe, transparent, and verifiable beauty services, thereby building confidence in the country's medical service system," Ms. Lalida said.