Important Notes on Getting a Medical Certificate for Thai Visa Application (from the Netherlands)
Use the blank Thai-English version of the medical certificate form—this is the most straightforward option. In the Netherlands, your own GP is not allowed to fill in the form. Instead, you'll be referred to another GP in the area. Making an appointment may take time, and initial costs are around €50.
After obtaining the certificate, the doctor’s signature must be legalized in the following order:
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Thai Embassy in The Hague
Only then will it be accepted for your visa application.
Be aware: getting an appointment at the Thai embassy can be difficult, so start early. Alternatively, consider using an agent located near the ministries—they can often handle the process much faster.
⚠️ If you use a non-Thai version of the certificate, you may need to hire a certified translator, whose signature must then be verified by a court, adding even more steps.
Although the medical certificate looks simple, it must go through multiple official channels before it's accepted.
Always check the latest rules with your local Thai embassy.
Good luck!
Anutin Charnvirakul. Picture courtesy of Thai Rath
Amid swirling rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed he will maintain his role as Thailand's Interior Minister. Anutin, also a Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, asserts that no talks have occurred about his replacement, dismissing speculation following lobbying from other political factions.
There have been whispers of Anutin's position being handed over to a Pheu Thai member after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra implied the interior ministry's efforts require reassessment.
Many interpreted Thaksin's remarks as indicating potential change. Nonetheless, Anutin stands firm, insisting his party's ministers are performing efficiently, and does not anticipate any alterations amid the coalition arrangement established when the former PM Srettha Thavisin took office.
Clarifying further, Anutin underscored the stability of his alliance with the current Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, saying, "Bhumjaithai did not seek to join the government; Pheu Thai invited us.
Our collaboration with two prime ministers has been harmonious." Rebuffing a proposed trade of his position for another cabinet role, he affirmed this arrangement remains intact and crucial to Bhumjaithai.
In response to budding reports of a potential meeting involving United Thai Nation (UTN) party members to discuss reshuffling cabinet positions, Anutin categorically denied such claims.
He acknowledged meeting UTN leaders Pirapan Salirathavibhaga and Akanat Promphan on 1st June, but clarified that it was to deliberate on energy production challenges, with no ulterior talks about reshuffling cabinets.
With Mr Pirapan serving as Energy Minister and Mr Akanat as Industry Minister, Anutin underscored that no renegotiation of agreements has been discussed since July 2023.
"We have settled on a deal and anticipate steady governance until our terms are complete in the next two years," he confidently noted.
Anutin’s assertions underline a commitment to consistency and continuity within the government coalition, aiming to dispel any brewing uncertainty over Thai political leadership.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-09
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