Illegal Dentist Arrested in Banglamung , Over 100,000 Baht in Equipment Seized

[Georgealbert]

Picture of arrest.

 

In a coordinated operation, authorities from the Second Region Police and Chonburi Public Health Department have arrested a 22-year-old woman, Patcharin, who was illegally operating as an orthodontist from her residence.

 

At approximately 10:10 on 19 February, Police Major General Thirachai Chamnarmor, along with health officials and consumer protection officers, conducted the raid at a property located in Soi Banglamung 25/8, Banglamung district. The operation resulted in the seizure of orthodontic supplies, including orthodontic rubber bands, metal wires, braces, dental cleaning machines, mouthwash, and various other dental products, totalling 37 items valued at over 120,000 baht.

 

The authorities initiated the investigation following reports from consumers about a woman offering illegal orthodontic services, including cosmetic braces and dental prosthetics, advertised through Facebook. Undercover agents posed as customers, arranging an appointment for cosmetic orthodontic work and transferring a 100-baht deposit before entering the premises for the service, leading to the arrest.

 

During questioning, Patcharin revealed that she had been providing these services for over a year, primarily advertising on Facebook groups related to Pattaya. She claimed to have no formal dental training and learned the trade from someone who sold dental equipment. She offered services both at her residence and at clients’ locations, with promotional rates ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 baht. Her monthly income from this illegal operation was estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 baht.

 

Patcharin faces multiple charges, including:

 

1. Practising dentistry without proper registration as per the Dental Profession Act B.E. 2537, Section 28.

 

2. Violating the order of the Consumer Protection Committee prohibiting the sale of cosmetic orthodontic equipment, issued on 30 January 2018.

 

3. Operating a medical facility without authorisation, according to the Medical Facility Act B.E. 2541, Section 16.

 

4. Conducting medical facility operations without permission, as stated in the Medical Facility Act B.E. 2541, Section 24.

 

She was subsequently handed over to the Banglamung Police Station for legal proceedings.

 

-- 2025-02-21

 

[scubascuba3]

Kinda proves these braces are often only cosmetic which is what the girls want

[save the frogs]

9 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Kinda proves these braces are often only cosmetic which is what the girls want

but they are ugly, aren't they? 

[scubascuba3]

3 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

but they are ugly, aren't they? 

People seem to like them, problem is they wear them way too long, years, dentists should be arrested for fitting them for so long, scamming the girls

[JoePai]

My mate sold me a saw and knife and explained how to be a brain surgeon - now how do I advertise on FarceBook ...

[fredwiggy]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

People seem to like them, problem is they wear them way too long, years, dentists should be arrested for fitting them for so long, scamming the girls

There are "experts" all over, saying the same things, just as this woman proved, and there are those who do it as a living, and are trained. There are many reasons braces need to stay for a long period..............https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-do-braces-take#average-duration

[Captain Flack]

An off topic post has been removed.

 

If you want to discuss the NHS in the UK go to appropriate forum, not here in the Pattaya News.

[Gottfrid]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

She claimed to have no formal dental training and learned the trade from someone who sold dental equipment.

Nah, that´s not true. She has learned it all from YouTube videos.

[quake]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

My mate sold me a saw and knife and explained how to be a brain surgeon - now how do I advertise on FarceBook ...

 

I think you would struggle to find regular work in Thailand.

[scubascuba3]

5 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

There are "experts" all over, saying the same things, just as this woman proved, and there are those who do it as a living, and are trained. There are many reasons braces need to stay for a long period..............https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-do-braces-take#average-duration

a major reason is scamming the cash cow, girls are too daft to realise

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 2/21/2025 at 7:35 AM, JoePai said:

My mate sold me a saw and knife and explained how to be a brain surgeon - now how do I advertise on FarceBook ...

 

You'll not get much business in Thailand.

[Mr Meeseeks]

22 hours ago, quake said:

 

I think you would struggle to find regular work in Thailand.

 

Beat me to it 😔

[fredwiggy]

On 2/21/2025 at 1:37 PM, scubascuba3 said:

a major reason is scamming the cash cow, girls are too daft to realise

Do you mean all girls are too dense to understand they might be scammed?

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

Do you mean all girls are too dense to understand they might be scammed?

You may think they are dense, they probably trust the dentist to give them good advice, that's where the problem lies

[fredwiggy]

16 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

You may think they are dense, they probably trust the dentist to give them good advice, that's where the problem lies

I didn't say the girls were dense, daft. Those were your words.