Officials from the Rayong Provincial Public Health Office, working with Crime Suppression Division police Region 2, have raided an illegal dental clinic in Klaeng district, Rayong province, where a deputy mayor was found allegedly posing as a dentist without any professional licence. One patient was found undergoing a tooth extraction at the time of the raid, and all services were immediately stopped. Get today's headlines by email The operation took place on 20 June when Ms Pimolwan Sirigjirachai, a senior pharmacist at the Rayong Provincial Public Health Office, led a joint team with investigators from Provincial Police Region 2 to execute a search warrant issued by Rayong Provincial Court. Officers entered a premises operating under the name “Khao Din Dental Clinic” in Village 1, Thung Khwai Kin subdistrict, following repeated complaints from local residents about unlicensed dental services. During the search, officers found a man identified as Mr Somprasong, a deputy mayor of a subdistrict administrative organisation in Chon Buri province, who presented himself as the clinic owner and claimed to be a dentist. However, he was unable to produce either a valid dental professional licence or a licence to operate a healthcare facility when requested by officials. Inside the premises, authorities discovered a range of dental equipment including treatment instruments, dentures, and other clinical tools, along with a patient receiving treatment. A second individual, Ms Korpachara, who was responsible for screening and managing customers, was also detained for questioning. All equipment and materials were recorded as evidence. Picture courtesy of Daily News The Rayong Provincial Public Health Office stated that preliminary inspections indicated the clinic had been operating illegally for a prolonged period, possibly 10 years. Officials also noted that the facility did not meet basic hygiene standards required for medical establishments, prompting repeated public complaints before enforcement action was taken. Mr Somprasong and others involved face multiple charges, including operating a healthcare facility without permission, providing dental treatment without a licence, and selling modern pharmaceuticals without authorisation. The suspects, along with seized items, were handed over to Klaeng Police Station for further legal proceedings. Daily News reported that authorities said the case will now proceed through formal investigation channels, with further examination of the clinic’s operations and any additional individuals involved in its management or service provision. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 22 June 2026
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