Report Thai Hospitals in Hot Water Over Fake Health Certificates

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Allegations against some private hospitals for issuing fake health certificates to migrant workers have put Thailand's healthcare credibility in jeopardy. Deputy Public Health Minister Chaichana Dechdecho has accused a few rogue institutions of issuing these certificates without the necessary health checks.

 

Authorities are currently conducting investigations into the methods employed by these hospitals. If Mr Chaichana finds them guilty, the consequences will be grave. "Licences will be pulled, both from the hospitals and the doctors involved," he asserted with a zero-tolerance stance on these misdemeanours.

 

A core part of the problem lies in the hospitals allegedly bypassing crucial tests, such as blood tests and X-rays, leading to fears of unchecked infectious diseases. This breaches medical ethics and poses a threat to public health, stirring a potential health crisis on Thai soil, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

The investigation's net also extends to recruitment companies running mobile health checks. These players have been ordered to cooperate under the microscope of the Department of Disease Control and local hospitals. Stern action awaits those guilty, with Mr Chaichana vowing personal oversight on the matter.

 

The allegations come amid a backdrop of rising health standards within Thailand and could threaten its reputation if not addressed promptly. The concerned authorities are advocating a thorough clean-up to maintain trust and safety for Thai citizens.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-20