We’re building our directory carefully, starting with cosmetic surgery and aesthetic clinics in Bangkok and Phuket. This page explains exactly what a listing means.
The checks before a clinic is listed
1. Facility licence
Every private clinic and hospital in Thailand must be licensed under the Medical Facilities Act. We look up each one on the Department of Health Service Support’s official register and confirm that the licence is current and that the name and address match. If we can’t find a current licence, we don’t list the clinic.
2. Doctors’ registration
Where a clinic names its doctors, we check each one on the Medical Council of Thailand’s public register. We only show a doctor on a listing if they appear there.
3. Specialist claims
If a clinic says a surgeon is a certified plastic surgeon or a member of a professional society, we check it with the relevant body where that’s possible, such as the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand. If we can’t confirm a claim, we leave it off.
4. Accreditation
We only show accreditations, such as Joint Commission International (JCI), that we can confirm on the accrediting body’s own website.
5. Prices
Price ranges come from a clinic’s published price list or a written quote. We show when we checked them and link to the source.
What a listing doesn’t mean
A listing means a clinic passed these checks on the date shown. It isn’t a recommendation of a particular doctor or procedure, and it’s not a guarantee of results. Always have a consultation and make your own decision. Our guide to choosing a clinic and surgeon explains how to run these checks yourself.
Paid placements
Clinics will be able to pay for an enhanced listing, such as extra photos, higher placement or a contact button. When they do:
- the listing is clearly labelled as sponsored
- it must still pass every check above
- links to the clinic’s website are marked as sponsored, as search engines require
Keeping listings up to date
We recheck licences regularly and remove listings that no longer pass. If you think a listing is wrong, email hello@thailandhealthfinder.com and we’ll look into it.