Medical Council of Thailand

Overview

The Medical Council of Thailand (แพทยสภา) is the statutory body regulating the practice of medicine in Thailand. Registration with the Council is mandatory for every practising physician. The Council maintains a public licence register, sets specialty standards, and handles disciplinary complaints.

Founded: 1968 · Headquarters: Nonthaburi, Thailand

What It Covers

The Council regulates individual physicians rather than institutions. Its scope includes initial licensing, specialty certification, continuing professional development requirements, and professional conduct. A clinic displaying the Thai Medical Council crest typically means the physicians employed hold Council registration.

Limitations

Council registration confirms an individual physician is licensed but does not certify the quality of a specific clinic or procedure. Facility accreditation is separate (JCI, HA, Thai Hospital Accreditation). Verify the individual's current licence status via the Council's searchable register.

Renewal and Validity

Licence renewal requires completion of continuing professional development credits. Registration can be suspended or revoked for disciplinary reasons; status changes are reflected in the public register.

How to Verify

Verify any claim of Thai Medical Council accreditation directly at: tmc.or.th

If a clinic claims this accreditation but does not appear in the public register, ask for the certificate number and expiry date. Contact the accrediting body directly to confirm.