BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Government Spokesperson Capt. Dr. Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn addressed public concerns regarding unauthorized clinics allegedly issuing fraudulent health certificates to migrant workers, clarifying that all medical clearances are governed by transparent digital networks to prevent forgery. The deputy spokesperson stated that the Department of Employment implements strict screening protocols in accordance with Cabinet resolutions. All migrant laborers seeking legal work permits must pass diagnostic tests for prohibited infectious diseases. These assessments must be conducted only at designated state hospitals or one of the 63 certified private medical facilities authorized by the state.
To prevent document tampering and identity theft, the Ministry of Labour requires all verified medical records to be transmitted electronically. Diagnostic clinics must upload digital health results directly into the Department of Employment’s automated database. Employers and the public can verify authorized medical providers through provincial employment offices or the official website of the Foreign Workers Administration Office.
The spokesperson emphasized that the Department of Employment has launched regulatory crackdowns. A dedicated anti-forgery task force and whistleblower center have been established on the fourth floor of the department’s headquarters to investigate fraudulent credentials. Provincial labor inspectors have also been ordered to conduct random, unannounced audits at local enterprises to cross-check physical workers with centralized digital hospital check-in logs. The government warns business operators and labor brokers to avoid illicit black-market agents promising health clearances without mandatory clinical physicals. The automated digital tracking system flags data field mismatches immediately, and parties who use falsified state documents will face criminal prosecution. (NNT)
