Information You Should Know About Obtaining a Medical Certificate
What Does the Medical Examination for a Work Permit Include?
Diseases Specified in the Medical Certificate for a Work Permit (6 Diseases)
Preparation Before the 6 Disease Health Check for a Medical Certificate
The medical certificate for obtaining a work permit is very important for working in Thailand. It is an essential document to ensure that the applicant has the appropriate health and is ready to perform the duties assigned. It also ensures that the applicant does not have any diseases that could affect work or public health in the workplace.
Medical history taking and physical examination by a specialist / Physical Examination
Measurement of blood pressure, pulse, weight, height and Vital Signs
Chest X-ray to examine the lungs and heart / Chest X-ray
Urine test for drugs / Urine Metamphetamine Test
Blood test for syphilis / VDRL Test
Leprosy
Advanced Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Drug addiction
Chronic alcoholism
Elephantiasis
Syphilis (3rd Phase)
The cost of the work permit medical certificate is 1,090 THB.
The health check-up certificate for the 6 specified diseases or the health examination results for foreign workers, used for submitting a Work Permit application, is valid for 30 days from the date of service. If this period has expired, the applicant must obtain a new medical certificate.
Reference: Foreign Workers Administration Office, Department of Employment
The physical examination and waiting for the results can be completed on the same day of the service, taking approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the number of patients being serviced before you).
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No need to fast or avoid drinking water, but you should avoid alcoholic beverages 24 hours before the examination.
Wear clothing that allows easy access for blood draws from the arm or for measuring blood pressure.
Get adequate sleep and rest avoid staying up late before the exam to ensure accurate and reliable results.
If you have old X-ray films bring them along for the doctor's reference.
If you suspect you might be pregnant, inform the staff before the exam, as a chest X-ray may affect the health of a pregnant woman.
In Thailand, you can get a medical check-up for a work permit at licensed general clinics, private hospitals, or government hospitals authorized to conduct health checks for employment.
Private Clinics: The benefits of private clinics include quick services, easy appointment scheduling, convenient hours, high privacy, quality services, and modern, comprehensive medical equipment. However, the cost is generally higher than at government hospitals.
Government Hospitals: The advantages of government hospitals include lower costs. However, you may experience longer waiting times due to the high number of patients, more complex procedures, and potentially less comfort.
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Those interested can receive services at any Intouch Medicare Clinic branch near their home. Alternatively, search for "foreign disease screening, 6 diseases, clinic near me" on Google for more information and directions.
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Last edited : 07/08/2024
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