On July 18, 2025, the Ministry of Public Health, acting on the recommendation of the Medical Device Committee, issued an announcement revising the official list of designated inspection points for imported medical devices. This update repeals and replaces the previous Announcement dated December 14, 2023 (B.E. 2566).
To view the official announcement (in Thai), refer to: [กองควบคุมเครื่องมือแพทย์ | Thai FDA Official Website].
Key Provisions of the Announcement
- Article 1: This Announcement takes effect the day following its publication in the Government Gazette.
- Article 2: The Ministry of Public Health Announcement on Designated Inspection Points for Medical Devices, dated December 14, 2023, is repealed.
- Article 3: The following ports, airports, and border locations are designated as inspection points for imported medical devices.
Designated Inspection Points
The updated list covers a comprehensive network of inspection offices across Thailand, including:
- Airports:
- Krabi Airport (Krabi Province)
- Don Mueang Airport (Cargo and Passenger Terminals, Bangkok)
- Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai Airport (Chiang Rai Province)
- Chiang Mai Airport (Chiang Mai Province)
- Phuket Airport (Phuket Province)
- U-Tapao Airport (Rayong Province)
- Hat Yai Airport (Songkhla Province)
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (Cargo and Passenger Terminals, Samut Prakan Province)
- Samui Airport (Surat Thani Province)
- Surat Thani Airport (Surat Thani Province)
- Udon Thani Airport (Udon Thani Province)
- Sea Ports and River Ports:
- Bangkok Port (Bangkok)
- Laem Chabang Port (Chonburi Province)
- Ranong Port (Ranong Province)
- Various private ports in Samut Prakan Province, including TS Transport and Logistics, Bangkok Barge Terminal, Siam Gas and Petrochemicals, Act-Lim, and Thai Connectivity Terminal
- Border Checkpoints:
- Ban Nong Ron (Kanchanaburi Province)
- Chiang Khong, Chiang Saen, and Mae Sai (Chiang Rai Province)
- Mae Sot (Tak Province)
- Tak Bai and Su-ngai Kolok (Narathiwat Province)
- Khlong Yai (Trat Province)
- Mukdahan (Mukdahan Province)
- Betong (Yala Province)
- Aranyaprathet (Sa Kaeo Province)
- Nong Khai (Nong Khai Province)
- Chong Mek (Ubon Ratchathani Province)
- Wang Prachan (Satun Province)
- Sadao and Padang Besar (Songkhla Province)
- Inspection Offices in Key Provinces:
- Chumphon (Chumphon Province)
- Nakhon Phanom (Nakhon Phanom Province)
- Bueng Kan (Bueng Kan Province)
- Lamphun (Lamphun Province)
- Tha Si (Loei Province)
- Satun (Satun Province)
- Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan, Bang Saothong, and Samut Sakhon
Implications to Clients
Importers and logistics providers handling medical devices in Thailand should ensure that shipments are routed through these designated inspection offices. Compliance with these requirements is essential to avoid delays and ensure smooth clearance of imported medical devices.
Effectivity Date
The Announcement took effect on July 18, 2025, the day following its publication in the Government Gazette.
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