What does a Thai medical check entail to get a work permit processed?
A Thai medical check for a work permit is usually quick and basic — more “tick the boxes” than full health screening. You’ll go to a clinic or hospital, hand over the standard form, and they’ll check your weight, blood pressure, and eyesight, plus take a small blood sample. The test is officially for conditions like leprosy, tuberculosis, drug addiction, alcoholism, and late-stage syphilis — nothing that’s going to turn up from a light sniffle.
Most clinics have it done in 15–30 minutes, results the same day, and the cost is typically 100–500 Baht. It’s very routine, and unless you have one of the five banned conditions, you’ll pass without drama.
