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Raid on clinic: uncovering an illegal surrogacy network in Bangkok!
On November 7, 2025, the DSI conducted a raid against illegal surrogacy in Bangkok, prompting international investigations.
Raid on clinic: uncovering an illegal surrogacy network in Bangkok!
On November 7, 2025 at 7:00 a.m., the DSI (Department of Special Investigation) in Bangkok launched full force action against a suspected illegal surrogacy network. Under the direction of Police Captain Wisanu Chimtrakul and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health Services and the Institute of Forensics, a clinic on Rama 4 Street in the Klong Toey district was searched. The aim was to collect evidence of illegal activities and to bring those possibly involved in illegal activities to justice.
During the search, a large number of documents and medical records were found that indicate illegal surrogacy. There were both Thai and foreign women at the clinic who were apparently undergoing treatment and possibly being considered for surrogacy. The investigators also did not go away empty-handed in a laboratory within the clinic: medical equipment and records were discovered here that provided further evidence of the illegal activity.
Clarification through complaints
The investigation was sparked by tips from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, which had received complaints about two female infants. They were picked up by the police on December 25, 2024 in the border area with Cambodia - two Chinese men had the newborns with them without their mothers. These incidents bring additional explosiveness to the entire matter and show how serious the situation is.
Surrogacy is only legal in Thailand if it meets strict legal requirements and is not carried out commercially. It follows that the above investigations indicating illegal surrogacy can have serious legal consequences. The DSI has already taken steps to prosecute everyone involved.
As for the future of this investigation, it is expected that the DSI will continue to crack down on illegal surrogacy. As Kaohoon reports, the department is committed to holding those responsible accountable and stopping such practices in Thailand. The authorities' commitment is reflected in their measures - the well-being of the children affected and compliance with legal regulations come first.
In Thailand it is clear: surrogacy has its limits. Only those who adhere to the regulations can be on safe legal ground. The case surrounding the clinical investigations could therefore serve as a precedent for similar transgressions - a clear signal to anyone who thinks they can get away with illegal practices. The DSI remains vigilant and will continue to intensify all efforts to put an end to these dark currents.