Beauty licensing in Thailand
Everything beauty professionals need to know about licensing, training and business registration in Thailand — sourced from Department of Business Development (DBD) and 2 other regulators.
This page is informational. Regulations change — verify current requirements with the official regulators linked below before making business decisions.
Profession-by-profession requirements
| Profession | License |
|---|---|
Hair Stylist No national license. Vocational certificate from Department of Skill Development optional. | Voluntary |
Barber Same framework. | Voluntary |
Esthetician / Beauty Therapist Beauty clinics offering medical aesthetics need a clinic license (สถานพยาบาล) and supervising physician. | Varies by region |
Nail Technician Sanitary inspection from municipal office. | Voluntary |
Thai Massage Therapist Ministry of Public Health certification (165–800 hours) required for licensed massage parlours. | Required |
Registering a salon business in Thailand
Entity types
- Sole proprietor (Thai only)
- Limited Company
- BOI-promoted
Est. cost: THB 5,000–30,000
Timeline: 5–15 days
VAT 7% required above THB 1.8M turnover. Foreigners need a Foreign Business License or BOI approval for majority ownership.
Official government & regulator resources
Common questions about beauty licensing in Thailand
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