Illegal Nursing Home Shut Down in Nonthaburi for Unauthorized Psychiatric Care
Authorities in Nonthaburi have ordered the closure of an unlicensed nursing home found to be housing psychiatric patients in violation of its registration.
On October 8, 2026, officials from the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), the Department of Mental Health, and local police raided 'Baan Sermsuk Nursing Home' in Nonthaburi’s Mueang district. The inspection followed reports of mistreatment at a facility in the province, leading authorities to discover that the center was operating well beyond its legal capacity and scope.
While the facility was registered to provide elderly care with a capacity of nine beds, inspectors found 81 beds on the premises. Furthermore, the center was illegally housing 14 psychiatric patients, a service for which it held no authorization. The facility has been ordered to close immediately due to these regulatory violations.
For residents and expatriates, this incident highlights the importance of verifying the licensing and scope of care facilities before entrusting them with the care of vulnerable family members. The presence of unauthorized psychiatric care in a facility intended for the elderly poses significant safety and health risks.
It remains to be confirmed how the 14 psychiatric patients will be relocated and what specific legal charges will be filed against the facility operators. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the center's operations and the welfare of those previously under its care.
