Best Drug Addiction Doctors in Thailand for Australians

Dr Pichayut Kasemphakdeephong has completed more than 900 addiction treatments and serves as a committee member for the Thai Society for Addiction Psychiatry.

• Specialises in psychostimulant dependence using targeted 28-day rehabilitation programmes
• Awarded for research into the cost-effectiveness of alcohol use disorder recovery models
• Leads psychiatric evaluations and integrated care as a Medical Professor at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Develops personalised withdrawal and recovery strategies for patients with dual diagnoses
• Directs ongoing clinical research to improve long-term outcomes in addiction rehabilitation

Dr. Bee Thamonwan is an aesthetic and regenerative medicine specialist at Plenary Wellness in Phuket. She focus on natural rejuvenation using stem cells and collagen-boosting biostimulators. Dr. Thamonwan earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. She speaks Thai, English, and Chinese fluently.

• Performs advanced stem cell therapy to regenerate skin and support anti-aging from within.
• Specializes in Sculptra and biostimulator injectables for gradual, natural facial volume renewal.
• Provides PRP hair therapy and mesotherapy microinjections for restorative scalp health.
• Collaborates with Prince of Songkla University on wellness research and innovation.

Raymond Guddah is a dedicated addiction therapist at the DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre – a facility known for intensive recovery programmes.

• Specialises in behavioural therapy for drug and alcohol dependency
• Focuses on identifying underlying triggers to prevent relapse
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to manage withdrawal and recovery
• Provides therapeutic support for both routine and complex addiction cases

Ketan Jaltare is a clinical therapist at the DARA Rehabilitation Centre specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for addiction recovery.

• Uses evidence-based CBT to identify and change harmful thought patterns during recovery
• Provides clinical support at DARA – one of Asia's most prominent rehab centres
• Helps patients develop practical coping strategies to manage cravings and prevent relapse
• Focuses on the psychological drivers behind substance use for long-term sobriety

Jocelyn Mercado serves as the Head of Clinical Program at DARA Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center. She oversees the psychological framework for addiction recovery.

• Specialises in psychology-led rehabilitation for drug and alcohol dependency
• Leads the clinical team in delivering evidence-based addiction therapies
• Focuses on the mental health aspects of long-term recovery
• Directs program development at an international rehabilitation centre