Why Microchipping Your Pet Is Now Essential in Thailand

Starting January 10, 2026, the city of Bangkok will officially enforce the Animal Control Ordinance B.E. 2567 (2024). One of its major requirements is that microchipping pets becomes mandatory.

Previously, microchipping in Thailand was mostly used for show animals or pets traveling internationally. But under the new law, veterinarians and all pet owners must understand and follow the proper microchipping procedure.

What Is the AnyVet Microchip?

AnyVet Microchip is an internationally standardized microchip that works with all pet species, especially dogs and cats, which are the primary focus of the new Bangkok regulation.

If you're considering microchipping exotic pets like rabbits, birds, or reptiles, please refer to species-specific implantation guidelines or consult with the AnyVet team directly.

Preparing Your Pet for Microchipping

Before the procedure:

• Pets should be at least 8 weeks old

• Must be in good health with no signs of illness

• Avoid bathing your pet 1–2 days before microchipping to prevent immune stress

How to Microchip Your Pet: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Pre-implantation Checks

• Inspect the microchip packaging to ensure it’s sterile and intact

• Scan the microchip in the needle to match its number with the barcode stickers

• Scan the animal to check if a chip already exists

  • If an existing microchip is found but unregistered, you may register it with AnyVet without needing a second implant

2. Microchip Implantation Procedure

• Standard location: Subcutaneous tissue between the shoulder blades (interscapular region)

• Disinfect the site using alcohol or povidone-iodine

• Insert the needle with the bevel facing upward, at a 45° angle, directed toward the pet’s tail

✅ Why the bevel should face upward:

• Reduces pain during insertion

• Helps the chip settle deeper and away from the needle entry point, minimizing risk of fallout

3. Post-implantation Care

• Scan the pet again to confirm chip readability and correct placement

• Watch for any swelling, redness, or discomfort

• Avoid bathing or intense activity for 1–2 days after implantation

• Complete the microchip registration card and submit information to the AnyVet system

Why Is Microchip Registration So Important?

⚠️ “A microchip that’s not registered = a pet with no identity in the system.”

Registration links the microchip number to the pet owner's information. If your pet ever goes missing, clinics and shelters can search the AnyVet database and contact you immediately.

Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet

• Permanent identification for a pet’s entire lifetime

• Improves chances of returning home if lost

• Required for international travel

• Links microchip ID to veterinary medical records

• Promotes responsible pet ownership in the community

Conclusion: A Simple Step with Lifelong Impact

Microchipping is a quick, minimally invasive procedure that offers long-term benefits for both pets and society. When paired with a secure and accessible database like AnyVet Microchip, the system supports lost pet recovery, medical record integration, and public animal control initiatives.

Learn more or register your pet at AnyVet Microchip.
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