Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

by Mitch Connor

An investigation committee has been established by the Public Health Ministry to probe alleged procurement irregularities involving Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, the president of the Rural Doctors Society (RDS). The allegations date back to when Dr Supat was the director of Chana Hospital in Songkhla between 1999 and 2022.

 

Dr Rungrueng Kitphati, a spokesperson for the ministry, announced yesterday that the committee was formed following evidence suggesting that Dr Supat, who is currently the director of Saba Yoi Hospital in Songkhla, had not adhered to procurement guidelines. The committee is chaired by Dr Kittisak Aksornwong, a ministry inspector, and includes six other officials. It was established by an order signed by Pongkasem Kaimook, the ministry’s deputy permanent secretary.

 

According to Dr Rungrueng, Dr Supat approved the purchase of Covid-19 ATK test kits on five occasions in 2019, with each transaction valued at no more than two million baht.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/rural-doctors-society-president-faces-probe-over-procurement-irregularities

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-18

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Maybe he should not have criticised the senators.

And so it starts.

The usual run of smears.