Clinic Raided for Operating Without a License, Doctor Has Fake Credentials: Bang Saray

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Authorities conducted a raid on a well-known clinic in the Bang Saray area, which was found to be treating patients without a license. The clinic’s doctor was discovered to be using a fake medical license. The suspects have confessed, and multiple charges have been filed.

 

On September 26 at 17:30, officers from Region 2 Investigation Unit, along with Chonburi provincial health officials, carried out a search and arrest at a medical clinic located in Moo 2, Bang Saray Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. The raid followed reports that the clinic had been providing medical services to patients without the proper legal authorisation.

 

 

Three suspects were apprehended during the operation: Ms. Patinya (last name withheld), aged 53, the clinic owner responsible for dispensing medicine and collecting treatment fees; Ms. Chayaporn (last name withheld), aged 60, the clinic’s doctor, who was found to be using a forged medical license and was not legally authorised to practice medicine; and Ms. Methinee (last name withheld), aged 30, who was responsible for patient recordkeeping and taking blood pressure measurements.

 

In the investigation, Ms. Chayaporn confessed to diagnosing and treating patients without a valid medical license, using fake documents to impersonate a doctor, and issuing medical certificates to patients. Ms. Patinya, the clinic owner, also admitted to running the business and dispensing medications to patients.

 

Health officials seized 16 items, including various medications and medical equipment found at the clinic, which will be used as evidence in the ongoing legal case.

 

The suspects have been charged with “operating a medical establishment without a license,” as outlined in Sections 16 and 24 of the Medical Establishment Act B.E. 2541 (1998), and “selling modern medicine without a license” under Section 12 of the Medicine Act B.E. 2510 (1967). Additionally, the second suspect faces charges of “forgery and use of forged documents (medical certificates)” under Section 264 of the Criminal Code.

 

After the arrest, the suspects were taken to Sattahip Police Station for official documentation of the arrest and further legal proceedings.

 

-- 2024-09-27
 

 

 

[scubascuba3]

I thought you only had to wear a white coat here?

[kidneyw]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Ms. Methinee (last name withheld), aged 30, who was responsible for patient recordkeeping and taking blood pressure measurements

Seems a bit harsh on her.

[bradiston]

Round up two beggars for ruining Pattaya's image. Meanwhile, a back street surgeon, one amongst many, carries on his business down the road. And the BBQ bars are still going strong.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities conducted a raid on a well-known clinic in the Bang Saray area, which was found to be treating patients without a license. The clinic’s doctor was discovered to be using a fake medical license. The suspects have confessed, and multiple charges have been filed.

Trusted Thailand.... 

A business like this can open, operate with no checks whatsoever.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Ms. Chayaporn (last name withheld), aged 60, the clinic’s doctor,

Fake doctor.

[mikebell]

Lots of doctors in hospitals with real diplomas which equate to a GCE 'C' grade in Biology held by many 16 year olds in UK.

[Asquith Production]

A bit of topic but it  would be nice to know the training Doctors go through  here. I have had good and bad. Do they train as long as western Doctors (4 -7 years )? Is the standard as high?

[thesetat2013]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Trusted Thailand.... 

A business like this can open, operate with no checks whatsoever.

Thailand is the medical hub, remember? Quality care given by uncertified and unlicensed doctors.