Thai Medical Council Probes Ex-PM Thaksin's Extended Hospital Stay

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

The Medical Council of Thailand is scrutinising Police General Hospital over the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prolonged stay post-conviction, sparking questions about potential preferential treatment. A special sub-committee, led by former council president Dr Amorn Leelarasamee, is delving into the conduct of medical professionals involved in his care, inspecting whether ethical guidelines were compromised.

 

The council recently dispatched a letter to the hospital’s director-general, demanding comprehensive documentation of Thaksin’s illness and the reasoning behind his extended hospital stay.

 

Specifically, they have requested all medical records, the identities of the doctors involved, and their assessments during his six-month hospitalisation] - the period marked from his admission until February 2023. The deadline for furnishing this information is set for January 15th.

Further amplifying the spotlight, political activists congregated at the National Anti-Corruption Commission this week, urging a timely investigation into Thaksin’s controversial hospitalisation, which needs completion within three months. Their scepticism grows from Thaksin's visibly active lifestyle post-release, which starkly contrasts the earlier narrative of his deteriorating health.

 

Thaksin bore the expenses for his prolonged hospital stay, which amounted to a nightly 8,500 Thai Baht (£188) for a VIP suite on the 14th floor, as confirmed during a parliamentary session last month.

 

Thaksin, who ventured from a career in the police force to becoming a business mogul and later a political leader, returned to Thailand on August 22nd the previous year after spending 15 years in self-induced exile.

 

On his return, Thaksin was promptly detained by authorities and sentenced to eight years in prison due to charges of power abuse and conflict of interest during his tenure before 2006 - later reduced to a single year following royal clemency.

 

His immediate transfer to the hospital was due to health concerns including chest pains and abnormal blood readings noted during his first night in custody.

 

According to legal allowances, Thaksin’s treatment outside prison was initially sanctioned for 120 days; however, the Department of Corrections extended this to 180 days, citing life-threatening jail conditions.

 

Thaksin, aged 75, was ultimately paroled on February 18th, described as "elderly and seriously ill" at the time, despite recent active public appearances without apparent ailments.

 

This unfolding examination throws the duration of his unsupervised activities and implied ailments into contrast as Thaksin recently completed his prison term last August, while vigorously campaigning for the Pheu Thai Party, which is now spearheaded by his daughter, currently serving as Prime Minister, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-12-19

 

 

[Artisi]

Smoke and mirrors

[spidermike007]

This is all just a big charade if anyone hasn't figured it out yet, He surrendered his heart, soul and the leadership of his party to the Army for a promise for absolute immunity upon his return. 

[thesetat]

11 hours ago, Artisi said:

Smoke and mirrors

Nah... They will seriously investigate it.. seems more people are seeking those brown envelopes though. 

[klauskunkel]

12 hours ago, Artisi said:

Smoke and mirrors

with dog and pony

[harryviking]

"elderly and seriously ill".....Yeah,  sure....🙄

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

A special sub-committee, led by former council president Dr Amorn Leelarasamee, is delving into the conduct of medical professionals involved in his care, inspecting whether ethical guidelines were compromised.

The sub-committee will probe all it likes, all the officials that have involvement have been paid-off for silence.

If receipts/invoices are required as evidence they will be manufactured, dated and signed.

Thaksin is above their pay grade.

 

[willip]

36 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Nah... They will seriously investigate it.. seems more people are seeking those brown envelopes though. 

Assumption is correct! He's too busy now running the country!!!. Oh sorry his daughter is?? MONEY IS EVERYTHING YOU WISH FOR. 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

His immediate transfer to the hospital was due to health concerns including chest pains and abnormal blood readings noted during his first night in custody.

 

According to legal allowances, Thaksin’s treatment outside prison was initially sanctioned for 120 days; however, the Department of Corrections extended this to 180 days, citing life-threatening jail conditions.

 

Thaksin, aged 75, was ultimately paroled on February 18th, described as "elderly and seriously ill" at the time, despite recent active public appearances without apparent ailments.

All a charade which they hoped the Thai people would swallow... more like it was rammed down their throats as it was all planned out before his return.

[zepplin]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Naew Na

 

The Medical Council of Thailand is scrutinising Police General Hospital over the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prolonged stay post-conviction, sparking questions about potential preferential treatment. A special sub-committee, led by former council president Dr Amorn Leelarasamee, is delving into the conduct of medical professionals involved in his care, inspecting whether ethical guidelines were compromised.

 

The council recently dispatched a letter to the hospital’s director-general, demanding comprehensive documentation of Thaksin’s illness and the reasoning behind his extended hospital stay.

 

Specifically, they have requested all medical records, the identities of the doctors involved, and their assessments during his six-month hospitalisation] - the period marked from his admission until February 2023. The deadline for furnishing this information is set for January 15th.

 

Further amplifying the spotlight, political activists congregated at the National Anti-Corruption Commission this week, urging a timely investigation into Thaksin’s controversial hospitalisation, which needs completion within three months. Their scepticism grows from Thaksin's visibly active lifestyle post-release, which starkly contrasts the earlier narrative of his deteriorating health.

 

Thaksin bore the expenses for his prolonged hospital stay, which amounted to a nightly 8,500 Thai Baht (£188) for a VIP suite on the 14th floor, as confirmed during a parliamentary session last month.

 

Thaksin, who ventured from a career in the police force to becoming a business mogul and later a political leader, returned to Thailand on August 22nd the previous year after spending 15 years in self-induced exile.

 

On his return, Thaksin was promptly detained by authorities and sentenced to eight years in prison due to charges of power abuse and conflict of interest during his tenure before 2006 - later reduced to a single year following royal clemency.

 

His immediate transfer to the hospital was due to health concerns including chest pains and abnormal blood readings noted during his first night in custody.

 

According to legal allowances, Thaksin’s treatment outside prison was initially sanctioned for 120 days; however, the Department of Corrections extended this to 180 days, citing life-threatening jail conditions.

 

Thaksin, aged 75, was ultimately paroled on February 18th, described as "elderly and seriously ill" at the time, despite recent active public appearances without apparent ailments.

 

This unfolding examination throws the duration of his unsupervised activities and implied ailments into contrast as Thaksin recently completed his prison term last August, while vigorously campaigning for the Pheu Thai Party, which is now spearheaded by his daughter, currently serving as Prime Minister, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-12-19

 

 

lol, if they havnt figured out that money and power entitles you to some benefits, they are just plain dumb!

[quake]

It's over, his done the home run.

Teflon tony, is sorted.

The Gulf stream has been put back in the hanger.

Nothing to see now. move along.

[soalbundy]

14 hours ago, Artisi said:

Smoke and mirrors

and a waste of money.

[AustinRacing]

I think the military is sending him signals “slow it down or we’ll come after you and your clan ….again”. 

[lordgrinz]

I think he would have gotten better much faster if they told him that any time spent in a hospital would not be counted as time served.

[TheFishman1]

Newsflash 

15 hours ago, webfact said:

Dr Amorn Leelarasamee see driving around Bangkok and a brand new Ferrari TIT

 

[jcmj]

If he only stayed out of the limelight for at least a year afterwards he probably wouldn’t have gotten into such a situation. Sure, nothing will come out of any of these investigations and it just a waste of time and money, but it’s a game that they want to play to get funding from him. 

[LudwigK]

Changing a brain pacemaker should not take months!!

[john donson]

will tony get a tony award for his acting?

[Skeptic7]

What took so long❓ "The Farce" is strong with this one. Typical continuing BS charade in the Land of Charades. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

This is a report on what a sub-committee are doing, What then, is the main committee doing?

 

[crazykopite]

Big Brown Envelopes being filled at this moment 

[Slocum]

8 hours ago, soalbundy said:

and a waste of money.

And time...Plus "busy over nothing" ....It's part of a regular Drama and Play....over and over again....They have no idea People are tired of this type of play.....If they are smart...they should know by now this is no small issue....to set up this whole episode The moment it's was announce Tony is coming back or home and how it will end ...someone on Top of the Tops is decision body making it happen and it's final Earlier....it must end this way...Win-Win for All...

This useless underdog or silly low juggernauts is just trying to impress themselves....Wasting Taxpayer's money......Enough is enough.... Morons 

[Artisi]

11 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

with dog and pony

And snake oil

[bristolgeoff]

His reply is I paid for everything including the doctors.you can,t touch me now I advise my daughter from the back room she does what i say.

[scorecard]

On 12/20/2024 at 4:43 PM, Slocum said:

And time...Plus "busy over nothing" ....It's part of a regular Drama and Play....over and over again....They have no idea People are tired of this type of play.....If they are smart...they should know by now this is no small issue....to set up this whole episode The moment it's was announce Tony is coming back or home and how it will end ...someone on Top of the Tops is decision body making it happen and it's final Earlier....it must end this way...Win-Win for All...

This useless underdog or silly low juggernauts is just trying to impress themselves....Wasting Taxpayer's money......Enough is enough.... Morons 

 

Plus well over a year gone by and they have made no progress on dispersing their election promise of 10,000Baht to every adult (all to come from taxpayers funds). Plus the fact the country can't afford it.

[Mr Meeseeks]

11 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Plus well over a year gone by and they have made no progress on dispersing their election promise of 10,000Baht to every adult (all to come from taxpayers funds). Plus the fact the country can't afford it.

 

Never believe a Thai if they tell you they will give you money.

 

On 12/19/2024 at 5:19 PM, webfact said:

Thaksin, aged 75, was ultimately paroled on February 18th, described as "elderly and seriously ill" at the time, despite recent active public appearances without apparent ailments.

 

Everybody knows, but are all too cowardly to take a stand.

[scorecard]

On 12/20/2024 at 7:50 AM, quake said:

It's over, his done the home run.

Teflon tony, is sorted.

The Gulf stream has been put back in the hanger.

Nothing to see now. move along.

 

Yes, but maybe the gulfstream will do one more trip, to bring the rice queen home.