Thai Hospital Staff Accused in Massive Drug Fraud Network

[snoop1130]

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Today, representatives from Thailand’s Veterans General Hospital presented evidence of a large-scale drug procurement fraud involving hospital staff. The operation, allegedly involving nurses and doctors, saw prescription drugs diverted and resold through an intricate network.

 

General Detnitit Luangngamkham, Director-General of the War Veterans Organization, and the Veterans Hospital Director shared the details with the Anti-Corruption Division, alongside officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).

 

Investigations revealed that senior physicians orchestrated the diversion of medications, recruiting intermediaries to enlist government officials with medical reimbursement privileges. Patients were directed to simulate illnesses to obtain prescriptions, which were then stored in condos and laundry shops before distribution.

 

 

The scheme spanned years, with recruits transported from Lopburi and other provinces to collect drugs.

 

Phumwisal Kasemsuk from the PACC indicated that initial findings involve hundreds, including at least 20 high-ranking officials. "We are committed to bringing everyone involved in this network to justice," he affirmed, reported Thai News Agency.

 

-- 2025-03-03

 

 

[MikeandDow]

Thailand corruption no surprise 

[Sir Dude]

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Thai Hospital Staff Accused in Massive Drug Fraud Network

 

Well, imagine that.... corruption finds a way.

[daveAustin]

Fair play, that’s some heavy duty S! Hospitals here seen to be businesses first anyway, pushing their drugs at hugely over-inflated prices. All about the coin. 

[blaze master]

What a totally broken people and culture. Everything about them is a facade.

[Gknrd]

Bad in Thailand , has nothing on the overpriced drugs in the US. Now that is legal criminal at work.

[webfact]

Thai Veteran Hospital to Report Staff for Drug Theft
 

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In a troubling revelation, the War Veterans Organisation of Thailand (WVO) alongside the Veterans General Hospital is set to seek police action today against several current and former staff, linked to a drug theft ring. The stolen medication is purportedly being resold outside the institution, sparking serious concerns about corruption within the ranks.

 

The bombshell arose following an exposé by Tanadej Pengsuk, a People’s Party MP representing Bangkok. Tanadej disclosed that a former doctor at the hospital had alerted him to the illicit activity that allegedly dated back several years.

 

Spurred into immediate action, the hospital and the WVO conducted an internal investigation. Their inquiries confirmed the allegations, unearthing a network comprising six teams. The individuals implicated include both current and retired nurses, along with other medical personnel. Alarmingly, one member of the network has already confessed to their involvement.

 

In response, the hospital has taken swift precautionary steps. Those under suspicion have been suspended from duty as the investigation continues. This is intended to preserve the integrity of the ongoing inquiry and prevent any potential tampering with evidence.

The case adds to growing concerns about internal malpractice in Thailand's healthcare sector, where accountability and transparency are fiercely sought. The decision to escalate the matter to the anti-corruption police signifies the seriousness with which the hospital and the WVO are treating this breach of trust.

 

This unfolding situation raises hard questions about oversight and control within public medical institutions in Thailand, where the wellbeing of veterans and the general public must remain sacrosanct. The outcome of this case will likely have wide-reaching implications for how similar instances are handled in the future, ensuring that such breaches do not recur and trust in public institutions is restored.

 

As developments unfold, all eyes will remain on the authorities to see how they tackle this sensitive case, balancing the need for justice with the prompt restoration of honourable service to those who served the nation, reported Thai PBS.

 

-- 2025-03-04

 

 

 

[freedomnow]

Keeping Thai clubland in the K-hole for years no doubt....

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The operation, allegedly involving nurses and doctors, saw prescription drugs diverted and resold through an intricate network.

Are we surprised

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phumwisal Kasemsuk from the PACC indicated that initial findings involve hundreds, including at least 20 high-ranking officials. "We are committed to bringing everyone involved in this network to justice," he affirmed,

Corruption is at every level

[Photoguy21]

That happens a lot all over. It isn't just Thailand. This is why in many countries there are CCTV cameras pointing at drug cabinets and being recorded in hospitals.

[Photoguy21]

A hospital should be considered as any other business. It is there to make money and if it cures people in the process great. One thing I cannot understand is why anti-biotics are thrown at many complaints that don't need them. I guess someone is making money from it.

[Watawattana]

17 hours ago, Gknrd said:

Bad in Thailand , has nothing on the overpriced drugs in the US. Now that is legal criminal at work.

100% agree.  Shambles in the UK too; one of the (very many) reasons why NHS spending is so crazy.

[kidneyw]

TIT Nuff said.