Report Doctors in Hot Water: Police Probe Looms Over Thaksin Case

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

The National police chief, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, has issued a stern warning that the two doctors suspended by the Medical Council of Thailand may face a disciplinary probe.

 

This follows allegations of ethical breaches linked to their treatment of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Initial information has been based on media reports, and official documents are awaited for definitive action.

 

Reports suggest these doctors might be from the Police General Hospital. The ethics committee of the Medical Council found discrepancies between the medical certificates they issued and Thaksin's actual health condition. While their names remain undisclosed, the link to the Police General Hospital remains a topic of speculation.

 

“If confirmed that these doctors committed offenses, they could face disciplinary action and punishment, given their status as police officers,” stated Pol Gen Kitrat. Additionally, the possibility of criminal charges looms if formal complaints are filed against them.

 

Thaksin, who returned to Thailand in August 2023 after over 10 years abroad, was sentenced to eight years for corruption and abuse of power. This sentence was subsequently reduced to a year by a royal pardon.

 

Upon arrival, instead of prison, Thaksin was moved to a VVIP room at the Police General Hospital, citing health reasons. His extended stay prompted allegations of special treatment and a suspected backdoor deal.

 

This development raises concerns over integrity and transparency within Thailand’s medical and justice systems. The implications of this case could set significant precedents concerning ethical standards and accountability in medical practice. 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-05-10

 

 

[Geoffggi]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

This development raises concerns over integrity and transparency within Thailand’s medical and justice systems.

 

This has to be a joke, it should read "Thailands opaque medical & justice system" it was clearly obvious from the start that this whole episode was a total charade

[Pouatchee]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

“If confirmed that these doctors committed offenses, they could face disciplinary action and punishment, given their status as police officers,”

 

police doctors... what could possibly go wrong

[connda]

This will mirror the Red Bull case:  Everyone and there brother is a target for criminal action - except the perp.

[Artisi]

And what about the main player in this nonsense who would have requested this charade, fully played the part after ensuring the necessary distribution of funds were allocated, and is now waltzing around without any sign of his near death experience. 

He should be on top of the list for prosecution, not the poor fall guys who are now going to be crucified on his behalf to pacify those demanding some action. 

[spidermike007]

They need a couple of fall guys, it would appear, as they're going after anyone but Thaksin himself, who is completely above the law, any and all laws. 

[paul1804]

Well its no different to the Red Bull Heirs hit & run where police, the judiciary and the medical paternity colluded to knowingly falsify information involving the death of a police officer!!

 

[kuzmabruk]

3 hours ago, Artisi said:

going to be crucified

Expecting no punishment, a slap on the wrist and a 6-month suspension (forced holiday) with pay

[newbee2022]

Strange.

In another thread it was said Thaksin is in hot water.

Now they are surprisingly 3 already.

Add some police and army members additionally.

It's more fun to watch. 😁

[harryviking]

LOL! We all knew this was a scam. Arriving looking half dead and then VOILA!!! Rised from the "dead" and full speed ahead!! What a joke! 🤣🤣🤣 

[crazykopite]

All they have to do is check the bank accounts including close families 

[klauskunkel]

Quote

 Doctors in Hot Water

add one Thaksin, a pinch of salt, spoon of fish sauce, Nam Plik, a few stalks of lemongrass = Tom Yum Thaksin

[daveAustin]

Empty bank accounts and bang them all up!

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The National police chief, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, has issued a stern warning that the two doctors suspended by the Medical Council of Thailand may face a disciplinary probe.

If the doctors are found guilty then surely Thaksin is guilty as-well... 

so I can't see this probe going anywhere... 

[motdaeng]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

If the doctors are found guilty then surely Thaksin is guilty as-well... 

so I can't see this probe going anywhere... 

 

i wouldn't be surprised if thaksin claimed the doctors told him he was become suddenly very sick, and he just believed them ...  so not his fault, he wouldn't do something illegally like that, to play sick to avoid prison time ... 

 

[Thingamabob]

I fear this investigation is not going anywhere, sadly for Thailand.

[TheFishman1]

Everybody knew the fix was in the guy that orchestrated it we call him the conductor he knew he was gonna go to Scott free just like in the Red Bull case the kid is gonna get away Scott free and all the people around them the fall guys they’re going to be in hot water no difference TIT

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, motdaeng said:

 

i wouldn't be surprised if thaksin claimed the doctors told him he was become suddenly very sick, and he just believed them ...  so not his fault, he wouldn't do something illegally like that, to play sick to avoid prison time ... 

 

Simply misdiagnosis, it amazing how an envelope stuffed with money can affect clear and accurate thinking. 

[Grusa]

Has everyone lost sight of the fact that Mr. T was once a policeman? Could be relevant.

[Sir Dude]

Obviously rotten to the core, just depends if there are any powerful enough people to bring the truth to the for... unlikely though.

[connda]

Now wait for them to do the exact same thing to get Yingluck back into Thailand.  Money is power.  Power puts you above the law. With money you can paid others to take the fall.

[Luuk Chaai]

14 hours ago, hotchilli said:

If the doctors are found guilty then surely Thaksin is guilty as-well... 

so I can't see this probe going anywhere... 

that would be the logical presumption ....

 I would give it 4-5 days and then the whole story just goes poof .. never to be heard of again  / as usual

[kiwikeith]

22 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

 

police doctors... what could possibly go wrong

It seems that the two doctors got different results in their diagnosis, so they should have called for a second opinion, slap slap on the wrist 

[kiwikeith]

12 hours ago, connda said:

Now wait for them to do the exact same thing to get Yingluck back into Thailand.  Money is power.  Power puts you above the law. With money you can paid others to take the fall.

She will probably be suffering from PTSD, or Rice Syndrome 

[kingstonkid]

12 hours ago, Luuk Chaai said:

that would be the logical presumption ....

 I would give it 4-5 days and then the whole story just goes poof .. never to be heard of again  / as usual

Don't you hear that private jet warming up.  I wonder if he will take his daughter within or let her hang.  The PTp  will surely die if he goes to court.

 

As with everything  he overestimated the thai people  they are no longer the sheep he new and loved.  The country is no longer red and yellow.  It's truly orange and young and educated people are watching