Politics Petition Urges Thai Medical Council to Discipline Doctors in Thaksin Case

[snoop1130]

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A significant petition backed by over 52,000 individuals has been presented to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) to bolster its stance on disciplining three doctors involved in the contentious transfer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a premium hospital ward for alleged treatment.

 

Submitted by MCT member Dr. Tul Sittisomwong, the petition has garnered support from more than 52,300 people, including medical professionals affiliated with prestigious institutions like Chulalongkorn University, Siriraj Hospital, and Ramathibodi Hospital, as well as former senators and concerned citizens.

 

The initiative aims to fortify the MCT's resolve ahead of its pivotal meeting scheduled for June 12. This meeting is anticipated to reconsider Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin's recent veto against the council's May 8 resolution that sought to discipline the doctors involved.

 

Dr. Tul emphasized the petition’s three main demands: ensuring the attendance of all MCT board members at the June 12 meeting, preventing votes of abstention, and reinforcing the original decision to discipline the doctors.

 

The involved doctors face disciplinary actions due to their conduct implicated in exaggerating Thaksin's medical conditions, thereby justifying his prolonged stay in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital (PGH) instead of serving jail time. One doctor received a warning, while the other two had their licences suspended.

 

Dr. Tul implored MCT board members, particularly those holding positions ex officio, to personally attend the meeting. He cautioned against political pressures that might influence the board's judgments, stressing the requirement for at least 47 out of 70 members to vote to overturn the veto effectively.

 

"The entire nation is keeping an eye on this crucial meeting," remarked Dr. Tul, urging personal attendance from the board. He highlighted the need for transparency and accountability, particularly with national attention focused on the proceedings.

 

Dr. Tul reaffirmed that the petition serves to uphold stringent medical standards free from political biases, countering claims of any partisanship in their campaign.

 

The outcome of the June 12 meeting is expected to be pivotal, requiring a significant majority to maintain the disciplinary actions against the doctors and preserve the integrity of Thailand's medical practices in the public eye.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-06

 

 

[ChrisY1]

Here they go again...blame the doctors...do not mention those that ordered this to happen!

[ozz1]

Just shoot the messenger don't worry about the money that's changed hands pathetic really

[ikke1959]

And how about the others involved?? like the jail director, the hospital director, the lawyers, and the people behind the bribe of the doctors??

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The initiative aims to fortify the MCT's resolve ahead of its pivotal meeting scheduled for June 12. This meeting is anticipated to reconsider Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin's recent veto against the council's May 8 resolution that sought to discipline the doctors involved.

This guy is being pressured by government... he should stand by the medical council's decision not veto it.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Here they go again...blame the doctors...do not mention those that ordered this to happen!

Always the scapegoats.

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Here they go again...blame the doctors...do not mention those that ordered this to happen!

There are actually 2 different cases;

The one is related to favours the Doctors received (money?). The other case is who initiated (donated) the favours (money?).

Also it is not clear if the Doctors were doing anything wrong? If they had been convinced Thaksin s health is as described in their diagnosis then it might be a wrong diagnosis but nothing else. 

So it's not as easy as it looks like.

[scorecard]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

File photo for reference only

 

A significant petition backed by over 52,000 individuals has been presented to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) to bolster its stance on disciplining three doctors involved in the contentious transfer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a premium hospital ward for alleged treatment.

 

Submitted by MCT member Dr. Tul Sittisomwong, the petition has garnered support from more than 52,300 people, including medical professionals affiliated with prestigious institutions like Chulalongkorn University, Siriraj Hospital, and Ramathibodi Hospital, as well as former senators and concerned citizens.

 

The initiative aims to fortify the MCT's resolve ahead of its pivotal meeting scheduled for June 12. This meeting is anticipated to reconsider Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin's recent veto against the council's May 8 resolution that sought to discipline the doctors involved.

 

Dr. Tul emphasized the petition’s three main demands: ensuring the attendance of all MCT board members at the June 12 meeting, preventing votes of abstention, and reinforcing the original decision to discipline the doctors.

 

The involved doctors face disciplinary actions due to their conduct implicated in exaggerating Thaksin's medical conditions, thereby justifying his prolonged stay in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital (PGH) instead of serving jail time. One doctor received a warning, while the other two had their licences suspended.

 

Dr. Tul implored MCT board members, particularly those holding positions ex officio, to personally attend the meeting. He cautioned against political pressures that might influence the board's judgments, stressing the requirement for at least 47 out of 70 members to vote to overturn the veto effectively.

 

"The entire nation is keeping an eye on this crucial meeting," remarked Dr. Tul, urging personal attendance from the board. He highlighted the need for transparency and accountability, particularly with national attention focused on the proceedings.

 

Dr. Tul reaffirmed that the petition serves to uphold stringent medical standards free from political biases, countering claims of any partisanship in their campaign.

 

The outcome of the June 12 meeting is expected to be pivotal, requiring a significant majority to maintain the disciplinary actions against the doctors and preserve the integrity of Thailand's medical practices in the public eye.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-06

 

 

 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

File photo for reference only

 

A significant petition backed by over 52,000 individuals has been presented to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) to bolster its stance on disciplining three doctors involved in the contentious transfer of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a premium hospital ward for alleged treatment.

 

Submitted by MCT member Dr. Tul Sittisomwong, the petition has garnered support from more than 52,300 people, including medical professionals affiliated with prestigious institutions like Chulalongkorn University, Siriraj Hospital, and Ramathibodi Hospital, as well as former senators and concerned citizens.

 

The initiative aims to fortify the MCT's resolve ahead of its pivotal meeting scheduled for June 12. This meeting is anticipated to reconsider Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin's recent veto against the council's May 8 resolution that sought to discipline the doctors involved.

 

Dr. Tul emphasized the petition’s three main demands: ensuring the attendance of all MCT board members at the June 12 meeting, preventing votes of abstention, and reinforcing the original decision to discipline the doctors.

 

The involved doctors face disciplinary actions due to their conduct implicated in exaggerating Thaksin's medical conditions, thereby justifying his prolonged stay in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital (PGH) instead of serving jail time. One doctor received a warning, while the other two had their licences suspended.

 

Dr. Tul implored MCT board members, particularly those holding positions ex officio, to personally attend the meeting. He cautioned against political pressures that might influence the board's judgments, stressing the requirement for at least 47 out of 70 members to vote to overturn the veto effectively.

 

"The entire nation is keeping an eye on this crucial meeting," remarked Dr. Tul, urging personal attendance from the board. He highlighted the need for transparency and accountability, particularly with national attention focused on the proceedings.

 

Dr. Tul reaffirmed that the petition serves to uphold stringent medical standards free from political biases, countering claims of any partisanship in their campaign.

 

The outcome of the June 12 meeting is expected to be pivotal, requiring a significant majority to maintain the disciplinary actions against the doctors and preserve the integrity of Thailand's medical practices in the public eye.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-06

 

 

 

Thaksin continues to keep himself in the limelight, just wondering what date he intends to claim the PM's chair?

[scorecard]

Just now, scorecard said:

 

 

Thaksin continues to keep himself in the limelight, just wondering what date he intends to claim the PM's chair and what claim will he make that he's innocent of all charges?

 

[Sydebolle]

The air is getting thinner by the day. &nbsp

Medical doctors are considered semi-divine here in the land and Thaksin's aura is yet another ball game. The authorities digging around in this mess are serving the country which is run - presently at least - by Thaksins daughter.

Knives out - the army is ready and the defense minister announced a possibility of him not excluding another military coup (the 20th since 1932). 

Lets see, will be an interesting summer 

[crazykopite]

OMG that’s going to be a lot of fat brown envelopes for Mr T

[crazykopite]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

There are actually 2 different cases;

The one is related to favours the Doctors received (money?). The other case is who initiated (donated) the favours (money?).

Also it is not clear if the Doctors were doing anything wrong? If they had been convinced Thaksin s health is as described in their diagnosis then it might be a wrong diagnosis but nothing else. 

So it's not as easy as it looks like.

Three doctors give the wrong diagnosis if correct then they deserve to be sacked 

[fondue zoo]

He's not going to take this lying down, like when he was in hospital..

[newbee2022]

12 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

Three doctors give the wrong diagnosis if correct then they deserve to be sacked 

Sacked for a wrong diagnosis? No. 

Only if it was intentionally wrong.

And that is the point: how to prove?

[Thumbs]

16 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Here they go again...blame the doctors...do not mention those that ordered this to happen!

That's how it always done, target those lowest on the totem pole and hope to get them to implicate others higher up the chain, problem with that is at the moment they are just at risk of losing medical license, by implicating others then it becomes a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and corruption offences which involve prison sentences if convicted, this also puts them at risk of snitches get stitches or (dissappeared)

[willip]

Nothing a few million baht can't fix .AGAIN. 

[connda]

17 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Just shoot the messenger don't worry about the money that's changed hands pathetic really

 

17 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Here they go again...blame the doctors...do not mention those that ordered this to happen!

 

12 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

And how about the others involved?? like the jail director, the hospital director, the lawyers, and the people behind the bribe of the doctors??

They need to throw someone under the bus.

[NemoH]

🤣🤣 first they mock the Justice system, mock the police, then now they mocking the whole medical profession… 🤣🤣 when will this stop…. 
 

[cynic1]

45 minutes ago, NemoH said:

🤣🤣 first they mock the Justice system, mock the police, then now they mocking the whole medical profession… 🤣🤣 when will this stop…. 
 

It will only stop when extreme corruption stops. Which in my mind is never as the whole system for decades has been corrupt and thus maybe in decades they may solve this problem but I'm not holding my breath.