Report Supreme Court to Review Thaksin's Hospital Transfer Drama

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World

 

The Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) is gearing up to hand over the findings from its probe into Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial hospital transfer directly to the Supreme Court. The investigation targeted three doctors allegedly entangled in Thaksin's high-profile move from prison to hospital care, prompting disciplinary measures against them.

 

Back on May 8, the MCT Board convened and decided to impose disciplinary actions on three medics tied to the Medical Correctional Institution and Police General Hospital. It seems the professional lines were blurred, as these doctors face the spotlight for potentially breaching ethical norms.

 

One doctor managed to evade allegations, but the remaining trio fell afoul of ethical conduct and await disciplinary repercussions.

 

Srisuwan Janya—who helms the "Love Nation, Love the Land" group,  propelled the probe forward by lodging formal complaints. An eye-watering resolution, along with the probe's outcome, is set to land on each doctor's desk soon, giving them the full picture of MCT's verdict.

 

However, this isn't an immediate dismissal; their licences face suspension, but there's an ample grace period for patient care transition and appeals.

 

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions eagerly awaits these resolutions. Their ongoing inquiry into the nitty-gritty of Thaksin's one-year jail sentence execution seeks clarity on how and why the hospital stint came about.

 

An official nod from the court to scrutinise these documents crossed the MCT's threshold last Thursday.

 

Furthermore, a separate Supreme Court order requests inspecting the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) conclusions about Thaksin's medical treatment.

 

The NHRC's prior inquiry flagged alarm bells about special treatment bestowed upon Thaksin, which starkly contrasts with the norm for fellow inmates.

 

The hefty 181-day hospital stay raises eyebrows, questioning the legitimacy of such prolonged medical intervention.

 

As it stands, the Supreme Court delves deeper, examining all facets of Thaksin's contentious transfer amid calls for transparency in the treatment of influential figures.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-21

 

 

[Pouatchee]

33 minutes ago, webfact said:

The NHRC's prior inquiry flagged alarm bells about special treatment bestowed upon Thaksin, which starkly contrasts with the norm for fellow inmates.

 

Nahhh... he really was sick. Haven't you seen the neck brace?  nod nod wink wink

[Artisi]

And the wheel chair and sling, praise Buddha that he survived the near death experience. 

[ozz1]

We all know in Thailand there is one rule for the rich and another for everyone else unfortunately

[WHansen]

A merry-go-round situation

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The hefty 181-day hospital stay raises eyebrows, questioning the legitimacy of such prolonged medical intervention.

Connections...

[kingstonkid]

There suspension will be based on the amount of dirt and who they have dirt on.  If they give them the PM or high ups their suspension will be lighter

[dinsdale]

Seeing what's happening politically I'm not sure about his protection from above still being there.