[Opinion] Somsak Wades Into Thaksin Doctor Saga
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Somsak wades into Thaksin doctor saga
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has submitted his opinions to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT), indicating he partially disagrees with its decision involving three doctors connected to former premier Thaksin Shinwatra's out-of-prison medical treatment, according to his aide.
"Dr. Warong" sees "Somsak" vetoing the order to punish 3 doctors as not unethical. This kind of opinion is called confusing. He said, "Don't think that you have the power to do whatever you want. Encourage doctors to maintain the standards and ethics of the medical profession."
Health Minister Somsak Blocks Punishment of Doctors in Thaksin Hospital Case
File photo for reference only Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has vetoed the Medical Council of Thailand's disciplinary actions against three doctors involved in former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation decision. This move came as no surprise, given the political and public interest surrounding the case. Somsak's intervention follows a committee's review of the council's decision. The Public Health Minister, sup…
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