Two medical teams from the University of Colorado support the disciplinary measures imposed by the Medical Council.
Chulalongkorn University Medical Graduates Back Medical Council's Disciplinary Action Against Doctors Over Thaksin's Controversial Treatment
The Medical Council of Thailand has faced widespread support from two groups of doctors who graduated from Chulalongkorn University (CU) after it decided to discipline three doctors involved in the contentious treatment of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital.
Doctors from CU's Class 24 and Class 26 have published statements on social media endorsing the Medical Council's decision following sharp criticism from Thaksin. The council's action came after Thaksin accused certain members of the Medical Council of bias and ethical failings.
The Medical Council resolved on May 8 to take disciplinary action against the three doctors who provided professional opinions that led to Thaksin's six-month stay in the premium ward of the Police General Hospital before his parole in February 2021. The council has decided that one doctor should receive a formal warning, while the medical licenses of the other two doctors would be suspended.
The power to veto the Medical Council's decision lies with the Minister of Public Health, who has yet to endorse or veto the resolution. If vetoed, the council must secure a two-thirds majority vote to override it, a challenge given the council's ex-officio members who are senior government officials.
In their statements, the Class 26 doctors emphasized the importance of justice and medical ethics, agreeing that the three doctors acted unjustly by allowing Thaksin's stay in the Police General Hospital without adequate medical justification. The Class 24 doctors offered moral support and defended the Medical Council as a vital professional organization that must remain free from political pressure.
Political analysts view Thaksin's attack on the Medical Council as an attempt to influence the Public Health Minister's decision, undermining the council's credibility. The Medical Council's disciplinary resolution is expected to be crucial evidence in an upcoming Supreme Court Criminal Division inquiry examining alleged failures by the Justice Ministry regarding Thaksin's prison sentence. The first inquisitorial session has been scheduled for June 13.
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- The International community is closely monitoring the ongoing political tensions in Thailand, particularly in light of the Chulalongkorn University Medical Graduates' support for the Medical Council's disciplinary action against doctors over Thaksin's controversial treatment.
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- In the realm of science, Bangkok Hospital Headquarters has joined forces with Tokushukai Medical Corporation from Japan, signing an MOU to advance international medical services and research.
- Meanwhile, the Thai-Cambodian army chiefs have agreed to resolve the Chong Bok dispute through the Joint Border Committee (JBC), providing a glimmer of hope for regional diplomacy.
- On a separate note, Thailand is poised to make history with its largest-ever Pride Parade in Bangkok, reflecting the nation's growing acceptance of medical-conditions and wider social movements advocating for health, equality, and general-news inclusion.
