Physician sanctions may have an effect on the June examination
Political experts predict that the Medical Council of Thailand’s (MCT) choice to control three doctors who were involved in former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sit at the Police General Hospital ( PGH) will have a negative effect on an upcoming reading on the discussion.
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions opened an investigation into Thaksin’s confinement at the PGH earlier this year because it was concerned that the prison sentence might not have been properly enforced.
The MCT took action days later when it announced punitive measures against the three doctors: one received a formal warning, and the other two received suspended medical licenses for providing false health information and documents.
The disciplinary actions against the specialists will be forwarded to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, the MCT’s specific council president, for further discussion and last approval, according to MCT evil leader Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa.
The MCT’s choice does have legal repercussions for Thaksin, who is ordered by the court, along with all other parties involved, to submit information and evidence to the court for consideration, according to Olarn Thinbangtieo, a political science professor at Burapha University, who told the Bangkok Post monday.
June 13 is the day of the inquiry’s hearing.
However, Mr. Olarn said there is a chance that the investigation will take some time because Mr. Somsak, a senior Pheu Thai Party member, will try to drag his feet to allow Thaksin to prepare.
It will be interpreted as though Thaksin had not served his jail sentence and would have to do his time, he said if it is legally established that the former premier was not seriously ill and that the excuse of illness was used to avoid actual jail time.
According to Mr. Olarn, Thaksin could face additional penalties for contempt of court, while officials in the controversy will also face legal action.
The MCT’s decision will also have political repercussions for the ruling Pheu Thai Party, as senior party figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, spoke in media interviews about Thaksin’s critical illness.
The party’s credibility will be eroded if the party doesn’t provide witnesses to back up its claims. According to him, the Department of Corrections [ DoC] and the prosecution must explain what evidence led them to believe Thaksin was ill, or their credibility will be questioned.
The strained relationship between the ruling party and its coalition partners may get worse, he added, because Thaksin is facing legal pressure.
The National Anti Corruption Commission ( NACC ) no longer needs to request Thaksin’s medical records for use in its investigation against officials accused of giving him VIP treatment, according to Seriruamthai Party leader Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves.
The anti-graft agency is looking into DoC and PGH officials who are accused of allowing Thaksin to spend time in relative comfort at the PGH rather than prison.
According to Pol Gen Sereepisuth, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and some cabinet ministers who claimed Thaksin had a critical illness may face an ethics inquiry.
He also speculated about the potential for the House to dissolve soon as a result of this case.
Rangsiman Rome, a member of the People’s Party list, claimed on Facebook that the MCT’s decision was in line with the findings of the Human Rights Commission’s report.
It is clear that the government’s top priority is helping Thaksin and undermining the justice system under the leadership of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, he said.
Legal expert Paisal Puechmongkol claimed that Thaksin’s transfer document had been created prior to his medical examination, which could be used to support his claim about his “virtual” illnesses. He added that the doctors who were involved in Thaksin’s transfer and treatment may also face additional sanctions.
The findings of the MCT, according to Paiboon Nititawan, secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ), are significant pieces of the Supreme Court’s investigation, and those who are asked to provide clarifications to the court cannot lie.
Mr. Somsak stated that he has 15 days to consider the MCT’s decision, but he has not yet received it.
Ms. Paetongtarn on Friday declined to comment on this subject.