The long-anticipated decision by the Medical Council regarding the doctors who treated former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital (PGH) has been postponed. Originally pegged for a reveal on April 10, this decision has no new date set, causing a flurry of criticism and speculation about possible delays in the process. The uproar centers around whether there might be an intentional stalling tactic at play.
According to the Council’s official statement, the board disclosed that the probe committee eagerly received additional information from both the PGH and the Department of Corrections (DoC) on March 31 and April 1. With a surplus of paperwork now flooding the committee, more time is needed to meticulously review everything at hand, leading to the rescheduling of the findings which were initially expected to be submitted on a bright and promising Thursday.
Professor Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, helming the probe committee, shed light on the palpable concerns surrounding this unexpected delay. When questioned about whether this was a calculated stalling maneuver, Dr. Amorn stressed the due diligence required in such delicate matters. “Our initial documents were sufficient,” he explained with a soft-spoken assurance, “but these fresh records might help validate certain intricate details. A thorough examination is imperative, though naturally, this extends our timeline.”
In its thorough probe of the doctors’ ethical leanings during Thaksin’s stay, the inquiry committee has sternly requested that both PGH and DoC release exhaustive details on Thaksin’s drawn-out hospital stay. They’re adamant about obtaining comprehensive accounts of his admission, diagnostic journey, and treatment plans, alongside a list of key figures involved in his care.
As for Thaksin, after receiving an eight-year sentence for a trifecta of cases, a twist of royal clemency trimmed his time to a one-year furlough that he largely spent nestled in the comfort of a 14th-floor hospital ward. After half a year of medical care, he was officially paroled and discharged from PGH on February 18, marking the end of his judicial chapter on August 31.
Meanwhile, former senator Somchai Sawangkarn has unleashed a wave of speculation on the delay through a modern touchpoint—Facebook. He hopped online to spotlight a former Medical Council member’s suspicions that the tardy submission of documents was a clever ploy to wring out additional time. Somchai voiced caution, hinting that such speculation casts a long shadow over the medical field’s credibility.
“I cling to my faith in the Medical Council,” he posted with a slightly tremulous hand, “but these murmurs are nothing short of disquieting. Mishandling this affair could very well topple confidence in the Council, akin to the State Audit Office building’s dramatic collapse.”
With these developments swirling around, all eyes remain focused on the unfolding saga of oversight and ethics, and whether expedient justice will find its course amid the clamor.
I suspect this delay is just a way for the Medical Council to protect their own. Thaksin’s case has always been controversial!
I agree! It feels like this is all a big cover-up to save face. Why else would they need more time when they had enough info initially?
Or maybe they’re really just trying to be thorough. It could be as simple as wanting to get all the facts right.
The council needs to be meticulous. It’s better to wait for an accurate decision than rush and make errors.
Why did they wait so late to ask for new documents? This inefficiency is suspect.
Exactly, it’s baffling. And why did it take prominent figures on Facebook to highlight it?
Sometimes, I wonder if this kind of ‘inefficiency’ is just an excuse to distract the public from what’s really going on.
I find it reassuring that they’re getting more info. Too many cases are rushed!
But don’t you feel even a bit that they could be pressured by external influences here?
It’s possible, but I’ve seen rushed decisions end badly. Thoroughness can sometimes look like delay, but it’s necessary.
Ethics in medical practice should be non-negotiable. The delay undermines trust.
Complicating factors in high-profile cases mean we must prioritize accuracy over speed.
Kinda suspicious how Thaksin stayed in ‘medical care’ for so long. Sounds cushy for a convict.
When political figures get involved in health matters, everything gets murky.
These accusations do more harm than good. Stalling or not, I think we need to calm down and let the process take its course.
Easier said than done when previous incidents show us how dubious practices can get ‘verified’ by such probes.
True, past mistakes linger, but skepticism shouldn’t cloud every action. Constructive criticism is key.
Thaksin’s time at PGH should be carefully examined. Maybe the council will uncover truths no one expected.
The council definitely has a lot riding on this. Their credibility is on the line.
Why are there still surprises in Thaksin’s medical records? Shouldn’t these details have been clear from the start?
Will we ever get transparency in cases tied to influential figures? Doubt it.
We should keep pushing for transparency. Social media and public pressure works!
With the stakes so high, they have to get this right, even if it means a delay.
I smell political pressure. Choosing between healthcare integrity and politics, they’re playing a dangerous game.
If they set new rules after this, maybe it’ll prevent future cases from dragging out. Hope for reform?
I’m betting the truth about Thaksin’s long hospital stay might never fully come out. Too many interests collided.