Probe into Thaksin hospital stay ‘on track’

An ethics probe into doctors involved in the hospitalisation of then-inmate Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital is proceeding according to the expected timeline, says the Medical Council.

- APINYA WIPATAYOTIN

Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, Vice President of the Medical Council of Thailand, told a press conference yesterday that there was no attempt to delay the case.

Dr Prasit said a subcommittee is handling the case within expectations and is on track to conclude its work by May.

He said the investigation period was set at six months, with the possibility of a two-month extension if necessary. As of now, he said, there is no indication that the investigation period will be extended.