Bangkok,The Department of Corrections clarifies that it will act according to the doctor’s opinion in the case of “Thaksin” continuing his treatment at the police hospital after the expiration of 60 days.

The Department of Corrections received a report from the Bangkok Remand Prison that Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra has now completed 60 days of treatment at an outside hospital on October 21, 2023, which was the opinion of the police hospital doctor who performed the treatment. It is seen that there is still a need for treatment at the police hospital. As for the details of the illness It is in accordance with the principles of protecting patients’ rights and according to the ethics of doctors. which cannot disclose information to the public According to the National Health Act Concerning the disclosure of patient personal information, details in accordance with ministerial regulations. Sending prisoners for treatment outside of prisons 2020 states that

A medical stay of more than 30 days requires a letter requesting approval from the Director-General. together with the opinion of the treating doctor and other relevant evidence

A medical stay of more than 60 days requires a letter requesting approval from the Director-General. together with the opinion of the treating doctor and other relevant evidence and report to the Permanent Secretary and

A medical stay of more than 120 days requires a letter requesting approval from the Director-General. together with the opinion of the treating doctor and other relevant evidence and report to the Minister

Therefore, in the case of Mr. Thaksin who must be treated at an outside hospital for more than 60 days, the Director-General has now issued a letter of approval together with the opinion of the treating doctor and other relevant evidence Report to the Permanent Secretary in accordance with legal procedures.

By the Department of Corrections There are cumulative statistics of sending sick prisoners for medical treatment outside of prison for more than 30 days from 1 October 2022 – present, a total of 149 cases, divided into more than 30 days, 115 cases, more than 60 days, 30 cases, and more than 120 days, 4 cases. (Statistical data of the Medical Services Division) .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency