Doctor denies bribes for disability card certification

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

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A doctor in Surin province has denied allegations of accepting money and silk cloths in exchange for certifying disability cards.

•Allegations surfaced on a Facebook page regarding non-transparent disability card certification processes in Surin.
•Dr. Mongkol Kiatkawinpong denied requesting any money or items for certifications.
•The Surin Provincial Public Health Office is ready to investigate the evidence.
•Claims include the use of bribes and the coaching of individuals to fake disabilities.

•A Facebook page published clips and audio alleging that a village headman requested money and silk cloths for disability card processing for health volunteers and medical personnel.
•The Facebook page claims some individuals who are not disabled sought benefits by faking disability symptoms and practicing their gait before examinations.
•On September 15, 2026, reporters questioned the Surin Provincial Public Health Office and Dr. Mongkol Kiatkawinpong.
•Dr. Mongkol Kiatkawinpong stated that the allegations of accepting 500 baht and silk cloths for certifications are not true.
•Dr. Mongkol Kiatkawinpong noted that he provides mobile certification services for over 3,000 individuals per year to assist those with travel difficulties.
•Dr. Yuthana Wannaphoklang stated that the Surin Provincial Public Health Office is ready to verify evidence and will take disciplinary action if medical personnel are found guilty.
•The owner of the Facebook page stated the information was published based on citizen complaints to encourage social scrutiny.

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Mongkol Kiatkawinpong(มงคล เกียรติกวินพงศ์)

A doctor responsible for examining and issuing disability certifications in Mueang Surin District.

Yuthana Wannaphoklang(ยุทธนา วรรณโพธิ์กลาง)

The Provincial Public Health Doctor of Surin.

Surin Provincial Public Health Office(สำนักงานสาธารณสุขจังหวัดสุรินทร์)

The health authority in Surin province responsible for investigating disability certification misconduct.

Mueang Surin District(อำเภอเมืองสุรินทร์)ℹ️

The area where the disability certification process in question took place.