EC: Dr. Suphat Qualified as MP Candidate; Awaiting Health Ministry Info

Khaosod•Politics•249d ago

Reader Briefing

The Election Commission has stated that Dr. Suphat remains qualified as a Member of Parliament candidate pending clear disciplinary information from the Ministry of Public Health.

•The Election Commission (EC) has not yet determined if Dr. Suphat is disqualified as an MP candidate.
•Awaiting clear disciplinary information from the Ministry of Public Health regarding Dr. Suphat's case.
•The EC Songkhla office has requested but not yet received the necessary data from the Ministry.
•The EC maintains Dr. Suphat is currently qualified as an MP candidate for Songkhla Constituency 2.

Overview

•The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that Dr. Suphat still meets the qualifications for an MP candidate.
•This status is maintained because the EC has not yet received clear information from the Ministry of Public Health regarding any disciplinary actions against Dr. Suphat.
•On January 30, 2026, EC President Narong Klanvalin provided comments on the qualifications of Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit.
•Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit is currently considered qualified as an MP candidate for Songkhla Constituency 2.
•The EC Songkhla office has requested information from the Ministry of Public Health.
•The EC Songkhla has not yet received the information from the Ministry of Public Health concerning the nature of disciplinary proceedings against Dr. Suphat.
•The case involves Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit, a former director of Sabayoi Hospital.
•EC President Narong Klanvalin stated that the fact the Minister of Public Health signed the order to dismiss Dr. Suphat, who is also an MP candidate, does not create an unfair advantage or disadvantage in the election.

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Key Quotes

Narong Klanvalin

"Currently, considered that Dr. Suphat still has qualifications as an MP candidate for Songkhla Constituency 2."

ขณะนี้ยังถือว่า นพ.สุภัทร ยังมีคุณสมบัติเป็นผู้สมัคร สส.สงขลา เขต 2 อยู่

Key Entities

Organization

Election Commission of Thailand (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The electoral body responsible for overseeing elections in Thailand, currently assessing the qualifications of MP candidates.

Ministry of Public Health(สธ.)ℹ️

The government ministry from which the Election Commission is seeking disciplinary information concerning Dr. Suphat.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party for which Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit is running as a Member of Parliament candidate.

Person

Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit(หมอสุภัทร)

An MP candidate for Songkhla Constituency 2 and former director of Sabayoi Hospital, whose electoral qualifications are currently under review by the EC.

Narong Klanvalin(นายณรงค์ กลั่นวารินทร์)

The President of the Election Commission of Thailand (EC) who commented on the qualification of Dr. Suphat.

Place

Sabayoi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสะบ้าย้อย)

The hospital where Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit previously served as director.

Songkhla Constituency 2(สงขลา เขต 2)

The electoral district in Songkhla for which Dr. Suphat Hasuwannakit is a Member of Parliament candidate.