Medical Council to probe doctor for insulting patient

Khaosod•Society•5d ago

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The Medical Council of Thailand will investigate a doctor accused of insulting a patient for using the 30-baht healthcare scheme.

•A patient filed a complaint against a doctor for using derogatory language and belittling the quality of the 30-baht healthcare scheme.
•Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen, Secretary-General of the Medical Council, addressed the issue via Facebook on September 3, 2026.
•The Medical Council will proceed with an investigation based on facts and evidence within its legal authority.

Overview

•A patient complained that a doctor insulted and belittled the 30-baht healthcare scheme, claiming the medication provided was of very poor grade.
•On September 3, 2026, Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen posted a message on Facebook regarding the incident.
•Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen stated that communication, including tone and attitude, significantly affects patient trust and treatment cooperation.
•Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen asserted that all patients have equal human dignity regardless of the healthcare rights they use.
•Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen warned doctors that in the digital age, chats, calls, and posts can be used as evidence in investigations.
•The Medical Council will investigate the case according to facts and legal processes.
•If the investigation finds the doctor violated professional ethics or regulations, the Medical Council will proceed with relevant disciplinary steps.

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Key Quotes

Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen

"Communication is a part of treatment."

การสื่อสาร เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการรักษา

Key Entities

Organization

Medical Council(แพทยสภา)

The organization responsible for investigating the doctor's professional ethics and conducting legal proceedings.

Person

Air Chief Marshal Dr. Itthiporn Kanacharoen(พล.อ.อ.นพ. อิทธพร คณะเจริญ)

Secretary-General of the Medical Council.

Law

Medical Council Regulations on the Maintenance of Medical Professional Ethics 2022(ข้อบังคับแพทยสภาว่าด้วยการรักษาจริยธรรมแห่งวิชาชีพเวชกรรม พ.ศ. 2565)

The regulations governing the professional ethics of physicians.

Policy

30-baht Healthcare Scheme(สิทธิรักษาพยาบาล 30 บาท รักษาทุกโรค)

A state healthcare right that was belittled by the doctor in the complaint.