Public Health Minister confirms patient data security

Thairath•Politics•8d ago

Reader Briefing

Public Health Minister Phatthana Phromphat asserts that patient data within the Ministry of Public Health remains secure despite leaks in other government departments.

•Minister Phatthana Phromphat stated on August 5, 2026, that patient data has not leaked.
•The Ministry of Public Health conducts cyber system tests every 3-6 months.
•The statement follows data leaks involving high-ranking officials from the Department of Land Transport and the Department of Provincial Administration.

Overview

•On August 5, 2026, Phatthana Phromphat, the Minister of Public Health, addressed concerns regarding data leaks.
•Data of high-ranking officials and political figures had been leaked and shared on social media.
•Leaks were previously reported from the Department of Land Transport and the Department of Provincial Administration.
•Phatthana Phromphat expressed confidence that patient data within the Ministry of Public Health has not leaked.
•The Ministry of Public Health tests its cyber systems every 3-6 months across all utilized channels.
•Phatthana Phromphat compared cyber security to a game of cat and mouse, stating that systems must be constantly upgraded as risks increase.
•Phatthana Phromphat stated that as far as he can see, his own data has not been leaked.

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Key Entities

Person

Phatthana Phromphat(พัฒนา พร้อมพัฒน์)

The Minister of Public Health.

Organization

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)

The ministry responsible for public health and patient data security.

Department of Land Transport(กรมการขนส่งทางบก)

A government department mentioned in relation to data leaks.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

A government department mentioned in relation to data leaks.