Surin probes bribery clip for disability card issuance

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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Authorities in Surin are investigating a video clip alleging that 500 baht and one piece of silk cloth were demanded in exchange for processing disability cards.

•The Surin Provincial Public Health Office and the Mueang Surin District Officer are investigating allegations of bribery for disability cards.
•A video clip features a village headman discussing the collection of 500 baht and one piece of silk cloth.
•Investigations are targeting Village Health Volunteers (VHV) and medical personnel mentioned in the clip.
•The incident was discussed in a meeting at Surin Hospital on September 15, 2026.

Overview

•A video clip emerged showing a village headman discussing a fee of 500 baht and one piece of silk cloth for processing disability cards.
•On September 15, 2026, a meeting was held at Surin Hospital to discuss the issue with the media.
•Dr. Yuttana Wannapho-klang, the Surin Provincial Public Health Officer, ordered a detailed investigation of Village Health Volunteers and medical personnel.
•Dr. Chawamai Suebnukarn, Director of Surin Hospital, stated that if hospital personnel are found involved in corruption, they will be dealt with according to regulations.
•The Mueang Surin District Officer established a committee to investigate the village headman appearing in the clip.
•Relevant agencies are currently verifying facts from all parties and have not yet concluded if any wrongdoing occurred.
•The Surin Provincial Public Health Office and Mueang Surin District Officer stated that strict legal or disciplinary action will be taken if guilt is proven.

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Key Entities

Organization

Surin Provincial Public Health Office(สสจ.สุรินทร์)

The provincial health authority in Surin investigating bribery allegations.

Surin Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสุรินทร์)ℹ️

The medical facility in Mueang District, Surin, where a meeting regarding the bribery clip was held.

Village Health Volunteers(อาสาสมัครสาธารณสุขประจำหมู่บ้าน)

Community health volunteers being investigated for potential involvement in the bribery allegations.

Person

Mueang Surin District Officer(นายอำเภอเมืองสุรินทร์)

The administrative head of Mueang Surin District who established a committee to investigate a village headman.

Dr. Yuttana Wannapho-klang(นพ.ยุทธนา วรรณโพธิ์กลาง)

The Surin Provincial Public Health Officer responsible for investigating medical personnel and volunteers.

Dr. Chawamai Suebnukarn(นพ.ชวมัย สืบนุการณ์)

The Director of Surin Hospital who is checking for internal staff involvement in the bribery case.

Place

Surin(สุรินทร์)

The province where the alleged bribery and subsequent investigations are taking place.

Mueang District(อ.เมือง)

The district in Surin province where the incidents occurred.