Concern that shift is politically motived
The transfer of government critic Dr Supat Hasuwannakit to a southern border town has sparked controversy, with some alleging it is being done due to his outspoken role with the Rural Doctor Society.
A source said an order for Dr Supat’s transfer was signed by the Ministry of Public Health’s inspector-general Sawat Apiwachaneewong and took effect on Wednesday.
While the transfer is official, Dr Supat said on his Facebook page on Friday that he had not received a transfer letter as of that time.
Dr Supat, who is also the director of Chana Hospital, is being transferred to Saba Yoi Hospital in Songkhla’s most southern…
