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Doctors’ union irked at lack of solutions to problems

People wait for medical services at Khon Kaen Hospital in Khon Kaen province on Tuesday. (Photo: Chakkrapan Natanri)

The Thai Frontline Physician Confederation (TFPC) voiced disappointment on Wednesday at the Public Health Ministry’s response to demands that it tackle problems faced by medical professionals including doctors.

The union said while the ministry acknowledged problems ranging from excessive workloads to personnel shortages and underpaid staff, it stopped short of saying how it would address the issues.

The union said it had tried to bring the problems to the attention of ministry executives, only to be told they were not in a position to offer higher pay or positions to doctors.

It hoped the new public health…

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