Health Ministry wants the book thrown at hospital brawlersBy THE NATIONFile photoTHE PUBLIC Health Ministry has clearly run out of patience and wants a zero-tolerance approach to unruly invaders raiding its hospitals and causing violence. This year, as many as 11 physical attacks have erupted at state hospitals in various provinces. Statistics show 51 violent incidents occurred at state hospitals under the Public Health Ministry’s supervision between 2012 and 2019. Violent incidents at state hospitals injured another 56 victims, 13 of whom were public-health officials. The number of violent incidents at state hospitals quickly ramped up from four in 2016, to 10 in 2017, and 17 in 2018.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 28, 2019 20:48 UTC