When a white coat meets the public spotlightIn recent weeks, Thai social media has been animated by a striking image: a physician standing before the headquarters of the Medical Council, announcing her intention to relinquish her medical licence in protest at an impending disciplinary disclosure. A medical licence is not merely a permit to practice. When disciplinary processes intersect with this new media landscape, disputes that once remained within professional circles become public spectacles. The recent public drama should therefore be viewed not merely as an individual act, but as a symptom of systemic strain. Public trust in medicine is a national asset.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2026 23:58 UTC