Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
National

Doctor accused of slapping nurse

Mae Lao district hospital in Chiang Rai province, where a doctor allegedly slapped a nurse twice on Saturday night. (Photo: Mae Lao Hospital Facebook account)

A doctor at Mae Lao district hospital in Chiang Rai province has been accused of assaulting a nurse, leading to other staff wearing black in protest.

Caretaker Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Tuesday ordered the accused doctor transferred to Chiang Rai Hospital and the setting up of a panel to consider punishment. He set a three-month deadline for the probe.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.