Former Public Health Official Signs Receipt of Order to Revoke Dismissal

Key summary

Dr. Suthep Hasuwanjit, former director of Jayan Hospital and former president of the Chomphob Maedthachonbop association, posted on October 24, 2026, that he signed a document acknowledging an order to revoke his dismissal from public service in the evening of October 22, 2026. The original dismissal was issued by Dr. Sakda Alaphanchi, deputy secretary-general of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), and was set to be suspended by Dr. Somruke Jue Saman, secretary-general of MoPH, following a decision by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Dr. Suthep stated he delivered the signed document via registered EMS to the Thai Post on October 24 at 11:00, noting that postal services were closed on the previous day due to King Bhumibol Adulyadej's birthday. He indicated that the Ministry of Public Health must now determine if there are legal grounds to issue a new order revoking the original dismissal. Dr. Suthep emphasized that the CSC decision is final and warned against the misuse of power, citing the 'blue regime' as an example of rapid decline when authority lacks legitimacy.