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Police Surgeon General Resigns Amid '14th Floor' Case Controversy
Police General Commissioner Kittirat Phanphet has approved the resignation of Police Lieutenant General Dr. Taweesin Wechawitarn, the Surgeon General, following ethical findings by the Medical Council of Thailand.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, the Royal Thai Police has officially accepted the resignation of Police Lieutenant General Dr. Taweesin Wechawitarn, the Surgeon General (SAB 8). The resignation order, signed by Police General Commissioner Kittirat Phanphet on July 27, 2026, takes effect on August 1, 2026.
The departure follows an investigation by the Medical Council of Thailand regarding the controversial '14th floor' case, which concluded that Dr. Taweesin’s actions constituted an ethical violation. The official order cites the Police Act of 2022 and relevant regulations as the basis for granting his request to leave the service to pursue private professional practice.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this development highlights ongoing scrutiny within the national police force and the medical oversight bodies governing high-profile cases. While the resignation marks a significant administrative change within the police medical department, the broader implications for the '14th floor' case remain a subject of public interest. It is currently unconfirmed whether further legal or disciplinary actions will follow this resignation, or how this leadership change will impact the operations of the Police General Hospital. Observers continue to monitor official statements for updates on the investigation's next steps.
Translated from Thai.
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