Hospital faces probe over photos
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THE private hospital that treated Pattaratida "Taengmo" Patchara-veerapong for a drug overdose should be made to explain how people could take photos and video clips of the actress while she was recuperating in the emergency room, deputy director-general
Dr Thares Karasnairaviwong said the actress, who allegedly overdosed on sleeping pills in an apparent suicide attempt, was safe, but the photos and video clip had gone viral. He said that releasing such material without the patient’s consent was a violation of the National Health Act 2007 and offenders could face up to six months in prison and/or a Bt10,000 fine. Violating the criminal code carried a punishment of up to six months in prison and/or a Bt1,000 fine.
Downloading photos and videos without her consent was also a violation of the Computer Act, he said. If the hospital was deemed to have conspired in the action, it could be sanctioned for violating professional ethics by revealing confidential information, he added.
