Published on August 26, 2005

Janista calls for Medical Council probe of unapproved procedure

Chat Thai spokeswoman Janista Liewchalermwong yesterday urged the Medical Council to order a probe into a doctor whose clinic reportedly gave penis-enlargement treatment to a minister.

Janista, an MP and member of the House consumer protection panel, said public attention had focused on the politician patient but his doctor’s use of a procedure not permitted here was more dubious.

Biotechnique surgery, which involves a liquid injection, has not yet been approved for human use and the doctor’s action may fall within the scope of public deceit. “I appeal to the council to evaluate the doctor’s professional standards for appropriateness, and the media should help delve into this case too,” she said.

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THAKSIN US VISIT: PM to attend UN, meet Bush

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will travel to the United States next month to attend the UN General Assembly and meet with US President George W Bush.

During the nine-day visit, starting on September 11, Thaksin will participate in discussions at the UN headquarters in New York.

He will meet Bush on September 19. The visit will just be a follow up on bilateral cooperative issues, Thaksin said.

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