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Published on March 29, 2008

The petition was lodged with Senate Speaker Prasopsuk Boondet. It cited four reasons as grounds for impeachment.

First, Chaiya is accused of placing an unnecessary burden on the health budget by reviewing the compulsory licensing of four cancer drugs.

Second, he has violated constitutional provisions in trying to reverse the compulsory licensing and acted contrary to government policies on equal access to healthcare.

Third, he reassigned senior health officials without any justification.

Fourth, he has failed to safeguard the interests of consumers and patients.

An impeachment trial is expected after the completion of the 180-day signature campaign to solicit the support of 20,000 voters to remove Chaiya.

The Nation