Listen to this articleDr Supat Hasuwannakit of the People's Party campaigns in Hat Yai district of Songkhla province on Jan 3. Dr Supat resigned from Saba Yoi Hospital in December to represent the People's Party in the Feb 8 general election in Hat Yai. He said there was a political motive behind the decision to dismiss him from the civil service less than two weeks before the general election. - Narrow decision -The subcommittee resolution on Jan 22 to dismiss him was passed by only one vote, 4-3. The manner of Dr Supat's dismissal has sparked debate on whether he can stand for election on Feb 8, as the constitution bans officials sacked from the civil service running for a seat in parliament.

Source: Bangkok Post January 26, 2026 14:20 UTC