Thai public healthcare system reeling with large number of resignations


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The rising trend of newly graduated doctors quitting, particularly due to excessive workload, has become a top concern in the Thai healthcare system.

The case of Dr Puimek Naphasorn, which gained a lot of attention on social media, highlights the challenges faced by doctors in state hospitals.

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