Clinic staff face penalties for circumcision error

An inquiry into a mistake at a Samut Prakan clinic, which saw a young boy circumcised - instead of being treated for an abscess in his mouth,

 has determined that people responsible could face up to two years jail and/or a fine of up to Bt40,000, the Public Health Ministry said yesterday.

Dr Somyos Deerasamee, head of the Department of Medical Service, said the team looking into the matter, found that miscommunication had resulted in the boy, aged 12, being mistreated at the Phra Pradaeng clinic.

A fact-finding....