Health Minister Patthana is confident that patient data within the Ministry of Public Health remains secure and has not been leaked. However, he declined to issue a challenge and confirmed that cybersecurity systems are tested every 3 to 6 months, likening the situation to a 'cat-and-mouse' game that requires continuous upgrades.
On 5 August 2026, Patthana Prompawat, Minister of Public Health, addressed reports of personal data leaks involving high-profile political figures and senior civil servants, which had been published on social media, stating that he has not seen any leaks of his own data.
Regarding concerns about patient data leaks following breaches from the Department of Land Transport and the Department of Provincial Administration, Patthana said the Ministry of Public Health is continuously enhancing cybersecurity measures and conducts system tests every 3 to 6 months across all operational channels. He compared these incidents to a 'cat-and-mouse' game requiring constant system upgrades. While cyber risk is increasing and demands further improvements, he remains confident that no patient data has been leaked but did not challenge the potential cyber threats.