Thai doctor 'whose buttock implant surgery caused death of British girl' is back at work

Medic is accused of 'recklessly causing death' of Joy Williams last month She died after injury to her tailbone during 'botched' operation by medic Dr Sompob Sansiri was arrested and his clinic was closed for 60 days But he offers MailOnline breast implants and promises to collect us from hotel Receptionist wrongly claims his clinic is simply 'closed for refurbishments' Thai health department says Dr Sansiri may not even be licensed for surgery Campaigners say Thai regulations should be tighter to protect women

By Simon Parry And Hazel Parry In Bangkok, Thailand, For Mailonline

Published: 05:36 EST, 26 November 2014 | Updated: 09:27 EST, 26 November 2014

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A doctor accused of causing the death of a young British woman he performed cosmetic surgery on in Thailand is back at work and offering treatment to overseas patients just weeks after being arrested over the tragedy, MailOnline can reveal.

Dr Sompob Sansiri is on bail and faces up to 10 years in jail after being charged with recklessly causing the death of 24-year-old Joy Williams who flew to Bangkok to have buttock implants and died during an operation to remove them when they became infected.

Health officials ordered Dr Sansiri to shut down his SP Clinic for 60 days to safeguard patients while they investigate the October 23 incident and while the police case against him is prepared. He denies any wrongdoing.

Despite the criminal proceedings and the investigation, however, Dr Sansiri, 51, is continuing to practice and is offering to treat patients at a nearby clinic, where staff say he has use of an operating theatre and consulting room.

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