Health
Trang Hospital Facilitates Landmark Organ Donation
A 46-year-old woman in Trang province has become the first donor in Southern Thailand to provide five organs, saving the lives of five patients.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand on September 10, 2026, medical staff at Trang Hospital successfully facilitated a significant organ donation from 46-year-old Suchada Sae-Lim. Following her passing, her family honored her wish to donate, resulting in the recovery of two kidneys, two eyes, and one heart valve.
This donation is notable as the first instance in Southern Thailand where a single donor has provided five organs to assist five different patients awaiting transplants. The medical team transported the organs from the hospital to Hat Yai Airport in Songkhla province for distribution to recipients.
For residents and visitors, this event highlights the ongoing development of organ procurement and transplant logistics within Thailand’s public health system. While this case marks a milestone for regional medical capabilities, it remains a private matter for the donor's family. No further details regarding the identities of the recipients or the specific medical facilities receiving the organs have been disclosed. This report is based on information provided by Khaosod Online Thailand and does not constitute medical advice or an assessment of national healthcare policy.
