Authorities Investigate Nonthaburi Care Facility Following Distress Signals
Health officials inspected a care facility in Nonthaburi after patients were seen signaling for help from windows, revealing discrepancies in licensing and staffing.
On October 9, 2026, the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) conducted an inspection of the 'Baan Sermsuk' care facility located in Soi Rewadee, Nonthaburi. The intervention followed reports that the facility, which was licensed as an elderly care center, was housing over 81 psychiatric patients without the presence of doctors or specialized medical staff.
During the inspection, reporters and officials observed patients signaling for help from the upper floors of the building. One patient, who claimed to have been at the facility for one month, alleged that they had been shackled upon arrival and were not receiving medication provided by the center, relying instead on their own personal supply. Another patient was also observed calling out for assistance from a second-story window.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the importance of verifying the credentials and operational scope of care facilities in Thailand. The DHSS is currently investigating the facility for operating outside the scope of its permit. It remains to be confirmed whether the allegations of physical restraint and lack of professional care will be substantiated by the ongoing official investigation. The facility's future status and the welfare of the patients currently housed there are pending further updates from the authorities.
