Teenager Hospitalized After Electrical Accident in Chachoengsao
A 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after suffering an electric shock while helping his mother set up lighting at a market in Chachoengsao.
On October 20, 2026, emergency responders from Phutthasothon Hospital were dispatched to a market near a PTT gas station in Ban Mai, Chachoengsao, following reports of a severe electrical accident. Upon arrival, they found a 17-year-old male, identified as Chon, suffering from full-body numbness and an inability to move.
According to the victim, the incident occurred while he was assisting his mother in installing lighting for their stall. While attempting to screw a light bulb into a socket, he received an electric shock that caused him to fall backward. His head struck the wet, muddy ground, which had been saturated by recent rainfall. Chon remained conscious and responsive but was unable to move his limbs, particularly his right arm, following the fall.
For residents and visitors, this incident serves as a reminder of the significant risks associated with handling electrical equipment in damp or outdoor environments, especially during or after rainy weather. The combination of exposed wiring, wet surfaces, and standing water creates a high risk of electrocution. While the victim is receiving urgent medical care, the exact cause of the shock—whether it resulted from contact with the bulb socket or a faulty connection exacerbated by the wet ground—remains to be confirmed by further investigation.
