Off-Duty Doctors Save Runner’s Life in Nakhon Pathom
Two physicians from Nakhon Pathom Hospital successfully resuscitated a man who collapsed while exercising at a local park.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, a medical emergency occurred on the evening of October 21, 2026, at the Nakhon Pathom Waterworks park. A man, estimated to be between 45 and 50 years old, suddenly lost consciousness while jogging on the track.
Two off-duty doctors from Nakhon Pathom Hospital, Dr. Punyanithi Bupphawong and Dr. Athip Yangyudee, were exercising in the same area and witnessed the collapse. They immediately initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilized an automated external defibrillator (AED) installed at the park. Their prompt intervention successfully restored the patient's heartbeat before the 1669 emergency medical team arrived to transport him to the hospital for further cardiac care.
Reports indicate that the patient is currently in stable condition following the procedure. This incident highlights the critical importance of public access to AEDs in recreational areas and the value of bystander preparedness in emergency situations. For residents and visitors, this serves as a reminder of the life-saving potential of basic life support training. While the patient’s recovery is ongoing, the event underscores the effectiveness of the local emergency response network. Further details regarding the patient's long-term prognosis have not been released.
