Uttaradit Man Saves Four Lives Through Organ Donation Following Fatal Accident
A 41-year-old man from Uttaradit has saved four lives by donating his organs after suffering fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident in Phetchabun.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, 41-year-old Sittisak Phummek, a resident of Uttaradit, passed away following a motorcycle accident in Phetchabun province. On October 25, 2026, Mr. Sittisak was traveling to a local market when his motorcycle skidded on a rain-slicked road, causing him to fall and sustain severe injuries. He was initially transported to Khao Kho Hospital before being transferred to Phetchabun Hospital due to critical brain hemorrhaging. Despite medical intervention, he was declared brain dead.
In a final act of generosity, Mr. Sittisak’s family consented to organ donation. His corneas, kidneys, and heart valve were successfully harvested, providing life-saving transplants for four other patients. On October 27, 2026, officials from Phetchabun Hospital, including Deputy Medical Director Dr. Sirichai Sorathatchamrong, presented a certificate of honor and a wreath from the Thai Red Cross to the family as a tribute to his altruism.
For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a somber reminder of the risks associated with driving on Thai roads during the rainy season, where sudden downpours can make surfaces extremely hazardous. While the organ donation process was successfully completed, the specific identities of the four recipients remain confidential under medical privacy regulations. This story highlights the ongoing importance of the Thai Red Cross organ donation program in saving lives across the country.
