Family Seeks Answers After Patient Death During Hospital Renovations in Chonburi
A family is demanding an explanation from a Chonburi hospital after their 17-year-old daughter died while undergoing treatment in a room where construction work was being performed.
A grieving family is calling for transparency from a hospital in Chonburi following the death of their 17-year-old daughter, known as 'Ton Khao,' on November 11, 2026. The teenager, who had been receiving treatment for a spinal nerve tumor, passed away while admitted to a special ward at the facility. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the patient's mother, Ms. Saowaluck, expressed deep concern regarding the hospital's safety protocols after construction workers entered the patient room to perform drilling and renovation work for several hours while her daughter was still receiving care. The patient had been transferred to the Chonburi facility on October 6, 2026, and was placed in a special ward with multiple beds. The family is now questioning the hospital's infection control and safety standards, as they believed the environment would be strictly regulated. For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the importance of monitoring hospital environments and questioning facility management regarding ongoing maintenance activities near patient areas. As of now, the hospital has not provided a formal statement regarding the specific safety measures in place during the renovation or the potential impact of the construction on the patient's condition. The family continues to seek clarification on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
