Hospital Investigates Death of Patient Following Maintenance Work
A hospital in Bang Lamung is under scrutiny after a 17-year-old patient died following construction work performed in their room.
The director of a hospital in the Bang Lamung district of Chonburi has addressed public concerns regarding the death of a 17-year-old student, known as 'Nong Tonkhao,' who passed away after maintenance work was conducted in their semi-critical care room. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the hospital director acknowledged that construction or repair work should not be performed while patients are present in the room, or that patients should be relocated beforehand. The work was carried out by external contractors and lasted for a short duration. The family of the deceased expressed frustration, noting that the patient's condition deteriorated following the maintenance activity. They explained that they did not file an immediate complaint because their primary focus was on the patient's medical treatment at the time. The hospital has since opened a direct channel for complaints to address the family's concerns. For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the importance of hospital safety protocols and patient environment standards. It remains to be confirmed whether the maintenance work directly contributed to the patient's decline or if other medical factors were involved. The hospital is currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
