Mother of Deceased Teen Questions Hospital Procedures Following Construction Incident
The mother of a 17-year-old patient who died from a neurological tumor is questioning hospital management after construction work occurred in her child's room despite a high fever.
On November 14, 2026, the mother of a 17-year-old patient known as 'Ton Khao' expressed concerns regarding hospital protocols at Pattaya Pattanakun Hospital. The teenager, who was suffering from a neurological tumor, passed away following a period of medical treatment. Controversy arose after it was revealed that construction workers were permitted to drill into the walls of the patient's room to install monitoring equipment while the child was experiencing a high fever. According to the hospital director, Dr. Wichai Thanasophon, the patient had been running a high fever since 6:00 AM on October 12, while the construction work took place between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The hospital maintains that the patient's subsequent decline was linked to the underlying pathology of the existing disease rather than the construction activity. The mother, Ms. Saowaluck, stated that she does not intend to pursue legal action against the hospital, noting that she does not wish for an autopsy to be performed as her child had already suffered enough. She expressed that her primary goal is for the incident to serve as a lesson for the facility. For residents and visitors, this case highlights the importance of clear communication regarding hospital environment management during patient care. The exact impact of the construction noise and dust on the patient's final condition remains a point of contention between the family and the medical staff.
