11-Year-Old Incident Victim Can't Speak; Needs Mom/Grandma for Communication

Khaosod•Society•22d ago

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An 11-year-old boy involved in a car accident with monks is being cared for by the Mukdahan Child Care Center, with his ability to communicate the incident pending medical evaluation and requiring intermediaries.

•An 11-year-old boy, the driver in an accident involving monks, is receiving care at the Mukdahan Child Care Center.
•The boy is currently hospitalized in Ubon Ratchathani and unable to communicate the incident directly.
•A multidisciplinary team will assess the child's physical and mental readiness before legal proceedings begin.
•Communication about the event is currently managed through the boy's mother and grandmother.

Overview

•On July 6, 2026, Mr. Anuwat Boonphan, head of the Mukdahan Child and Family Home, provided an update on the welfare protection of an 11-year-old boy.
•The 11-year-old boy is currently receiving treatment at Phra Sri Maha Pho Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani province.
•The child will be transferred to the Mukdahan Child and Family Home for welfare protection processes.
•A multidisciplinary team will convene to determine welfare, rehabilitation, and legal justice procedures suitable for the child.
•Previously, the child spent approximately 2 hours at the Mukdahan Child and Family Home but was unable to communicate or provide facts about the incident.
•The child's inability to communicate and consistent movement required communication through his mother and grandmother.
•Following medical treatment and assessment, the multidisciplinary team will evaluate the child's physical and mental readiness for legal investigation.
•Police investigators continue to gather evidence for legal proceedings, considering the rights of victims, the child, and fairness to all parties.

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Key Entities

Person

Anuwat Boonphan(นายอนุวัฒน์ บุญพันธ์)

Head of the Mukdahan Child and Family Home, who provided an update on the welfare of an 11-year-old boy involved in an accident.

Organization

Mukdahan Child and Family Home(บ้านพักเด็กและครอบครัวจังหวัดมุกดาหาร)

An organization providing welfare protection and care for children and families, specifically housing an 11-year-old boy involved in an accident.

Place

Phra Sri Maha Pho Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani Province(โรงพยาบาลพระศรีมหาโพธิ จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)

A hospital where the 11-year-old boy involved in the accident is currently receiving medical treatment.