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19-Year-Old's Organs Save 6 Lives After Fatal Accident

19-Year-Old's Organs Save 6 Lives After Fatal Accident

Thairath•Society•1h ago

Reader Briefing

A 19-year-old's death has led to the donation of their organs, saving the lives of six individuals.

  • •A 19-year-old named Wiwat Phuakyu died after a motorcycle accident.
  • •His family decided to donate his organs, including his heart valve, liver, kidneys, and eyes.
  • •These organs will be used to save the lives of six patients awaiting transplantation.
  • •The donation was facilitated by the Thai Red Cross Society and Phetchabun Hospital.

Overview

  • •On May 31, 2026, Dr. Sirichai Sorthamtamrong presented a certificate of honor and a wreath to the family of Wiwat Phuakyu.
  • •On May 29, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, Wiwat Phuakyu was involved in a motorcycle accident.
  • •Wiwat Phuakyu was riding his motorcycle to obtain a medical certificate for a new job.
  • •The accident occurred when his motorcycle collided with a tractor on his way home.
  • •Wiwat Phuakyu was taken to Chon Daen Hospital and subsequently transferred to Phetchabun Hospital due to his critical condition.
  • •At Phetchabun Hospital, Wiwat Phuakyu was declared brain dead, signifying his passing.
  • •The family, represented by his grandmother and mother, decided to donate his organs to the Thai Red Cross Society.
  • •The donated organs, including the heart valve, liver, two kidneys, and two eyes, will help save the lives of six patients.

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Key Quotes

Nang Prathum Wongkhamchan (Grandmother)
"I decided to gladly donate all of my grandson's organs that could help others, considering it a great final merit, better than cremating them uselessly."
ตนจึงตัดสินใจยินดีที่จะบริจาคอวัยวะทุกส่วนของหลานที่จะสามารถนำไปช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น เพราะถือว่าเป็นการทำบุญใหญ่ครั้งสุดท้าย ดีกว่าเผาทิ้งไปโดยเปล่าประโยชน์
Nang Chutikan Wongkhamchan (Mother)
"I myself had expressed my wish to donate my body to the hospital many years ago, because if I die, it's useless to cremate it, better to donate it for the benefit of others."
ตนเองก็ได้แจ้งความประสงค์บริจาคร่างกายให้แก่โรงพยาบาลไว้หลายปีแล้ว เพราะหากเสียชีวิตก็เผาทิ้งไปโดยเปล่าประโยชน์ สู้นำไปบริจาคเพื่อเป็นประโยชน์แก่คนอื่นจะดีกว่า
Dr. Sirichai Sorthamtamrong (Deputy Director of Phetchabun Hospital)
"The organs donated this time include the heart valve, liver, 2 kidneys, 2 eyes, which can save the lives of 6 patients awaiting organ transplantation. This is considered a very great merit."
อวัยวะที่บริจาคในครั้งนี้ประกอบด้วย ลิ้นหัวใจ ตับ ไต 2 ข้าง ดวงตา 2 ข้าง ซึ่งสามารถนำไปช่วยเหลือชีวิตผู้ป่วยที่กำลังรอการปลูกถ่ายอวัยวะได้ถึง 6 ชีวิต ถือว่าเป็นบุญกุศลที่ยิ่งใหญ่เป็นอย่างมาก.

Key Entities

Person

19-Year-Old Young Man(หนุ่มวัย 19)
The deceased individual in the news article whose organs were donated.
Wiwat Phuakyu(นายวิวัฒน์ ผูกอยู่)
The 19-year-old who died in an accident and whose organs were donated.
Nang Prathum Wongkhamchan(นางประทุม วงค์คำจันทร์)
The grandmother of the deceased who made the decision to donate organs.
Nang Chutikan Wongkhamchan(นางชุติกาญจน์ วงค์คำจันทร์)
The mother of the deceased who supported the decision to donate organs.
Dr. Sirichai Sorthamtamrong(นายแพทย์ศิริชัย สรธัชธำรง)
The Deputy Director of Phetchabun Hospital who presented the certificate of honor.

Organization

Phetchabun Hospital(โรงพยาบาลเพชรบูรณ์)
The hospital where the deceased was treated and where the organ donation was coordinated.
Thai Red Cross Eye Center(ศูนย์ดวงตาสภากาชาดไทย)
An organization involved in receiving and distributing donated eyes.
Thai Red Cross Organ Donation Center(ศูนย์บริจาคอวัยวะ สภากาชาดไทย)
The organization coordinating the donation and transplantation of organs.
Phetchabun Provincial Red Cross(กาชาดจังหวัดเพชรบูรณ์)
The local chapter of the Red Cross in Phetchabun that participated in the ceremony.
Chon Daen Hospital(โรงพยาบาลชนแดน)
The hospital where the deceased was initially taken after the accident.