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Family questions 17-year-old's death after hospital room renovation

Family questions 17-year-old's death after hospital room renovation

MGR Online•Society•39m ago

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The family of a 17-year-old girl who died from a central nervous system tumor is calling for a hospital to investigate safety measures after renovation work was conducted in her ward.

  • •Natthida Uisakul, a 17-year-old student, died on November 11 after battling a nervous system tumor.
  • •The family is concerned that 4-5 workers performed drilling and renovation in the special room for several hours while Natthida Uisakul was receiving treatment.
  • •Natthida Uisakul had a tracheotomy and used a breathing apparatus, making her highly susceptible to infection.
  • •The family demands the hospital clarify its safety measures and the decision to allow renovation while high-risk patients were present.

Overview

  • •Natthida Uisakul was moved to a hospital in Bang Lamung District on October 6, 2026, and entered a special room on October 8.
  • •Natthida Uisakul suffered from a nervous system tumor affecting the spinal cord, resulting in numb and weak limbs.
  • •During mid-October, approximately 4-5 workers performed drilling and renovation in the room for several hours without wearing masks or protective gear.
  • •Hospital staff covered the head and face of Natthida Uisakul with a cloth and used clips to secure it to the headboard to prevent dust.
  • •Natthida Uisakul was transferred back to Rajavithi Hospital on October 20, 2026, and passed away on November 11.
  • •The death certificate lists the cause of death as a central nervous system tumor.
  • •Surajit Uisakul stated that the family wants answers regarding patient safety measures for those with tracheotomies and breathing apparatuses.
  • •The family is calling for hospital executives and relevant agencies to investigate the facts regarding the room renovation and infection control measures.

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Key Quotes

Saowalak Koedphum
"My daughter had a tracheotomy and was a patient at high risk of infection; I didn't even dare apply powder to her for fear of dust."
ลูกหนูเจาะคอ เป็นคนไข้ที่เสี่ยงติดเชื้อง่าย ขนาดแป้งหนูยังไม่กล้าทาให้ลูก เพราะกลัวฝุ่น
Surajit Uisakul
"One person's life is valuable; I want this to be a lesson and do not want it to happen to other families again."
ชีวิตคนหนึ่งคนมีค่า อยากให้เรื่องนี้เป็นอุทาหรณ์ และไม่อยากให้เกิดกับครอบครัวอื่นอีก

Key Entities

Person

Nong Ton Khao(น้องต้นข้าว)
A 17-year-old Grade 11 student who died from a central nervous system tumor.
Natthida Uisakul(น.ส.ณัฐธิดา อุยสกุล)
The 17-year-old patient and student of Sattahip Witthayakhom School who passed away on November 11.
Saowalak Koedphum(น.ส.เสาวลักษณ์ เกิดพุ่ม)
The 36-year-old mother of Natthida Uisakul.
Surajit Uisakul(นายสุรจิตต์ อุยสกุล)
The 40-year-old father of Natthida Uisakul.

Organization

Sattahip Witthayakhom School(โรงเรียนสัตหีบวิทยาคม)
The school attended by Natthida Uisakul.
Rajavithi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลราชวิถี)ℹ️
The hospital in Bangkok where Natthida Uisakul first received treatment and later passed away.

Place

Bang Lamung District(อ.บางละมุง)ℹ️
The location of the hospital where the renovation incident occurred.
Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️
The province where Bang Lamung District is located.