Family questions daughter's death after Chonburi hospital renovation

Khaosod•Society•39m ago

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The family of a 17-year-old girl who died from a central nervous system tumor is questioning safety measures at a Chonburi hospital where room renovations occurred during her treatment.

•Nong Tonkhao, a 17-year-old student, died on November 11, 2026.
•The family is concerned about dust and safety after workers performed drilling and renovations in the patient's room for several hours.
•The patient's condition deteriorated after the room renovation, involving a urinary tract infection and complications with cerebrospinal fluid.
•The death certificate lists the cause of death as a central nervous system tumor.

Overview

•Nong Tonkhao was admitted to a hospital in Chonburi on October 6, 2026, and moved into a special room on October 8, 2026.
•Nong Tonkhao suffered from a nervous system tumor affecting the spinal cord, requiring a tracheotomy for breathing and posing a high risk of infection.
•In mid-October, 4-5 workers used drilling equipment in the room for several hours while Nong Tonkhao remained on the bed.
•Saowalak stated that workers did not wear masks, gloves, or special protective gear, and nurses covered Nong Tonkhao's head with a cloth to prevent dust.
•The family observed Nong Tonkhao's health decline after the renovation, leading to a transfer back to Rajavithi Hospital on October 20, 2026.
•The death certificate attributes the death to a central nervous system tumor, with no medical conclusion yet linking the renovation to the death.
•The family of Nong Tonkhao is requesting hospital executives and relevant agencies to investigate the safety measures and the decision to allow renovations during patient occupancy.

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Key Quotes

Saowalak

"If it really had to be done, why not move the patient to a safe area first?"

ถ้าจะทำจริง ๆ ทำไมไม่ย้ายคนไข้ไปอยู่ในจุดที่ปลอดภัยก่อน

Surajit

"One person's life is valuable; I want this to be a lesson and do not want it to happen to other families."

ชีวิตคนหนึ่งคนมีค่า อยากให้เรื่องนี้เป็นอุทาหรณ์ และไม่อยากให้เกิดกับครอบครัวอื่นอีก

Key Entities

Person

Nong Tonkhao(น้องต้นข้าว)

A 17-year-old Grade 11 student who died from a central nervous system tumor.

Saowalak(เสาวลักษณ์)

The 36-year-old mother of Nong Tonkhao.

Surajit(สุรจิตต์)

The 40-year-old father of Nong Tonkhao.

Organization

Rajavithi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลราชวิถี)ℹ️

A hospital in Bangkok where Nong Tonkhao received initial treatment and later passed away.

Place

Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️

The location of the hospital where the disputed room renovations took place.