Grade 4 student collapses at school, family seeks safety standards

Khaosod•Society•14h ago

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A Grade 4 student suffered severe brain damage after collapsing at school and experiencing prolonged oxygen deprivation.

•On July 8, 2026, a Grade 4 student reported illness to a teacher during morning assembly.
•The student was found unconscious and unresponsive in the school infirmary by the mother.
•Doctors at Siriraj Hospital reported the student's heart stopped for nearly 10 minutes, causing severe brain damage.
•The mother is calling for Thai schools to review emergency care standards for sick children.

•On July 8, 2026, at approximately 08:00, a Grade 4 student informed a teacher of neck, stomach, and headache pain.
•The school notified the mother to pick up the student, and the mother arrived at the school approximately 20 minutes later.
•Upon arrival at the school infirmary, the mother found the Grade 4 student unconscious, cyanotic, and unresponsive.
•The Grade 4 student was taken to a hospital opposite the school and subsequently transferred to Siriraj Hospital.
•Doctors at Siriraj Hospital stated the Grade 4 student suffered prolonged oxygen deprivation and heart failure for nearly 10 minutes, resulting in severe brain damage.
•The Grade 4 student remains in the ICU, and doctors have advised the family to prepare for the worst.
•Medical teams requested CCTV footage from the school to assess the student's condition prior to the collapse, but the family feels cooperation has been lacking.
•The mother urged all schools in Thailand to review emergency care standards to ensure sick children are closely monitored.

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The mother of the student

"The child just told the teacher that he was not feeling well."

ลูกแค่บอกครูว่าไม่สบาย

Siriraj Hospital(โรงพยาบาลศิริราช)ℹ️

The hospital where the Grade 4 student was transferred and treated for severe brain damage.

La’Litphat Prawong

The source of the post regarding the Grade 4 student's incident.