Kru Sai seeks justice after husband's death from medical negligence

Thairath•Society•1d ago

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Influencer Kru Sai is seeking legal justice after her 30-year-old husband died of myocardial infarction following an alleged misdiagnosis by a physician in Ratchaburi.

•Benyaporn Phanphet (Kru Sai) claims a doctor failed to perform necessary tests despite her husband's chest pain symptoms.
•The husband died of myocardial infarction, with autopsy results showing two blocked coronary arteries.
•The Department of Health Service Support (HSS) is preparing criminal charges for negligence causing death.
•The hospital has suspended the involved physician from duty but has not disclosed the doctor's name.

Overview

•Benyaporn Phanphet, a teacher and influencer in Ratchaburi, reported that her 30-year-old husband died after a physician diagnosed him only by sight without blood tests or heart monitoring.
•The physician reportedly admitted to a misdiagnosis because the patient was young.
•On July 20, 2026, Benyaporn Phanphet stated the hospital apologized at the funeral and suspended the involved physician from duty.
•The Department of Health Service Support has dispatched officials to Ratchaburi to inspect the medical facility's standards.
•Thanakrit Jitt-aree-rat stated the case likely involves substandard treatment and a breach of medical ethics.
•Relatives of the deceased have filed a police report for negligence causing death under Section 291 of the Criminal Code.
•Associate Professor Dr. Weerasak Charaschaisee revealed the autopsy found two blocked coronary arteries leading to heart failure.
•Benyaporn Phanphet intends to pursue legal action after the funeral proceedings are completed.

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Key Quotes

Benyaporn Phanphet

"The person who passed away may no longer perceive it, but those left behind feel as if they are dead while still alive."

คนที่จากไปอาจไม่รับรู้แล้ว แต่คนที่เหลืออยู่เหมือนตายทั้งเป็น

Key Entities

Person

Benyaporn Phanphet(เบญญาภรณ์ พานเพชร)

A teacher and influencer from Ratchaburi known as Kru Sai whose husband died following medical treatment.

Thanakrit Jitt-aree-rat(ธนกฤต จิตรอารีย์รัตน์)

Director of the Complaint Center of the Kla Dharma Party.

Weerasak Charaschaisee(วีระศักดิ์ จรัสชัยศรี)

A forensic medicine expert from Srinakharinwirot University who revealed the autopsy results.

Organization

Department of Health Service Support(กรมสนับสนุนบริการสุขภาพ)

The government agency investigating the medical facility in Ratchaburi and preparing criminal charges against the physician.

Kla Dharma Party(พรรคกล้าธรรม)

The political party whose Complaint Center director is commenting on the case.

Medical Council of Thailand(แพทยสภา)ℹ️

The body responsible for considering ethical and professional penalties for the physician.

Srinakharinwirot University(มศว)ℹ️

The university affiliated with forensic expert Weerasak Charaschaisee.

Department of Corrections(กรมราชทัณฑ์)ℹ️

The agency mentioned by Thanakrit Jitt-aree-rat in warning negligent medical personnel.

Place

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the medical incident occurred and where Benyaporn Phanphet resides.

Law

Sanatorium Act(พ.ร.บ.สถานพยาบาล)

The law used by the Department of Health Service Support to inspect the medical facility.

Criminal Code Section 291(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 291)

The legal section under which the charge of negligence causing death was filed.