Pattaya Patamakun Hospital clarifies timeline of patient death

MGR Online•Society•54m ago

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Pattaya Patamakun Hospital officials clarified the medical timeline of a 17-year-old patient following family concerns regarding wall drilling during her treatment.

•Nattida Uisakul, a 17-year-old student, passed away on November 11, 2026.
•Family members questioned if wall drilling for a central monitor system caused the patient's condition to deteriorate.
•Hospital officials stated the patient already had a high fever on October 12 before the drilling occurred.
•Director Wichai Thanasophon admitted the imagery of the work was inappropriate and promised to improve risk assessment measures.

Overview

•Nattida Uisakul was admitted to Pattaya Patamakun Hospital on August 28, 2026, with neck pain and rapid limb weakness.
•Nattida Uisakul was transferred to Rajavithi Hospital on September 1 and returned to Pattaya Patamakun Hospital on October 6.
•On October 12, Nattida Uisakul was found to have a high fever starting at 06:00, prior to technicians drilling walls between 09:00 and 10:00.
•Nattida Uisakul suffered from hydrocephalus on October 20, underwent surgery, and was sent back to Rajavithi Hospital before dying on November 11, 2026.
•Dr. Thanakorn Chaturasuwan stated that the wall drilling involved small areas with vacuum cleaners and likely did not produce significant dust.
•Director Wichai Thanasophon acknowledged that the work images reflected insufficient caution and were inappropriate.
•Pattaya Patamakun Hospital will review and adjust operational measures, specifically risk assessments before equipment installation in treatment areas.
•The hospital stated that medical assessments have been provided, but there is no official investigation confirming a link between the technicians' work and the death.

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Key Entities

Organization

Pattaya Patamakun Hospital(โรงพยาบาลพัทยาปัทมคุณ)

The medical facility where Nattida Uisakul received treatment and where the wall drilling occurred.

Sattahip Wittayakom School(โรงเรียนสัตหีบวิทยาคม)

The school attended by Nattida Uisakul.

Rajavithi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลราชวิถี)ℹ️

The hospital where Nattida Uisakul underwent multiple surgeries and was transferred for specialized care.

Person

Dr. Wichai Thanasophon(นพ.วิชัย ธนาโสภณ)

Director of Pattaya Patamakun Hospital.

Dr. Thanakorn Chaturasuwan(นพ.ธนกร จตุรสุวรรณ)

The attending physician for Nattida Uisakul.

Nattida Uisakul(น.ส.ณัฐธิดา อุยสกุล)

A 17-year-old Grade 11 student from Sattahip Wittayakom School who passed away on November 11, 2026.

Place

Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province(อ.บางละมุง จ.ชลบุรี)

The location of Pattaya Patamakun Hospital.