SSO probes San Camillo Hospital over patient death

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Social Security Office is investigating San Camillo Hospital after a 31-year-old insured person died following alleged medical negligence.

•Mr. Panupong Meesuk, 31, died after seeking treatment at San Camillo Hospital in Ratchaburi Province.
•The Social Security Office has ordered the hospital to clarify facts and provide medical records by July 18, 2026.
•The Social Security Office may reduce the hospital's capacity to accept insured persons if treatment standards were breached.
•Heirs of Mr. Panupong Meesuk are eligible for funeral costs, old-age pensions, and death grants.

•Mr. Panupong Meesuk, a 31-year-old insured person, sought treatment at San Camillo Hospital in Ratchaburi Province for fatigue and chest pain radiating to the arms.
•On July 16, 2026, Mr. Panupong Meesuk was examined by an internist and an orthopedic specialist, but was eventually told the symptoms were caused by anxiety and sent home.
•At approximately 16:00 on July 16, 2026, Mr. Panupong Meesuk went into shock, lost consciousness, and subsequently died.
•Asst. Prof. Dr. Nakarin Pinpathomrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Social Security Office, visited the site to inspect medical service standards.
•The Medical Service System Office issued an urgent letter to the director of the private hospital requesting a factual explanation and medical records by July 18, 2026.
•The Social Security Office is gathering data for review by the Subcommittee on Medical Service Quality Standard Inspection.
•If the investigation finds treatment was below standard, the Social Security Office will immediately reduce the hospital's capacity to accept insured persons.
•The Social Security Office stated that heirs can receive a funeral grant of 50,000 baht, old-age contributions of 58,405 baht plus interest, and a death grant of 30,000 baht.

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Social Security Office(สำนักงานประกันสังคม)

The government agency investigating medical standards at San Camillo Hospital and managing benefits for the deceased.

San Camillo Hospital(โรงพยาบาลซานคามิลโล)

The medical facility in Ratchaburi Province where Mr. Panupong Meesuk received treatment before his death.

Medical Service System Office(สำนักจัดระบบบริการทางการแพทย์)

The office within the Social Security Office that issued an urgent letter to the hospital director.

Subcommittee on Medical Service Quality Standard Inspection(คณะอนุกรรมการตรวจสอบคุณภาพมาตรฐานการให้บริการทางการแพทย์)

The body responsible for reviewing the gathered data to determine if medical standards were breached.

Subcommittee for the Consideration of Preliminary Assistance Payments(คณะอนุกรรมการพิจารณาการจ่ายเงินช่วยเหลือเบื้องต้นฯ)

The body that considers requests for preliminary financial assistance for heirs in cases of medical damage.

Mr. Panupong Meesuk(นายภาณุพงศ์ มีสุข)

A 31-year-old insured person who died after receiving treatment at San Camillo Hospital.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nakarin Pinpathomrat(ผศ.ดร.นครินทร์ ปิ่นปฐมรัฐ)

The Deputy Spokesperson of the Social Security Office who inspected the medical service standards.

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

The province where San Camillo Hospital is located.