Chinese detainee Mingchen Sun, 31, has been discharged from the intensive care unit at Pattaya Bhattamakun Hospital after his condition stabilised, according to Thailand’s Department of Corrections. Authorities said the Chinese national, who is being held while awaiting trial on firearms and explosives charges, is now recovering in a secure hospital ward under constant guard.
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Yutthana Nakruangsri, deputy director-general and spokesperson for the Department of Corrections, said on 18 May that Sun had shown signs of improvement and had regained consciousness. Officials expect he will soon be able to eat small amounts of food after previously being unable to do so.
The department said security remains tight around the hospital. Corrections officers are monitoring the detainee closely, supported by police from Banglamung Police Station and special operations officers from Provincial Police Region 2, who are maintaining a 24-hour security presence around the hospital grounds. Relatives or friends are still not being allowed to visit while Sun remains under medical care.
Authorities believe Sun’s earlier seizure and collapse may have been linked to an overdose of his prescribed medication before he was taken into custody, rather than the use of illegal drugs. Officials also confirmed that the detainee had previously disclosed a history of depression, although further medical assessment will be carried out by doctors responsible for his treatment.
The Department of Corrections said official blood test results and other medical findings would be handled by hospital staff and the investigating police officers overseeing the case. Officials added that Sun was no longer considered to be suffering from severe stress or anxiety during his recovery.
Despite the improvement in his condition, authorities said decisions regarding how long he will remain in hospital will depend on doctors’ assessments. The Department of Corrections also acknowledged concerns about maintaining security outside prison facilities, noting the risk of escape or other safety issues while detainees are treated in hospital.
Daily News reported that officials said any future transfer back to prison would require both medical approval and security considerations to be assessed together. For now, Sun will continue receiving treatment at the Hospital under close supervision.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 19 May 2026
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