webfact Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Six-year-old’s dangerous game prompts doctor to warn parents By THE NATION A medical expert is warning parents to keep a close eye on their children after a six-year-old got violently ill when a Bt5 coin got stuck in his throat. Dr Arak Wongworachat, the director of Sichon Hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat, said in a Facebook post that the child had hidden the coin in his mouth, but ended up accidentally swallowing it. When the child started vomiting, foaming at the mouth and was unable to speak, his parents took him to a hospital nearby, where doctors said the coin was stuck deep in his throat. The child was then transferred to Sichon Hospital and the coin removed via a surgical procedure. Arak explained that in the worst case scenario, the coin could have blocked the child’s windpipe and killed him, or ended up getting stuck somewhere else in the body which would require serious surgery. Hence, he said, it is imperative that parents keep a close eye on what their young children are up to for the sake of their safety. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397322 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-11-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mark131v Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Arak explained that in the worst case scenario, the coin could have blocked the child’s windpipe and killed him, or ended up getting stuck somewhere else in the body which would require serious surgery. Seriously how is this news? If people are too stupid to understand that children swallowing coin's can be dangerous then I despair, I know common sense is rare in Thailand but really.... 13 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 What kind of "games" are there that require players to put coins in their mouths? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 My little brother once swallowed a thruppeny bit (yes, I am that old). The doctor told my parents to check his feaces (mash with a fork - yuk!) until the coin emerged. For a couple of days my Dad did the mashing and, when Mum asked if he had found the thruppence, he always joked that there was "no change". There were no ill effects. I don't know why kids like to put coins in there mouth, but I'm sure it's pretty common. I also remember doing it, but never swallowed one. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 'medical expert is warning parents to keep a close eye on their children after a six-year-old got violently ill when a Bt5 coin got stuck in his throat.' Yeah, of course the parents will!!! ???????????????? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Better when they could put coins in the crane grab machines and have a bit of fun ???????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted November 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2020 11 hours ago, mark131v said: Seriously how is this news? If people are too stupid to understand that children swallowing coin's can be dangerous then I despair, I know common sense is rare in Thailand but really.... Parents were also warned that giving children razor blades may also be harmful 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: What kind of "games" are there that require players to put coins in their mouths? Here in the states its called Hunger Games and requires a mask on your face.....few tend to follow the rules Thinking of renaming game to "The Purge" Maga edition...a coin would be the least of my problems here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post tonray Posted November 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2020 Dual pricing for farang kids...they can only use 10 baht coins 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 16 hours ago, webfact said: A medical expert ... Awesome! Impressive !!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dogmatix Posted November 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, mark131v said: Seriously how is this news? If people are too stupid to understand that children swallowing coin's can be dangerous then I despair, I know common sense is rare in Thailand but really.... The risk of swallowing coins is not taught in the Ministry of Education’s rote learning syllabus which carefully avoids the teaching of any critical thinking skills for fear that Thais would start challenging the established order. So how could people possibly know this was dangerous? They all know they were never colonized by a European power and that they kicked Burmese asses in ersatz history, the values of Thainness, to respect their elders and how to salute the flag. Edited November 5, 2020 by Dogmatix 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2020 17 hours ago, mark131v said: Seriously how is this news? If people are too stupid to understand that children swallowing coin's can be dangerous then I despair, I know common sense is rare in Thailand but really.... It's news because it happened and they wish to make it known to others to be careful, prevention is better than cure. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 hours ago, 473geo said: Better when they could put coins in the crane grab machines and have a bit of fun ???????????? Ohh my god no.... set them on a path to gambling, that wouldn't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensawadee Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 17 hours ago, mark131v said: Seriously how is this news? If people are too stupid to understand that children swallowing coin's can be dangerous then I despair, I know common sense is rare in Thailand but really.... Really???????? It Is News.... It is news to stupid parents - of which there many. IT IS NEWS in the form of a 'wake up call' for THOSE PARENTS. If it is boring to you go and look at another post. If this story 'woke up' just one parent and saved one child, and even if it didn't, and it wasted a minute of your precious time. I FEEL it was worth the try to alert other parents. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 11 hours ago, chickenslegs said: My little brother once swallowed a thruppeny bit (yes, I am that old). The doctor told my parents to check his feaces (mash with a fork - yuk!) until the coin emerged. For a couple of days my Dad did the mashing and, when Mum asked if he had found the thruppence, he always joked that there was "no change". There were no ill effects. I don't know why kids like to put coins in there mouth, but I'm sure it's pretty common. I also remember doing it, but never swallowed one. I did exactly the same, at the time 5yrs old laying on the floor tasting it coz i think i was thinking about the sweets i could buy with it, hospital gave me bread to eat, dad checking poo every day, never found it though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, brianthainess said: I did exactly the same, at the time 5yrs old laying on the floor tasting it coz i think i was thinking about the sweets i could buy with it, hospital gave me bread to eat, dad checking poo every day, never found it though. You should keep checking. A coin that old could be worth a lot of money now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: It's news because it happened and they wish to make it known to others to be careful, prevention is better than cure. If I pull one of the kids arm down does it mean I might win the jackpot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 (Sniff!) My children get only thousand baht notes to chew. Much safer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 5 hours ago, kensawadee said: Really???????? It Is News.... It is news to stupid parents - of which there many. IT IS NEWS in the form of a 'wake up call' for THOSE PARENTS. If it is boring to you go and look at another post. If this story 'woke up' just one parent and saved one child, and even if it didn't, and it wasted a minute of your precious time. I FEEL it was worth the try to alert other parents. Oh dear, there there, just ignore the naughty man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 5 hours ago, kensawadee said: Really???????? It Is News.... It is news to stupid parents - of which there many. IT IS NEWS in the form of a 'wake up call' for THOSE PARENTS. If it is boring to you go and look at another post. If this story 'woke up' just one parent and saved one child, and even if it didn't, and it wasted a minute of your precious time. I FEEL it was worth the try to alert other parents. In other news a prominent expert advised if you or your child stick your hand in a fire it may cause pain and injury however precious fallangs boiling their head in microwave is absolutely fine, <deleted> give me strength... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak25 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 11 hours ago, bodga said: Parents were also warned that giving children razor blades may also be harmful No, they will only be warned by a competent medical expert once a child has played with razor blades and caused harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 More concern is the swallowing in small lithium batteries from toys and things. Burns the esophagus, causing death pretty quickly . Parents also leave packets of them in reach of kids. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Monkey Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: More concern is the swallowing in small lithium batteries from toys and things. Burns the esophagus, causing death pretty quickly . Parents also leave packets of them in reach of kids. "...small lithium batteries ... causing death pretty quickly" Not likely to happen with the small batteries, it's the larger ones that cause problems and then only when they get stuck in the oesophagus. Those that don't get stuck usually pass through harmlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 4 hours ago, bodga said: If I pull one of the kids arm down does it mean I might win the jackpot? No... 6 months in the pokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 21 minutes ago, Legendary Monkey said: "...small lithium batteries ... causing death pretty quickly" Not likely to happen with the small batteries, it's the larger ones that cause problems and then only when they get stuck in the oesophagus. Those that don't get stuck usually pass through harmlessly. That has not been the case on several occasions, of which I am aware ://www.smh.com.au/national/the-walking-dead-toddlers-who-swallow-button-batteries-20180815-p4zxmz.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 53 minutes ago, Legendary Monkey said: "...small lithium batteries ... causing death pretty quickly" Not likely to happen with the small batteries, it's the larger ones that cause problems and then only when they get stuck in the oesophagus. Those that don't get stuck usually pass through harmlessly. Are these Ok? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: (Sniff!) My children get only thousand baht notes to chew. Much safer. Thats downright dangerous, my kids use them only for snorting the Coke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Monkey Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, RJRS1301 said: That has not been the case on several occasions, of which I am aware ://www.smh.com.au/national/the-walking-dead-toddlers-who-swallow-button-batteries-20180815-p4zxmz.html The death in that article that you linked to was a result of the battery lodging in the girls oesophagus! That's what the article was about, whether you were made yourself aware of it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, roo860 said: Are these Ok? There's no health warning on the label, so I assume it is safe to drink the fluid. (WARNING: This post may contain be nuts) Edited November 5, 2020 by chickenslegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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