Fake Journalist Causes Hospital Havoc Amid Emergency

[webfact]

 

In a shocking revelation, a widely followed Facebook page, AggressiveDoctor, recently discovered an individual impersonating a journalist from a reputable news outlet, causing chaos at a hospital during an emergency situation.

 

The suspect, identified on Facebook as Frong Khao Sod Nakhon Phanom, was involved in an altercation with hospital emergency staff while they attended to an accident victim.

 

According to reports, the conflict erupted when Frong attempted to take unauthorized photographs of the medical procedures, leading the hospital staff to intervene to protect patient privacy and ensure compliance with computer-related laws.

 

The altercation escalated when the hospital staff decided to remove Frong from the premises due to disruptive behavior. In retaliation, Frong took to social media to post derogatory comments and photographs of the hospital staff.

 

The incident raised significant concerns about the impersonation of professionals and the violation of ethics. The news outlet, misrepresented by Frong, promptly issued a statement disassociating itself from him.

 

After conducting an internal investigation, it was confirmed that Frong was neither an employee nor affiliated with the organization in any journalistic capacity.

 

The news outlet sternly condemned these actions and announced intentions to pursue legal avenues against Frong for damages caused by impersonation and defamation.

 

This statement highlighted the broader implications of such incidents, including the potential risk to the integrity of journalistic standards and public trust in the media.

 

The story is a stark reminder of the importance of verifying the credentials of individuals claiming to be journalists, especially in sensitive environments like hospitals where privacy and professionalism are of utmost importance.

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

-- 2024-07-13

 

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[Tropicalevo]

10 minutes ago, webfact said:

the conflict erupted when Frong attempted to take unauthorized photographs of the medical procedures, leading the hospital staff to intervene to protect patient privacy

Well done to the hospital.

Too many folk these days trying to be 'on the spot reporters' taking videos and photos instead of helping.

[brianthainess]

Sounds like they don't check IDs of even real reporters, yet alone 'fake' ones. .....

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Well done to the hospital.

Too many folk these days trying to be 'on the spot reporters' taking videos and photos instead of helping.

Ditto... 

[radiochaser]

My brain kept trying to read Frong as Frog.  smh.  

[G Rex]

On 7/13/2024 at 9:13 AM, webfact said:

the potential risk to the integrity of journalistic standards and public trust in the media.

 

Gone a long time ago IMO...