Picture courtesy: INN News

 

Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin, along with senior officials and medical staff, gathered to support the safe return home of a 14-year-old girl who had been critically injured in a tragic school bus fire.

 

The incident, involving a study trip bus from Wat Khao Prayasankharam School in Uthai Thani, occurred along Phaholyothin Road and left several students injured, with the girl sustaining particularly severe burns and injuries.

 

She had been receiving intensive care and support for nearly a month at the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, where staff worked tirelessly to aid her recovery.

 

Somsak, joined by ministry spokesperson Traichada Srithada, Dr. Opas Kankawinpong, the ministry's permanent secretary, Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, director-general of the Department of Medical Services, and Dr. Thanin Vejjapinun, deputy director-general, expressed deep gratitude for the dedication of the medical staff.

 

Dr. Akkarat Chanuyanon, director of the Queen Sirikit Institute, commended his team, noting the challenges faced in treating the girl’s injuries and their commitment to her rehabilitation.

 

Minister Somsak used the occasion to highlight the ministry’s dedication to patient welfare, with a special focus on providing comprehensive care and mental health support.

 

During the send-off, Somsak presented the family with a support package, underscoring the importance of sustained healthcare and community aid for families recovering from traumatic events.

 

The ministry also outlined further steps to support schools and communities in fire safety and emergency response, helping prevent similar tragedies. 

 

The girl’s family expressed heartfelt gratitude to the medical team and the Ministry of Public Health for their unwavering support during her treatment and recovery, marking a hopeful step forward in her healing journey, reported INN News.

 

-- 2024-10-26

 

 

 

 

 

Great PR photo op - what about enforcing the safety regulations?  Remember, prevention is better than treatment.

29 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said:

Great PR photo op - what about enforcing the safety regulations?  Remember, prevention is better than treatment.

 

Indeed.  They're all smiling and enjoying the photo op, but is the girl permanently disfigured?  What about discussing what consequences are going to be faced by the people responsible for the negligence?

4 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Great PR photo op - what about enforcing the safety regulations?  Remember, prevention is better than treatment.

What, you mean do something constructive? 

19 minutes ago, Artisi said:

What, you mean do something constructive? 

 

In Thailand it's more about looking like your doing something, and photo ops, forget anything meaningful being done. Does a merit based system even exist in Thailand?

8 hours ago, webfact said:

She had been receiving intensive care and support for nearly a month at the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, where staff worked tirelessly to aid her recovery.

If only ministers and officials would work tirelessly to get these death traps of the road, and shut down rogue operators.

Nothing like a good photo op !

imagine a month of intensive care for a farang with no insurance...

 

or do they drop them in the streets after a day for non payment?

 

critical injured and can go home already?

13 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

Indeed.  They're all smiling and enjoying the photo op, but is the girl permanently disfigured?  What about discussing what consequences are going to be faced by the people responsible for the negligence?

 

Yeah it's almost like they're trying to close the file on it. The business class version of a few wais and a 500 baht fine.

 

Reality is she's gonna need physical and psychotherapy for years to get over that..

 

She's also likely lost a lot of friends she probably heard screaming in the flames for a start ...