Bangkok Hospital Manager Faces Criticism After Pharmacist's Tragic Death

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People in Thailand are expressing mixed reactions after viewing a conversation between a Rama 9 Hospital manager in Bangkok and a pharmacist named Moomind, who recently took his own life. Before his death, Moomind left a note suggesting that stress from his manager was a major factor in his decision.

 

On October 30, Esor News shared screenshots of the conversation between the manager, identified as Aof, and Moomind. The post included a portion of Moomind’s suicide note:

 

"Aof, I had to make this decision and leave everyone I care about because I was unfortunate to have a manager like you. You never listened to me, preferring to pressure people into quitting."

 

Moomind worked at Rama 9 Hospital and sadly passed away in his car, leaving a note describing his strained relationship with his manager as a key reason for his actions.

 

In the shared messages, Aof suggested that Moomind resign if he was unhappy with his job. The manager also publicly criticized Moomind’s performance in a staff group chat instead of addressing it privately.

 

Aof further offered Moomind the option to transfer to another team to alleviate his stress, writing, "Would you be interested in moving to the drug storage? This way, you won’t have to feel uncomfortable working with me."

 

Public Response and Hospital Actions

 

Many people online believe that Aof put too much pressure on Moomind to force him out of the hospital, expressing that such criticism should be handled privately. Others argued that Aof was trying to help by offering a different role to Moomind, perceiving the manager's words as neither harsh nor threatening.

 

In response to the controversy, Rama 9 Hospital released a statement on October 31, offering condolences to Moomind’s family and promising to investigate the concerns about a toxic work environment raised in his note.

 

The hospital committed to supporting Moomind’s family and encouraged all departments to act with empathy, promoting this approach as a core value.

 

Moomind’s older sister shared on Facebook that he had been dealing with depression. The family, along with the hospital management and Moomind, had previously discussed his challenges. Moomind, who had a deep passion for his job and the hospital, chose not to resign, determined to prove himself.

 

The sister mentioned that the manager has learned a significant lesson, and the family does not wish to escalate the issue further. They are also not ready to speak with the media.

 

The hospital manager and Moomind's colleagues have not shared any comments with the media.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.

 

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-- 2024-10-31

 

 

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