Udon Thani Hospital Staff Assaulted by Patient Seeking Treatment

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Hospital staff in Udon Thani have been attacked again, with an incident at Nam Som Hospital drawing attention. A hospital worker was assaulted by a man seeking medical assistance, prompting calls on social media for measures to prevent such occurrences.

 

On 6th March, a video of the incident was widely shared online. Deputy Prime Minister's Assistant, Dr Thanakrit Jitareerat, posted the footage, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by healthcare staff.

The assault took place on 5th March at around 8:56 AM at Nam Som Hospital. A female hospital assistant was attacked by a male patient while she was distributing queue tickets, resulting in injuries to her arm, face, and head.

 

The incident has prompted numerous public responses, with many urging strict legal action to set an example. There are growing calls for enhanced protective measures for hospital staff and for laws to be enforced stringently to deter such behaviour in the future, reported Thai Rath.

 

 

-- 2025-03-07

 

 

[hotsun]

Surprised it doesnt happen more often, with the quality of service

[Gsxrnz]

Probably got issued ticket number 247 and they were just calling number 68.

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

A hospital worker was assaulted by a man seeking medical assistance, prompting calls on social media for measures to prevent such occurrences.

And how, exactly, are they going to prevent this. Are they going to issue an idiot card to unstable persons, and have a guard checking at the entrance? 

 

Forgot, it failed already, as there will be no enforcement. Back to the drawing table, huh?

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

Probably got issued ticket number 247 and they were just calling number 68.

At 13:00

[Thingamabob]

Assaults on staff occurred regularly at a hospital I used to attend in Surrey in the UK. Why such violence takes place in hospitals is a mystery to me, given that the attackers are abusing staff who are there to help them at a time of need.

[cardinalblue]

8 hours ago, hotsun said:

Surprised it doesnt happen more often, with the quality of service

A poor response...Why air your own misguided grievance?

 

An employee was attacked...proper security protocol and policies need to be in place and still might not be enough for prevention of this type of issue...

 

Punishment should be harsh but not up to the hospital

 

 

[bunnjohn]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Hospital staff in Udon Thani have been attacked again, with an incident at Nam Som Hospital drawing attention. A hospital worker was assaulted by a man seeking medical assistance, prompting calls on social media for measures to prevent such occurrences.

 

On 6th March, a video of the incident was widely shared online. Deputy Prime Minister's Assistant, Dr Thanakrit Jitareerat, posted the footage, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by healthcare staff.

 

The assault took place on 5th March at around 8:56 AM at Nam Som Hospital. A female hospital assistant was attacked by a male patient while she was distributing queue tickets, resulting in injuries to her arm, face, and head.

 

The incident has prompted numerous public responses, with many urging strict legal action to set an example. There are growing calls for enhanced protective measures for hospital staff and for laws to be enforced stringently to deter such behaviour in the future, reported Thai Rath.

 

 

-- 2025-03-07

 

 

Was it a foreigner or Thai ?

[Anthony mellows]

Easy,Put hardened glass screens up.

[Kinok Farang]

9 hours ago, hotsun said:

Surprised it doesnt happen more often, with the quality of service

Try British hospitals.

The speed of service here is far superior.

[BangkokReady]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

and for laws to be enforced stringently to deter such behaviour in the future

 

Good luck with that.