Picture courtesy of Channel 3

 

In a troubling revelation, an elderly man suffering from Alzheimer’s was reportedly abused at a care centre in Bangkok's Bang Kapi district. His daughter, Tayanat Kajornnapapong, has bravely exposed the incident after facing dismissive attitudes from both the Bang Kapi care centre staff and local police.

 

Striving for justice for her 77-year-old father, Jongkit, Tayanat decided to go public with her story following failures by the care centre to address the situation adequately. The centre initially refused to provide the CCTV footage that captured the alleged abuse and even threatened legal action against Tayanat for her persistence in unveiling the truth.

 

Tayanat explained her ordeal in an interview with Channel 3 yesterday, March 23. As a daily worker, she entrusted her bedridden father's care to the centre, paying a substantial 30,000 Baht monthly. She noticed something amiss in January when her father, Jongkit, used his left hand to support his right while eating, citing pain. She also discovered bite marks on his wrist.

 

During the festive Chinese New Year, Tayanat distributed cash gifts to the caretakers and sought her father's opinion on each of them. In an alarming remark, Jongkit identified one caretaker as "evil," speaking in Chinese.

 

 

 

Seeking clarity, Tayanat demanded CCTV evidence from the care centre. After initial refusals, she managed to obtain footage that confirmed her suspicions. However, filing a complaint at the Lat Phrao Police Station and reaching out to the Department of Health Service Support resulted in disappointing inertia.

 

Driven by a steadfast desire for accountability, Tayanat approached renowned lawyer Paisarn Rueangrit, amplifying her call for action. This prompted a response from Thanakrit Jit-areerat, Assistant to the Minister of Public Health, promising an imminent raid on the care centre.

 

This incident has spotlighted concerns within elderly care facilities, highlighting issues of neglect and lack of accountability in the protection of vulnerable individuals. Tayanat’s courageous stance may well catalyse reforms, with authorities now compelled to scrutinise operations within such institutions.

 

The unfolding story underscores the critical need for vigilance, transparency, and empathy in care settings, urging stricter oversight to ensure the safety and dignity of those unable to advocate for themselves, reported The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-03-25

 

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

However, filing a complaint at the Lat Phrao Police Station and reaching out to the Department of Health Service Support resulted in disappointing inertia.

 

Quite a nice, polite way of saying 'did eff all'.