Tragic Choking Incident Claims Life of Young Boy in Bangkok

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A heartbreaking incident in Bangkok's Rat Burana district has claimed the life of a five-year-old boy from Myanmar, who tragically choked on food in the early hours of April 8. Responding promptly, police and medical personnel from Siriraj Hospital arrived at the scene to find the boy, weighing over 50 kilograms, lying near the entrance of his home, exhibiting signs of asphyxiation.

 

The child's father, Somilay, revealed that his son had experienced breathing difficulties earlier, having consumed steamed Thai sausage, boiled eggs, and milk prior to the incident. It remains unclear if the boy had also eaten dragon fruit, which was found in the refrigerator nearby.

 

Neighbour Patcharee, who witnessed the boy's distress, had seen him restless around 8pm. She assumed he was experiencing a relapse from prior hospitalisation and urged him to stay upright. Patcharee recalled the boy's calm yet fluctuating condition, aware of his recent health concerns such as asthma and fluid in the lungs.

 

 

 

Upon the arrival of the rescue team, the boy had lost consciousness. CPR efforts led to the expulsion of large pieces of dragon fruit and milk, indicating a possible airway obstruction. Despite valiant attempts to revive him, the boy's life could not be saved.

 

The tragic event left his parents and the community heartbroken, highlighted by volunteers also visibly moved by the incident. It stands as a solemn reminder of the importance of vigilant supervision during children's meals.

 

The boy's body has been sent to Siriraj Hospital's forensic department for examination, with family awaiting the completion of this process before commencing religious rites. This loss underscores the need for increased awareness and preventive measures to avert such tragedies in the future, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-08

 

 

[Gottfrid]

A 50 kg 5 year old boy. Sad that he choked, but really. Where are the parents? Are they 500 kg each?

[johng]

5 year old and 50KG  is unbelievable   is it a misprint ?

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This loss underscores the need for increased awareness and preventive measures to avert such tragedies in the future,

Yes stop kids eating to such obese levels.