A mistake that can happen everywhere, but sadly for this guy it was deadly... A proper investigation and check could have prevented this, but as many times in Thailand there isa lack of responsibility, and too quick solutions..

A lump of concrete falls from a recently constructed  bridge into his truck, crushing him. Then the hospital gives him the wrong blood type, and he dies.

 

The victim is absolutely faultless in this situation.

 

In the west his family would be set up for life with the compo (rightly so).

 

It will be interesting to see what value is placed on this poor man's life by the insurance companies.

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE
Hospital Admits Blood Transfusion Error in Rama II Concrete Incident

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A hospital has admitted to administering the wrong blood type to a critically injured man who later died following an incident on Rama II Road, raising concerns about medical negligence and emergency care protocols.

 

The incident involved Mr Amnat Thongkham, 46, who sustained severe injuries when a chunk of concrete from an old overpass structure fell through the windshield of his pickup truck as he drove along the outbound express lane of Rama II Road in Muang District, Samut Sakhon. The impact caused critical trauma, including a ruptured liver.

 

Initially taken to a nearby hospital in grave condition and suffering massive blood loss, Mr Amnat was urgently treated. However, subsequent investigations revealed he had been given blood of the wrong type. While Mr Amnat’s blood type was B, doctors later found type A blood in his system, prompting questions about whether the error contributed to his deteriorating condition and eventual death.

 

On 2 May, Lt Col Thanakrit Jitt-areerat, Assistant Minister of Public Health, confirmed that the first hospital had indeed administered the incorrect blood type. He stated that in such emergencies, standard protocol requires the use of type O blood, a universal donor type, until proper blood typing can be confirmed.

 

“The patient was in a critical state and required immediate transfusion. According to medical protocol, type O should have been administered. This deviation from procedure warrants further review,” Lt Col Thanakrit said.

 

He added that the Ministry will address the case in two parts: the liability for the falling concrete, and the alleged medical malpractice. “We must approach this step-by-step. The concrete incident is a matter of public safety and infrastructure, while the medical error will require internal investigation and discussion.”

 

The case has sparked public concern over hospital readiness and emergency response accuracy, particularly when dealing with trauma victims. Mr Amnat’s family has called for accountability and a full investigation into both the structural failure and the hospital’s handling of his treatment.

 

Further details are expected as the Ministry of Public Health and relevant authorities continue their inquiries into the incident.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-02.

 

 

 

 

No four eyes rule obviously.

Tragic avoidable incident

16 hours ago, JoePai said:

Got to feel sorry for that chap

Sorry's too late for him....

Reminds me of Chula Hospital giving hiv tainted blood to patients many years ago.

As always they think about maintenance after any accidents, never before and 2nd they should sue the hospital as well and they obviously need more emergency training. Sht happened and for one reason or the other, and maybe both, the poor man lost his life. Thailand is looking more and more like a place to be wary of rather than being a safe and welcoming place. 

18 hours ago, JoePai said:

Got to feel sorry for that chap

 

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE
Hospital Admits Blood Transfusion Error in Rama II Concrete Incident

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A hospital has admitted to administering the wrong blood type to a critically injured man who later died following an incident on Rama II Road, raising concerns about medical negligence and emergency care protocols.

 

The incident involved Mr Amnat Thongkham, 46, who sustained severe injuries when a chunk of concrete from an old overpass structure fell through the windshield of his pickup truck as he drove along the outbound express lane of Rama II Road in Muang District, Samut Sakhon. The impact caused critical trauma, including a ruptured liver.

 

Initially taken to a nearby hospital in grave condition and suffering massive blood loss, Mr Amnat was urgently treated. However, subsequent investigations revealed he had been given blood of the wrong type. While Mr Amnat’s blood type was B, doctors later found type A blood in his system, prompting questions about whether the error contributed to his deteriorating condition and eventual death.

 

On 2 May, Lt Col Thanakrit Jitt-areerat, Assistant Minister of Public Health, confirmed that the first hospital had indeed administered the incorrect blood type. He stated that in such emergencies, standard protocol requires the use of type O blood, a universal donor type, until proper blood typing can be confirmed.

 

“The patient was in a critical state and required immediate transfusion. According to medical protocol, type O should have been administered. This deviation from procedure warrants further review,” Lt Col Thanakrit said.

 

He added that the Ministry will address the case in two parts: the liability for the falling concrete, and the alleged medical malpractice. “We must approach this step-by-step. The concrete incident is a matter of public safety and infrastructure, while the medical error will require internal investigation and discussion.”

 

The case has sparked public concern over hospital readiness and emergency response accuracy, particularly when dealing with trauma victims. Mr Amnat’s family has called for accountability and a full investigation into both the structural failure and the hospital’s handling of his treatment.

 

Further details are expected as the Ministry of Public Health and relevant authorities continue their inquiries into the incident.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-02.

 

 

 

 

His time was up. RIP

Lt col in charge of health. 

On 4/30/2025 at 2:58 PM, Yagoda said:

Just curious if anybody knows, maybe @Crossy, in laymens terms what are the differences in concrete/rebar between the USA and Thailand. In other words, how in the west would we view the materials being used

 

In 3rd world countries (and corrupt ones) there are many furnaces which melt down old iron scrap, and then this is made into the steel bars which are used for construction.

 

These bars made from scrap iron are not nearly as strong as original steel bars, they are full of holes, imperfections and other materials.

Let’s hope the family gets good compensation. 

And of course no one will take responsibility for bridges falling apart and  it seems no one cares.What about the incompetent fools attempting to build them.