Photo via Facebook/ N'Mim Mimja

 

A Thai woman's social media post has sparked widespread outrage after she revealed that her brother endured months of inadequate medical treatment at Ladyao Hospital in Nakhon Sawan province. The victim, who suffered a leg injury after falling from a tree, discovered two pieces of wood embedded in his wound three months later, prompting the family's criticism of the hospital's care.

 

Using the Facebook account “N’Mim Mimja,” the woman shared graphic images on June 10 of bloodied wooden fragments that were removed after her brother sought care at a different medical facility. "My brother fell from a tree and was pierced in the leg by parts of it. He received treatment at Ladyao Hospital. No X-ray or further examination was performed; the medical team merely cleaned the wound," she recounted.

 

She noted that despite being assured by the attending doctor at Ladyao Hospital that her brother's condition was improving, he continuously experienced pain and complications, including pus discharge from the wound. Only after switching hospitals did the new medical team discover and remove the foreign objects, attributing the persistence of symptoms to the untreated fragments.

 

The post elicited a flood of comments from other Facebook users who shared similar negative experiences at Ladyao Hospital. Stories included misdiagnoses, delayed treatments, and prolonged pain due to lack of proper medical attention.

 

"This hospital diagnosed my father with hypertension. He took medication for over a year before they finally discovered it was kidney failure, not hypertension at all," mentioned one user. Another recounted waiting hours without treatment for their child with a high fever.

 

Many netizens encouraged legal action against the hospital and the responsible physician, citing the potential for a severe infection or even amputation due to the oversight. The incident has drawn significant attention from both Thai netizens and media outlets, highlighting ongoing concerns about healthcare quality standards.

 

As of now, there has been no indication from the woman on whether she plans to pursue legal or disciplinary action against the hospital or its staff. The situation underscores a growing call for accountability and improved medical practices in healthcare facilities across the region.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-12

 

 

Sue them until their pants drop. They deserve no mercy for such negligence.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

She noted that despite being assured by the attending doctor at Ladyao Hospital that her brother's condition was improving, he continuously experienced pain and complications, including pus discharge from the wound. Only after switching hospitals did the new medical team discover and remove the foreign objects, attributing the persistence of symptoms to the untreated fragments.

Total lack of procedure from the first doctor/hospital

Negligence, agreed; but why?   Incompetence or a symptom of a health care system under severe stress?

I had a similar experience. I had sat on something which left several pieces of plastic imbedded in my thigh. I even went to A&E and told them there were pieces in there. They were adamant that there was nothing there. After pulling six pieces out by myself the wound finally healed almost overnight. What I am trying to say is, if you go to the doctor or a hospital make sure you present your case robustly if you want a good outcome.

1 hour ago, robertyongym said:

Sue them until their pants drop. They deserve no mercy for such negligence.

Sue, a doctor/hospital, in Thailand...good luck.

1 hour ago, JimHuaHin said:

Negligence, agreed; but why?   Incompetence or a symptom of a health care system under severe stress?

It's Thailand, follow up their qualifications, see were obtained, or who actually sat for them.

Maybe the same medical team which assessed Dr T? 

On 6/13/2025 at 8:14 AM, robertyongym said:

Sue them until their pants drop. They deserve no mercy for such negligence.

The hospital will probably sue them for telling people about it.