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In a shocking incident at Pra Nang Klao Hospital in Nonthaburi, a nurse was viciously attacked by a 21-year-old male patient, causing widespread concern about safety in healthcare facilities. The assault took place on June 11, around 2pm, as the nurse was assisting the patient in the surgical trauma ward.

 

The patient, who had been transferred from Bang Bua Thong Hospital after a motorcycle accident, became violent while waiting for treatment. As the nurse spoke to the patient’s relative over the phone, he launched an unexpected attack, striking her in the face.

 

This unprovoked assault led to serious facial injuries and bleeding, requiring immediate intervention by other staff and the patient's family to restrain him. Authorities were swiftly called to handle the situation.

 

According to witnesses, the patient was recently transferred from the Intensive Care Unit and was initially calm but soon became agitated, verbally abusive, and resistant to care.

 

The hospital has highlighted its zero-tolerance policy for violence, stating healthcare spaces are for healing, not hostility. Despite having security measures like guards and CCTV, the hospital appeals for cooperation from patient families to manage such incidents.

 

Police have formally charged the patient with assaulting a medical professional, resulting in grave injury. He remains in custody as legal proceedings unfold.

 

In light of this distressing event, Pra Nang Klao Hospital released a statement on Thursday, expressing grave concern and reaffirming their dedication to protecting staff and patients while condemning violence against healthcare workers.

 

The hospital's statement has sparked diverse reactions from former patients. Some have shared personal encounters with subpar support during medical procedures, underscoring the necessity of empathetic care and attentive resolution of patient issues.

 

Meanwhile, others staunchly oppose all violence, stressing that while service enhancements are always possible, aggression has no place in healing institutions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-13

 

 

14 hours ago, webfact said:

Police have formally charged the patient with assaulting a medical professional, resulting in grave injury. He remains in custody as legal proceedings unfold.

Give him 5 years in a cell to re-think his actions.

15 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of โรงพยาบาลพระนั่งเกล้า Facebook page

 

In a shocking incident at Pra Nang Klao Hospital in Nonthaburi, a nurse was viciously attacked by a 21-year-old male patient, causing widespread concern about safety in healthcare facilities. The assault took place on June 11, around 2pm, as the nurse was assisting the patient in the surgical trauma ward.

 

The patient, who had been transferred from Bang Bua Thong Hospital after a motorcycle accident, became violent while waiting for treatment. As the nurse spoke to the patient’s relative over the phone, he launched an unexpected attack, striking her in the face.

 

This unprovoked assault led to serious facial injuries and bleeding, requiring immediate intervention by other staff and the patient's family to restrain him. Authorities were swiftly called to handle the situation.

 

According to witnesses, the patient was recently transferred from the Intensive Care Unit and was initially calm but soon became agitated, verbally abusive, and resistant to care.

 

The hospital has highlighted its zero-tolerance policy for violence, stating healthcare spaces are for healing, not hostility. Despite having security measures like guards and CCTV, the hospital appeals for cooperation from patient families to manage such incidents.

 

Police have formally charged the patient with assaulting a medical professional, resulting in grave injury. He remains in custody as legal proceedings unfold.

 

In light of this distressing event, Pra Nang Klao Hospital released a statement on Thursday, expressing grave concern and reaffirming their dedication to protecting staff and patients while condemning violence against healthcare workers.

 

The hospital's statement has sparked diverse reactions from former patients. Some have shared personal encounters with subpar support during medical procedures, underscoring the necessity of empathetic care and attentive resolution of patient issues.

 

Meanwhile, others staunchly oppose all violence, stressing that while service enhancements are always possible, aggression has no place in healing institutions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-13

 

 

Jail him

No excuse, whatsoever, for assaulting nursing staff. 

In the UK, he might get 3 minutes in prison.

3 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

No excuse, whatsoever, for assaulting nursing staff. 

How on earth do you begin to even guess what the guy is going through? They just hauled him out of ICU, did you ever think that not every doctor here is Kildare or Finlay, and he just might have a problem on the brain? He was after all in a motorbike accident.

 

However, if this is one of the many idiots that get hammered on the grog and then get so drunk they take on the world, then I have no sympathy. Just seems like people might be jumping the gun a bit here.

24 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

How on earth do you begin to even guess what the guy is going through? They just hauled him out of ICU, did you ever think that not every doctor here is Kildare or Finlay, and he just might have a problem on the brain? He was after all in a motorbike accident.

 

The hang-em-high brigade doesn't care. 

 

Unless, of course, it's themselves or one of their loved ones getting banged up and sent off to prison for years.  Then they care about mitigating circumstances like brain injuries or drug side effects.

 

43 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

How on earth do you begin to even guess what the guy is going through? They just hauled him out of ICU, did you ever think that not every doctor here is Kildare or Finlay, and he just might have a problem on the brain? He was after all in a motorbike accident.

 

However, if this is one of the many idiots that get hammered on the grog and then get so drunk they take on the world, then I have no sympathy. Just seems like people might be jumping the gun a bit here.

At a hospital clinic I attended in Guildford in the UK there was a sign saying that there were persistent attacks on staff by patients and that such attacks are to be immediately reported to the police. Whatever the reasons I repeat I personally find it impossible to sympathise in any way  with attacks on nursing staff.

5 hours ago, Briggsy said:

In the UK, he might get 3 minutes in prison.

Same old boring drivel.

 

 

5 hours ago, Briggsy said:

In the UK, he might get 3 minutes in prison.

Not a chance of doing time here. Unless your white then 6 months. 🤷🏼

11 minutes ago, Reddavy said:

Not a chance of doing time here. Unless your white then 6 months. 🤷🏼

Almost 300,000 in prisons here, so at least some are being jailed. If it was some who committed offenses who get away with a Wai, compensation or bribes, the number would probably be a million. Assault like this means jail or an institution, seeing he might have a mental illness attacking an innocent nurse. 

Somebody little suite didn't get their glass of water on time.

He should never have attacked the nurse. That is a public hospital and they are always overwhelmed. Now, even as the patient lies in the ward, he won't get away with the assault. He ought to be incarcerated. But knowing them, he will "wai" and "offer his apologies" and will expect to be forgiven. Make this case a real example of really protecting nurses in critical situations. Otherwise, there eill not be any nurses at the hospitals; they will all become patients themselves. 

Knee jerk reaction please, Thai government. 

Thoughts and prayers will help.

On 6/14/2025 at 10:44 AM, fredwiggy said:

Almost 300,000 in prisons here, so at least some are being jailed. If it was some who committed offenses who get away with a Wai, compensation or bribes, the number would probably be a million. Assault like this means jail or an institution, seeing he might have a mental illness attacking an innocent nurse. 

I was talking about the UK.