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Night Shift Ends Tragically for Young Nurse

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Photo courtesy of Khaosod

A 30-year-old nurse, Yupharak Sukwandee, passed away after a cardiac arrest during her night shift at Roi Et Hospital in northeastern Thailand. Her unexpected death has sparked widespread grief and reignited conversations about the health risks associated with irregular working hours for medical personnel. The hospital conveyed condolences via Facebook on January 11, mourning the loss alongside a flood of messages from the public.

Yupharak, affectionately known as "Nong Eve" by her colleagues, had been working in the hospital's female internal medicine ward. Before her shift, she experienced diarrhea and fatigue, yet proceeded with her duties. Tragically, she collapsed in a bathroom during her shift, and efforts to revive her were unsuccessful. Her recent social media activity, including a photo with her boyfriend, added a personal dimension to the public's sorrow.

The incident has highlighted the dangers faced by medical staff working night and rotating shifts. Thai physician Surath, a health and neuroscience writer, emphasized that shift work can disturb the body's biological clock, stressing the heart and nervous system, especially in individuals with unrecognized health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. He stressed the importance of regular health checkups and attentive health practices for those in such demanding roles.

As medical staff and the public grapple with Yupharak's sudden death, attention is increasingly focused on improving working conditions and health monitoring for shift workers. The discussion around the importance of prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and being vigilant about health indicators continues to gain momentum in the medical community, reported Khaosod.

Key Takeaways

  • Yupharak Sukwandee's death highlights risks of shift work.

  • Thai physician underscores health checks for night shift workers.

  • Calls grow for improved health practices among medical staff.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2026-01-12

 

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The working hours of people in Thailand are too long... In a Government hospital I see that the nurses start at 6 am till 17.. and too many patients for appointments with a doctor... In the Covid time we could also read that doctors and nurses were overloaded.... but who cares about it in Thailand?? There is no organization that stand up against these things.. Almost the same as the story of a few weeks back that an employee was forced to take part in a New Years Party of a company or that people don't get days of for a funeral of a family .. and many times we read similar stories. RIP to the nurse.

Once they are a qualified nurse they can go to any country for work

Look at Filipinas , I see most hospitals in Australia full of Filipino nursing staff

5 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Once they are a qualified nurse they can go to any country for work

If they speak English

5 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Look at Filipinas , I see most hospitals in Australia full of Filipino nursing staff

Well, they speak English, 90% of the Thai nurses don't

5 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

If they speak English

Well, they speak English, 90% of the Thai nurses don't

My wife, who is a nurse in OZ, has to pass a test every few months

On 1/12/2026 at 8:47 PM, snoop1130 said:

The incident has highlighted the dangers faced by medical staff working night and rotating shifts

Such a sad story, but Nothing to do with working nights or shift rotations.

It's poor genes.

People who have inherited poor DNA will die in any workplace, working days or nights

6 minutes ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Did she have any medication? A flu jab perhaps!

Yup... of all the possible causes... it was the flu jab and this is the perfect place to spread your Anti-vax propoganda... Well done on being a true grade A1 co<kwomble...

7 minutes ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Did she have any medication? A flu jab perhaps!

Let's please not turn this into another vaccine conspiracy thread.

What incredible stupidity and ignorance and arrogance blaming all health problems on jabs.

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Such a sad story, but Nothing to do with working nights or shift rotations.

No, it most likely is.

There is scientific data to suggest working night shift can harm health.

Maybe some people are able to tolerate it better than others and have more robust systems, though.

I went to see my urologist at a government hospital yesterday - 6-monthly check-up.

My appointment was for 0800 - I arrived at 1500 (from experience I have learnt that some patients arrive at 0500-0600, some nursing staff seem to start before 0700, doctor maybe at the clinic around 1000 (having started work around 0800); by arriving at 0800 I may get a 80-100 queue number, but will have a 5-7 hour wait to see the doctor in a very crowded room). I received queue number 125, eventually saw the doctor at 1845; exit clinic just before 1900.

I have chatted with some of the nurses at the hospital over the years, and know some of them started work 0800, other at 0600. When I finished with the urologist I asked if he was going home now - he replied that he had to check on some patients in the surgical ward, and he hoped to be heading home before 2000. This seems to be the rule rather than the exception; apart from those doctors who run after hours clinics, which often close at 2000-2100, staffed with nurses and nurse assistants from the hospitals where the doctors are employed..

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