Tragedy at Bangkok university: Family fights for justice after fatal crash
A 19 year old Myanmar student is demanding justice after his brother was killed in a horrific motorcycle accident near Assumption University, Bangkok, only to face a nightmare of medical delays, bureaucratic indifference, and shocking university negligence.
The tragedy unfolded at noon on November 18 last year when the victim and his 17 year old cousin were riding to university.
A 40 year old driver recklessly made an illegal U-turn over a solid line, leaving the motorcycle no time to brake. The crash was severe, but crucial evidence, including university CCTV footage and the car’s black box data, was unavailable.
As the injured student lay bleeding on the scorching asphalt for nearly an hour, the university’s ambulance was out of service due to a flat tire.
Friends, despite warnings not to move him, had no choice but to lift him into a delayed ambulance, while no university staff or security personnel stepped in to assist.
He was rushed to Ruamchai Pracharug Hospital, only to be met with yet another barrier, hospital staff refused treatment without his passport.
Further delays meant that by the time surgeons operated on his severe brain injuries, his survival chances were a devastating 10%.
After his tragic passing, the family faced further exploitation and insensitivity. The hospital demanded 200,000 baht to release his body, forcing the grieving family to pay out of pocket. University officials pressured them to drop legal action, offering a mere 20,000 baht in funeral support.
A BBA department staff member coldly told the grieving brother, “If you don’t want to return to your country, respect ours.”
University representatives laughed and chatted casually at the police station, showing no remorse. A VME assistant arrived unprepared at the funeral, scrolling on his phone while the family mourned.
To make matters worse, Myanmar faculty members who supported the family were harassed, with one being threatened with violence, according to Vlog by_Julia Facebook page.
The family is now suing both the driver and the university for gross negligence. Despite pressure to settle, they refuse to back down, demanding justice for their loss. Assumption University’s failures in crisis response and basic human compassion have been exposed, leaving a chilling warning for students and parents alike.
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