Bangkok hospital manager criticised following pharmacist’s suicide
Opinions among Thai netizens are divided after viewing a conversation between a manager at Rama 9 Hospital in Bangkok and a pharmacist who recently committed suicide, leaving a note claiming that pressure from his manager led to his tragic decision.
Esor News yesterday, October 30, shared screenshots of the conversation between the hospital manager named Aof and the pharmacist named Moomind. The page included part of Moomind’s suicide note in the caption.
“Aof, I have to make this decision and leave everyone I love because I was unlucky to meet a manager like you. You never listened to me and chose to put pressure on people to make them quit.”
The page stated that Moomind was a pharmacist at Rama 9 Hospital in Bangkok’s Rama 9 neighbourhood. He tragically ended his life in his car, leaving a suicide note for his family and colleagues. In his letter, he clearly stated that he felt a toxic relationship with his manager was the primary cause.
In the conversation, manager Aof suggested that Moomind step down if he was unhappy working at the hospital. Aof also criticised Moomind’s performance in the group chat for medical staff, rather than addressing the matter privately.
In one exchange, Aof proposed that Moomind switch to another team to avoid working with him if he felt under excessive pressure. Aof wrote…
“Are you interested in moving to work in the drug storage? That way, you won’t have to feel uncomfortable working with me.”
Hospital speaks
Many netizens agreed that Aof placed undue pressure on Moomind to make him resign from the hospital. They also noted that no manager should criticise a team member in a group chat, but rather, such matters should be discussed privately.
Others felt that Aof was genuinely trying to find a more suitable role for Moomind. They argued that Aof’s words did not seem harsh or threatening.
Following the online controversy, Rama 9 Hospital today, October 31, expressed its condolences to Moomind’s family and promised to investigate the toxic work environment described in Moomind’s letter.
The hospital assured Moomind’s family that it would offer support and assistance as needed. It also urged all departments to work together with empathy, promoting this as a core organisational value.
Moomind’s older sister shared on her Facebook account that he had been suffering from depression. The family, hospital management board, and Moomind himself previously discussed the issues he was facing. Moomind loved his career and the organisation deeply, so he refused to resign and continued working to prove himself.
The sister stated that the manager already learned a significant lesson and the family did not wish to complicate the matter further. She added that the family members are also not prepared to give interviews to any media outlets.
The manager and Moomind’s other colleagues have not provided any information to the media.
If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.
