Udon Thani hospital staff beaten by patient over queue number (video)
A disturbing video surfaced online this week showing a hospital worker being brutally attacked by a patient at Nam Som Hospital in Udon Thani. The shocking footage, shared by Lieutenant Colonel Dr Thanakrit Chit-arirat, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, has sparked outrage and calls for tougher security in hospitals.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 5 at 8.56am, when a female staff assistant simply called out a patient’s name to receive a queue number. Instead of responding normally, the man lashed out, punching her in the face and causing injuries to her arm, face, and head.
Dr Thanakrit posted the clip with the message, “Again, hospital staff were physically assaulted.”
The video quickly gained traction, with social media users demanding strict legal action against the attacker.
Public outrage erupted in the comments, with many calling for the harshest possible punishment to set an example and deter further attacks on medical personnel. Others urged officials to implement stronger security measures to protect hospital workers from similar violence.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred, raising serious concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals in Thailand. Many argue that hospitals must enforce stricter protocols, including increased security personnel, surveillance systems, and emergency response measures, to prevent further assaults, reported Thairath.
In similar news, Immigration Bureau officers arrested and deported four Israeli men after they caused chaos at Pai Hospital and disrupted the local community in Mae Hong Son province.
The incident gained attention after a medical team shared their experience on social media, detailing the foreigners’ aggressive behaviour. They reportedly harassed hospital staff, insulted doctors, smoked inside the facility, refused to pay for treatment, stole from the hospital, and attempted to damage the emergency room door.
A doctor involved expressed concerns for her safety and was later criticised for allegedly harming Thailand’s tourism image after reporting the disturbance to local authorities.
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