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Rama II Hospital faulted for mishandling patient suffering from acid attack

2 Oct 07:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Public Health Ministry found grounds to charge Rama II Hospital for its poor handling of an acid attack victim who later died after being refused emergency treatment.
Investigations revealed the hospital allowed a nurse instead of a doctor to examine the patient and denied critical emergency care, leading to alleged offenses under the Hospital Act punishable by prison and fines.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.