Doctor remembered as ‘giver of new life’ after her death
BANGKOK — The Thai Red Cross Society has paid tribute to an emergency medicine doctor who died unexpectedly after falling critically ill, saying her decision to become an organ donor has given several patients a chance at a new life. The Thai Red Cross Society on 8 September 2026 expressed its condolences to Dr. Ketjutha […] The post Doctor remembered as ‘giver of new life’ after her death…
Bangkok, Thailand - The Thai Red Cross Society has honored the memory of Dr. Ketjutha Makrod, affectionately known as "Dr. Ju," an emergency medicine specialist at Sanam Chai Khet Hospital. Dr. Ju's sudden and unexpected death on September 8, 2026, has left her family, colleagues, and friends deeply saddened. However, her legacy extends beyond the medical realm, as she chose to become an organ donor.
Her generous decision to donate her kidneys, eyes, heart valves, skin, and bones has offered renewed hope to several patients awaiting transplants. The Thai Red Cross Society, in their tribute, described Dr. Ju as a "giver of new life," acknowledging the profound impact her act of generosity continues to have. Despite her passing, her kindness and selflessness will be remembered for an extended period.
The organization expressed their deepest condolences to Dr. Ju's family, recognizing the immense difficulty they faced in making the decision to donate her organs during such a challenging time.
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