Chonburi Hospital explains controversy over locked disabled patient’s car
CHONBURI — 17 September 2026, Chonburi Hospital has clarified a widely shared incident involving a man whose car was wheel-locked after he parked in a disabled parking space while picking up his father, who has a leg disability, from the hospital. The incident sparked criticism online after a video showed the man’s vehicle being wheel-locked […] The post Chonburi Hospital explains controversy…
CHONBURI — On September 17, 2026, Chonburi Hospital issued a clarification regarding a controversial incident in which a man's car was wheel-locked while he was picking up his disabled father from the hospital. The incident was widely shared online after a video showed a security guard securing the man's vehicle in a disabled parking space.
Chonburi Hospital announced on Thursday that the parking area involved does not belong to the hospital. Instead, it is a privately operated facility managed by a foundation. The foundation's leadership comprises individuals who are not employed by the hospital, and the hospital has no involvement in managing this privately owned space.
The hospital explained that it has designated disabled parking spots in front of its entrance, staffed by security personnel to assist patients with disabilities. Although the incident occurred off hospital grounds, the hospital promptly contacted the foundation following the incident. Chonburi Hospital expressed its intention to collaborate with the foundation to understand the situation and explore ways to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The hospital reiterated its dedication to delivering healthcare services with a focus on meeting the needs of all patients, including those with disabilities, and to ensuring convenient access to its services.
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