Elderly care center found housing 92 psychiatric patients
KANCHANABURI — 6 October 2026, Thailand’s Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) has found that an elderly care center in Tha Muang district, Kanchanaburi, was operating beyond the scope of its license, with 92 psychiatric patients among around 100 people under its care. Dr. Phuwadet Surakot, director-general of the DHSS under the Ministry of Public […] The post Elderly care center found…
Kanchanaburi — On October 6, 2026, Thailand's Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) uncovered that an elderly care center in Tha Muang district, Kanchanaburi, was operating beyond its licensed capacity. Director-General Dr. Phuwadet Surakot revealed that the inspection, prompted by complaints filed against the facility, found around 100 people under its care, including 92 psychiatric patients.
The DHSS had licensed the center to accommodate elderly individuals and those dependent on care, with a capacity for 50 beds. Inspectors discovered employees had installed metal fencing and razor wire, which contravenes regulations permitting psychiatric care for patients at the "green" level, displaying minimal agitation or posing no risk to others.
The Department of Mental Health will assess the mental health conditions of the psychiatric patients, transferring those exceeding the permitted level to appropriate facilities. Authorities may revoke the center's license, order corrective measures, or allow temporary suspension if problems persist, depending on the inspection results.
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