Elderly care center sparks shock over beds locked in cages

5 October 2026 - Shocking images from an elderly and dependent-patient care center have raised serious concerns following the discovery of metal cages installed around several beds. The revelation came after a woman contacted authorities via the Thai TV program Hone Krasae, claiming that her son and daughter-in-law had forcibly placed her in the facility against her will and kept her there for more than two and a half years.

She alleged that she had endured physical abuse, threats, and forced medication before secretly reaching out to her sister for assistance to escape the facility.

Following her complaint, officers from the Central Investigation Bureau joined forces with the Hone Krasae team to investigate the care center. During their visit, they found metal fencing that appeared like cages throughout the facility, including around the building and residential areas. Concertina razor wire was also spotted attached to some of the fences.

However, the most disturbing discovery was made inside the rooms where elderly people and dependent patients were residing. Authorities uncovered metal cages fixed around and secured to some of the beds, prompting questions about the conditions at the facility and the purpose of the metal structures.

The unsettling images have sparked a wave of concern and raised doubts about the well-being of the elderly individuals housed in the care center. Authorities are now diligently examining the circumstances surrounding the case and assessing whether any laws were violated during the woman's alleged confinement at the facility.