{
  "id": 7288150,
  "title": "Phetchabun Hospital receives over 2 million baht in donations after mould photos spread online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/phetchabun-hospital-receives-over-2-million-baht-in-donations-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:47:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/09/14/phetchabun-hospital-receives-over-2-million-baht-in-donations-after-mould-photos-spread-online/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Petchabun Hospital received over 2 million baht in donations within 24 hours after mould photos spread online. The issue arose due to continuous air-conditioning on the fourth floor, causing moisture buildup between ceilings and mould growth despite regular cleaning. The hospital, facing a deficit of around 170 million baht, received the funds from its own resources and the government. Director Dr Kobchai Jirachanchai apologized for the facility's condition and accepted responsibility. The hospital's online presence rallied support with the hashtag #SavePhetchabunHospital. From September 12 to September 13, 2,276,646.64 baht were donated, with various contributions. Donations can be made in person or transferred to the official account at Krungthai Bank (No. 614-0-76611-7). Donors can claim a double tax deduction, following Revenue Department guidelines.",
  "summary": "PETCHABUN — 14 September 2026, Donations to Phetchabun Hospital exceeded 2 million baht in less than 24 hours after photos showing mould across a ward ceiling circulated online. Hospital administrators said the mould developed because the fourth floor is air-conditioned continuously while the third floor is not, allowing moisture to build up in the space […] The post Phetchabun Hospital receives…",
  "key_points": [
    "Phetchabun Hospital received over 2 million baht in donations within 24 hours.",
    "Mould photos spread online due to continuous air-conditioning on the fourth floor.",
    "Hospital faced a deficit of around 170 million baht and accepted responsibility."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}