Listen to this articleThe management of Roi Et Hospital posted the picture of nurse Yuparak Sukwandee and its condolence message on Facebook on Sunday. Dr Wiwat said the deceased nurse had reportedly been unwell but chose to continue working, prioritising her patients and colleagues over her own health. The draft law, already submitted to the House Speaker, seeks to improve working hours, reduce excessive overtime and provide fairer compensation. Meanwhile, Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat expressed condolences and said an investigation would determine whether the nurse had any underlying medical conditions. The draft regulation, he said, is undergoing consultations before being submitted for cabinet consideration and is expected to address fair working hours and remuneration.

Source: Bangkok Post January 12, 2026 22:08 UTC