(१). News related to events and topics or subjects or issues:
A 65-year-old woman in Thailand, believed to be dead and about to be cremated at the Wat Rat Prakhong Tham Buddhist temple near Bangkok, was found alive by temple staff. The temple’s general manager, Pairat Soodthoop, heard a faint knock from the coffin and immediately had it opened, discovering the woman “opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin.” She was then rushed to a hospital, where doctors confirmed she was alive.
(२). Causes of events and topics or subjects or issues:
The woman’s apparent death was caused by severe hypoglycaemia, a condition in which blood sugar levels drop critically low, leading her to appear lifeless. Her health had been deteriorating over the past two years, and her family, who had traveled nearly 500 km from Phitsanulok for the cremation, were initially told by local officials that she had died. The absence of a death certificate contributed to the confusion, and there was no evidence of respiratory failure or cardiac arrest.
(३). Lessons to be learned from events and topics or subjects or issues:
This incident highlights the importance of thorough medical verification before declaring death. It underscores the dangers of misdiagnosis in patients with severe medical conditions and the critical need for proper documentation such as death certificates. Additionally, it serves as a reminder for families and authorities to exercise caution and ensure hospital confirmation, especially when a patient’s health is fragile or unusual conditions like hypoglycaemia are involved.
