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Elderly care center owner’s son admits designing locked bed cages
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KANCHANABURI — 6 October 2026, The son of the owner of a elderly care center in Kanchanaburi has admitted that he personally designed the controversial metal cages installed over patients’ beds, saying the structures were intended as a safety measure.
Key facts
- KANCHANABURI — 6 October 2026, The son of the owner of a elderly care center in Kanchanaburi has admitted that he personally designed the controversial metal cages installed over patients’ beds, saying the structures were intended as a
- Speaking to the television program Ruang Den Yen Nee on 6 October, Teerapop Rangsisukanon, son of the care center’s owner, known “J,”
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- Its latest financial statement shows total revenue of 7.43 million baht, a 756.05% increase from the previous year’s figure, with a net profit of 474,102 baht.
- The facility operates under Sothonchai Nursing Home Co Ltd, which was registered on 17 September 2024 with registered capital of 2 million baht
Summary
Speaking to the television program Ruang Den Yen Nee on 6 October, Teerapop Rangsisukanon, son of the care center’s owner, known “J,” said he studied health sciences at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. He said he developed the cage-bed concept himself after learning from incidents involving patients and assessing their conditions.
“Everyone is now focusing on the cages,” J said, adding that he was prepared to take responsibility for shortcomings in assessing patients and reviewing their medical records.