In a heart-wrenching tale of negligence and a desperate quest for justice, a 19-year-old student from Myanmar has been thrust into an unthinkable nightmare following the tragic death of his brother in a horrific motorcycle accident. The chain of events surrounding this calamity highlights not only the grievous loss of a young life but also unveils an alarming series of bureaucratic failures and apparent indifference that has left a family shattered and fighting back against the overwhelming odds.
The fateful incident unfolded under the glaring Bangkok sun, near Assumption University, on November 18 of the previous year. A promising young student, the victim was en route to his studies accompanied by his 17-year-old cousin. Their routine ride took a disastrous turn when a 40-year-old driver, in a reckless maneuver, executed an illegal U-turn over a solid line. The unforgiving impact left the motorcycle riders with no chance to evade the impending collision.
The severity of the crash was undeniable, yet, in a baffling miscarriage of due diligence, crucial evidence vanished into thin air. Despite the university’s sophisticated surveillance system, CCTV footage conveniently went missing, as did critical data from the offending vehicle’s black box. As if the situation weren’t dire enough, the chilling aftermath of the crash revealed more systemic failures. With the victim lying perilously injured on the mercilessly scorching asphalt, help was distressingly delayed; the university’s ambulance was incapacitated due to a flat tire.
In a desperate measure, friends of the wounded, albeit against warnings, managed to transport him into a significantly delayed emergent vehicle. Their cries for assistance were met with an unforgivable silence from university staff and security personnel, who seemed to vanish into the landscape of apathy. The next hurdle? A rushed journey to Ruamchai Pracharug Hospital, only to face a roadblock as persistent as it was heartless. Hospital staff stood firm in their refusal to administer life-saving treatment without the patient’s passport, a delay that proved critical.
With the ticking clock sealing the young man’s fate, surgical intervention on his severe brain injuries came tragically late, reducing his odds of survival to a meager 10%. His subsequent passing was not greeted with compassionate support for the grieving family, but rather an expectation of bureaucratic constraints and shocking insensitivity. The hospital demanded a hefty 200,000 baht to release the body, leaving the family financially crippled amidst their sorrow.
Even in their deepest grief, the family’s resilience was put to the test by a cabal of unscrupulous university officials. Instead of sanctuary, they were met with pressure to abandon legal pursuits. An insultingly meager offer of 20,000 baht was dangled as “funeral support,” while a BBA department employee callously jeered, “If you don’t want to return to your country, respect ours.” Their nightmare was compounded at the police station, where university representatives’ laughter echoed, amplifying the family’s anguish.
The saga didn’t end there — at the funeral, a VME assistant’s disinterest was palpable, seen engrossed in his phone while the family mourned. Myanmar faculty members who stood with the family faced harassment; one was even threatened with violence, as detailed by the Vlog by_Julia Facebook page.
United in solidarity, the family is now steadfastly pursuing legal action against both the callous driver and the negligent university. Despite immense pressure to settle, they refuse to yield, driven by an unwavering demand for justice — not just for their lost kin, but as a beacon to prevent such chilling negligence from haunting others.
The tragic tapestry woven with threads of Assumption University’s indifference paints a sobering picture of the institution’s failures, both in crisis management and in the basic tenets of human empathy. This distressing episode sends a shiver down the spines of parents contemplating their child’s education in foreign lands, serving as a disconcertingly real cautionary tale.
The lack of empathy and outright negligence by the university is shocking. This seems like a major failure at multiple levels.
Absolutely. Universities should be held to a higher standard, especially when students’ lives are at risk.
Exactly, and their poor response post-accident almost feels intentional to avoid liability.
I agree, it’s horrifying to think a flat tire could delay help in such a severe situation.
I feel terrible for the family, but this could happen anywhere. It’s not just Assumption University that’s at fault.
Sure, accidents happen everywhere, but the apathy shown by the university staff is what’s troubling here.
Yeah, shouldn’t they have protocols for such emergencies? Ignoring it just magnifies the tragedy.
True, but can’t overlook the negligence either. There’s a lesson here they need to learn.
This is a horrifying series of events. How can anyone justify the lack of response from the hospital too?
Healthcare systems sometimes wrap themselves too tightly in red tape, sadly. But a passport requirement is baffling.
It really is. Policies like this can cost lives and tarnish reputations indefinitely.
Makes me worried as a parent thinking about sending my kids abroad. What measures can foreign parents take to ensure safety?
True, international students are vulnerable in such situations. Awareness and foresight in choosing institutions might help.
Absolutely. Need to ask tough questions during the selection process.
Shame on those who are trying to cover this up. A full investigation should be launched.
This could make Assumption University’s image take a huge hit internationally. Reputation takes years to build and moments to destroy.
Indeed, and in today’s media landscape, news travels fast.
What happened to the missing evidence? It’s suspicious it went missing right at a critical moment.
Convenient, right? Feels like a cover-up to avoid responsibility.
CCTV footage disappearing isn’t just bad luck. I’d be very concerned about that.
Justice must be served, no matter how long it takes. This negligence is intolerable.
I’m curious how this case would hold up in court. There seems to be ample reason to file serious charges.
It really depends on the legal system’s integrity and ability to withstand pressure from powerful entities.
It sounds like the university is trying to brush this aside and pay their way clean. Families like these need our support.
True, and the 20,000 baht offer is almost insulting, especially after such a heartbreaking loss.
It’s like they’re trying to put a price on a life. Sickening.
This whole situation raises ethical questions we can’t ignore. I’m curious how other institutions handle similar crises.
As a Myanmar citizen, this case makes my blood boil. Where is the humanity in these institutions?
Let’s not forget, these poor crisis management practices put future students at risk. This needs widespread attention.