Tribute "Ajarn Mor Ton," Associate Professor Dr. Teerasak Kaewomtawong A respiratory and critical care specialist was seriously injured when hit by a drug-using foreign motorcyclist who fled the scene on Koh Phangan; he has now passed away.
Regarding the hit-and-run accident involving a foreigner riding a motorcycle who collided with a person and fled on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Province, in the early hours of 23 May 2026, resulting in "Ajarn Mor Ton," Associate Professor Dr. Teerasak Kaewomtawong, a selfless volunteer medical instructor, sustaining severe injuries and requiring urgent treatment at Ramathibodi Hospital. The foreign motorcyclist was found to have no driving license and tested positive for cocaine.He was taken into custody for prosecution.As previously reported (Summary of the story of "Ajarn Mor Ton," the volunteer doctor hit by a speeding foreign motorcyclist on Koh Phangan)
Most recently, on 7 June 2025, the Vimut Hospital Facebook page posted a statement expressing condolences and mourning the passing of Associate Professor Dr. Teerasak Kaewomtawong, a respiratory and critical care specialist at the Lung Health Center.
Throughout his dedicated service, his contributions will be remembered and cherished by all of us forever.
We express our deepest condolences and wish his soul eternal peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Vimut Phaholyothin Hospital
Thanks to Vimut Hospital for the information