The atmosphere at the 2nd Thai Local Community Sports Event was immediately disrupted after a local footballer suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed on the field amid intense heat, causing great alarm among attendees.
On 18 March 2026 at the Public Works Department football field in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, during the match between the Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) and the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), the PAO team won decisively with a 7-0 score.
However, during the game, one player showed severe symptoms resembling heatstroke before losing consciousness and falling into a coma on the field. Medical staff and the onsite nursing team immediately rushed to assist, performing continuous CPR to save his life, then urgently transporting him to Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital.
The latest update from doctors reveals the patient is suffering from acute myocardial ischemia, a critical condition requiring urgent treatment. He remains under close 24-hour monitoring by doctors and nurses.
Fellow athletes and attendees have offered their support for a speedy recovery and urged all sports participants to prioritize health checks, especially cardiac evaluations before competing, particularly during extreme heat conditions that increase emergency risks.
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