Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Hospital Fined After Patient Records Used As Street Food Wrappers
A hospital in Thailand accidentally let patient records be used to wrap street food.
An influencer found the records, which had private health info on them.
The hospital got fined for not protecting patient data.
They had hired someone else to get rid of the records, but the person didn't do it right.
This shows how important it is to keep your health information safe.
A Thai hospital's patient records were used as wrappers for street food.
The hospital was fined 1.21 million baht (approx. US$37,000) for data privacy violations.
The incident went viral after being posted by social media influencer 'Doctor Lab Panda'.
The records contained patient identifiers and diagnoses, including hepatitis B information.
The hospital outsourced document disposal, but did not ensure proper handling.
- Who
- A private hospital, an influencer (Doctor Lab Panda), and a disposal company.
- What
- Confidential patient medical records were used as street food wrappers.
- When
- Recent, details of the incident went viral in May, hospital fined August 2025.
- Where
- Thailand, specifically Ubon Ratchathani province.
- Why
- The hospital's improper disposal of sensitive patient data resulted in a breach of privacy.
Patient Privacy Advocates
Hospital and Vendors
Accountability
Patient Privacy Advocates
Patients' personal information should be strictly protected.
Hospital and Vendors
Vendors should be held accountable for their recycling methods and any resulting health risks.
Health Risk
Patient Privacy Advocates
The hospital should face legal repercussions for failing to protect sensitive patient data.
Hospital and Vendors
Potential health risks from the wrappers (e.g. contaminated paper)
- Fine Amount
- 1.21 million baht (approx. US$37,000)
- Influencer
- Doctor Lab Panda
- Food
- Khanom Tokyo (crepes)
- Location
- Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand
- Data compromised
- Patient identifiers and diagnoses, including hepatitis B records.
