Chinese Inmate Ming Chen Sun Out of Critical Condition but Remains Hospitalized; Corrections and Police Maintain 24-Hour Watch

Chinese inmate Ming Chen Sun, 31, has passed the critical phase of his medical emergency but continues hospitalization under close guard. On May 11, Sun was transferred to emergency care after experiencing seizures and loss of consciousness while imprisoned at Pattaya Special Prison on firearms and explosives charges. He was initially treated at Pattaya Pathumkhun Hospital before being moved to the ICU on the evening of the same day.

Initial drug screening did not detect methamphetamine or cannabis in his system. Preliminary medical assessment suggests Sun may have overdosed on prescribed medication. Doctors administered gastric lavage through a nasogastric tube and antitoxin injections, after which he showed improvement and began responding to medical commands, though he remains on mechanical ventilation. He continues to receive liquid nutrition through the nasogastric tube as he cannot eat solid food yet.

Laboratory tests show negative results for all drug types in his urine. Blood samples have been sent for detailed analysis to screen for alcohol, benzodiazepines, and pesticides, with results expected within 5-15 days. As of May 18, Sun has been cleared from ICU and moved to a secure ward, showing signs of improvement and increased consciousness. Corrections officers, police from Bang Lamung station, and special operations units maintain continuous 24-hour security around the hospital. Family visits remain restricted pending his recovery. Authorities believe his seizure was caused by medication overdose rather than drug use, and note he has a history of depression treatment.