Court Postpones Case: Tom Ratchaneekor Sues Lertsak Hospital for 50 Million Baht Over Botched Surgery – Pin Threatens 100 Million Baht Countersuit
Nonthaburi court postpones verdict in lawsuit by actress Tom Ratchaneekor against Lertsak Hospital over alleged botched surgery to August 2026, with hospital administrator threatening a 100 million baht countersuit if she prevails.
On May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM, Nonthaburi Provincial Court scheduled a verdict hearing in a case brought by former well-known actress Tom Ratchaneekor (Laphasinant Phandamaneethanakar) against Lertsak Hospital and four other defendants, seeking 50 million baht in damages for alleged surgical malpractice that resulted in facial disfigurement. The court has postponed the verdict hearing to August 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The hospital's attorney, Ruekdej Samutkota, revealed that the postponement was due to additional documents submitted by the plaintiff's legal team on April 10 after the case had been closed for arguments. These documents, which included translations of previously submitted evidence, required the court's further review. Although evidence presentation had concluded, the court determined it necessary to adjourn the verdict hearing to consider the new submissions, though this should not impact the final decision.
Pin Pisphatthanin Srichaiyanant, Lertsak Hospital's administrator and owner, stated that if she loses the case, she is prepared to immediately pay the full 50 million baht in cash. However, if she wins, she intends to file a countersuit seeking over 100 million baht in damages, given that the hospital's business has suffered significantly from nearly two years of litigation allegedly caused by the plaintiff's allegations. She noted that the hospital has experienced substantial business losses due to the claims that the initial surgical procedure was performed by the hospital, and she will consult further with her legal team regarding the countersuit.
