Thai Toddler, 2, Becomes Nation's Youngest Organ Donor
The article is about a 2-year-old girl named "Nong Koon" who passed away from a seizure/brain death. Her family donated her organs (both kidneys and four heart valves) at Buddhachinaraj Hospital in Phitsanulok on Oct 20, 2026 (2569 BE). She
In a deeply moving gesture, the family of two-year-old 'Nong Kun' donated both kidneys and all four heart valves after her passing, offering a profound gift of life to fellow humans awaiting organ transplants.
On October 20, 2026, at the forensic medicine department of Phutthachinrach Hospital in Phitsanulok, hospital director Dr. Rakpong Wiangcharoen led executives, physicians, nurses, and staff in a water-pouring ceremony to honor Supattra Sae-Heng, affectionately known as 'Nong Kun,' aged two years and three months. Her mother, 29-year-old Kanokrada Padan, father, 39-year-old Charothon Sae-Heng, nine-year-old brother, grandparents, and relatives attended the somber occasion. The hospital presented the family with a certificate of honor recognizing the child's charitable organ donation.
Dr. Rakpong disclosed that Nong Kun died from seizures leading to brain death. Her family, driven by faith, decided to donate viable organs — both kidneys and all four heart valves — which were processed according to protocol and entered into the Thai Red Cross Organ Donation Center's allocation system to help patients in need.
This case marks Thailand's youngest organ donor on record, according to the hospital. Organ utilization requires specialist evaluation for suitability and safety, while certain tissues may be used under established guidelines. Dr. Rakpong emphasized that national and Ministry of Public Health policy aims to promote public access to organ donation systems alongside improved screening and fair allocation for waiting patients.
Nong Kun's organs have entered the Red Cross allocation system. Both kidneys can assist two recipients, while the four heart valves' potential beneficiary count depends on specialist assessment and organ compatibility. Preliminary data indicates the donation could help at least three patients. The family transformed their loss into an extraordinary act of giving.
Mother Kanokrada revealed Nong Kun had suffered from epilepsy since five months old, with intermittent seizures. A severe episode accompanied by high fever on September 28 led to a coma at a local hospital before transfer to Phutthachinrach. After doctors confirmed brain death, she conceived the idea of a final meritorious act through organ donation. The decision was made collectively with grandparents and relatives, all agreeing that organ donation represented supreme merit.
Though the family lost their beloved daughter, Kanokrada said, if her organs allow other patients to continue living, it is an immensely valuable outcome. She hopes the merit from this donation guides Nong Kun to a favorable rebirth and prays that in a future life, she will be blessed with a healthy, strong body.
