Preah Sihanouk governor orders medical care for 'lost' Thai national
Chonthiya Putthawong, born in 2001, was found lying on the street in the O'Tres area of commune 4 in Sihanoukville. Locals say she appeared to be confused and in a mild state of stress.
They informed the authorities, who promptly organised an ambulance to transport her to the referral hospital for treatment.
'The doctors questioned her, but she didn't respond much. She briefly mentioned having a headache and then said nothing further. The authorities also tried to question her, but there has been no response so far," explained Seng Nong, director of the Sihanoukville Provincial Referral Hospital.
Currently, the patient is receiving the best possible care from the Cambodian medical team. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
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