Medical Condition and Sick Leave Requests
According to the Bangkok Post, May was diagnosed with an inflamed large intestine and had taken sick leave from September 5 to September 9, supported by a medical certificate. After four days of treatment in the hospital, she returned home but felt unwell and requested two additional days of sick leave.
On September 12, May asked her manager for another day off, explaining that her condition had worsened. However, her manager insisted she return to work and provide a new medical certificate, as she had already used many sick days. Concerned about her job security, May reported for work on September 13. Unfortunately, she collapsed just 20 minutes into her shift, according to a friend.
Emergency Surgery and Death
May was rushed back to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Despite medical efforts, she died the following day from necrotising enterocolitis.
Company Response
Delta Electronics Thailand expressed its sorrow over May’s death in a statement released on September 17. The company stated it was “devastated” by the loss of its employee and would initiate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
“At Delta Electronics, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are devastated by this loss. Our priority is to provide unwavering support to the employee’s family at this trying time,” said Victor Cheng, CEO of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL, in a statement posted on Facebook. He added that the company is committed to transparency and will keep all relevant parties informed as more information becomes available.This incident highlights the ongoing discussions about the importance of work-life balance and employee well-being in workplaces globally.
