Thai Worker Dies After Denied Sick Leave

A 30-year-old Thai factory worker named May died after her manager denied her sick leave request, despite her worsening health condition due to an inflamed large intestine. May initially took medical leave from September 5 to September 9, but her condition did not improve. On September 12, she requested additional sick leave, which was denied by her manager, forcing her to return to work on September 13. She collapsed 20 minutes into her shift and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery but died the next day from necrotizing enterocolitis. Delta Electronics Thailand, her employer, expressed deep sorrow over her death and announced an investigation into the incident. The case has sparked discussions on work-life balance and employee well-being globally.