Caddie Loses Sight in One Eye After Golf-Ball Strike, Treatment Costs Disputed

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Ms. Joy, a 31-year-old caddie at a golf course in Pathum Thani, filed a complaint at the law office of Rachapol Sirisak in Muang District, Nonthaburi Province, on November 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM. She reported that a female customer driving a new BMW struck her right eye with a golf ball, causing complete blindness. The incident occurred on October 13, 2026, at the Pak Khlong Rangsit Police golf course. Doctors confirmed that her right eye was completely blind. The other party offered 500 Thai baht and paid initial medical expenses of 50,000 Thai baht, out of a total of 65,000 Thai baht, claiming both parties were negligent. Rachapol Sirisak, the lawyer, stated that negligent actions causing serious injury to others can result in a prison sentence of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 60,000 Thai baht. Police at the Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station have scheduled a mediation meeting between the parties for November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.