On December 12, 2024, it was revealed that General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, former Prime Minister of Thailand, is in critical condition following a severe bloodstream infection. He is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU at Phramongkutklao Hospital.
General Chavalit has been hospitalized for over a month and was moved to a sterile ICU room on Tuesday night due to infections affecting his bloodstream, lungs, and urinary tract. Visits are not permitted at this time, and his family is closely monitoring his condition.