The son of the owner of an elderly care center in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, has confessed to designing the metal cages found installed over patients’ beds. Teerapop Rangsisukanon stated the structures were created with the intention of ensuring patient safety. This admission comes following public outcry over the controversial restraints at the Kanchanaburi facility. He revealed his involvement during an interview on the television program Ruang Den Yen Nee on October 6, 2026. The cages sparked widespread condemnation, raising serious concerns about the treatment of the elderly within the care center. Further investigation is expected to determine the full extent of the situation and whether the "safety measure" constituted abuse. The case highlights the need for stricter regulations and oversight of elderly care facilities in Thailand.