Bangkok: Forensic scientists at the Police General Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine are working diligently to verify the identities of five deceased individuals following a building collapse. Relatives suspecting that a family member may be trapped under the rubble are encouraged to collect DNA samples to expedite the identification process.
According to Thai News Agency, the atmosphere at the Police Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine is currently focused on identifying the bodies of those who perished in the building collapse. To ensure the accurate return of bodies for religious rites, DNA and fingerprint analyses are mandated. For victims who were migrant workers, additional verification through fingerprints or employer-provided information is required, though no employer has yet come forward to confirm identities.
Efforts from various sectors have intensified to assist in the identification process, anticipating an increase in recovered bodies from the ongoing search operations. The Police Forensic Institute and the Forensic Science Institute have prepared to manage the situation, deploying over 100 personnel from nearby areas to aid in the effort. Families with missing relatives are urged to provide DNA samples at the Police Forensic Institute to facilitate quicker investigations.