Bangkok: His Majesty the King has extended his royal care to the victims of a recent earthquake, accepting them as royal patients. The Prime Minister, Ms. Paethongtarn, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Mr. Phumtham Vejchai, visited the injured at Vajira Hospital. They were welcomed by Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok. Currently, three individuals are being treated at Vajira Hospital due to the earthquake. Two were injured from jumping off their condominium, and one suffered injuries from falling concrete slabs.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn stated in an interview that all injured individuals have been accepted under royal patronage. Of the patients being treated, two are in Vajira Hospital with collapsed lungs, one in the ICU and one in a regular ward. It is believed the two ICU patients had infections prior to the incident, but doctors expect them to recover. The third patient sustained minor injuries and has been discharged.
In response to queries about the patients' nationalities, Ms. Paethongtarn confirmed they were foreign workers. She mentioned that while one patient has been identified, the identity of the other remains unknown. The doctor recounted the events of March 28, noting that patients were quickly relocated to safer areas, although the ICU was not moved. All individuals were eventually safe, and more than 500 people have been moved back to their original locations. The Ministry of Public Health has been actively coordinating with hospitals to ensure adherence to fire drill measures.