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Public Health Ministry mobilises burns and ICU beds after Lat Phrao fire kills 27
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Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has mobilised specialist burns units and intensive-care beds in Bangkok and surrounding provinces after the fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao killed at least 27 people and injured 63.
Key facts
- Speaking at Rajavithi Hospital at 12.30pm on Monday, July 13, Dr Somruek Jungsaman, permanent secretary for public health, said consolidated figures recorded at 3.26am showed that 22 of the injured were in the red, or critical, category.
- A further 33 patients were classified as yellow, indicating moderate injuries, while eight were placed in the green category with minor injuries.
- The 63 injured people were taken to 16 hospitals across Bangkok.
- Rajavithi Hospital and Phyathai Phaholyothin Hospital received 11 patients each, while Vimut Hospital received nine.
Summary
Speaking at Rajavithi Hospital at 12.30pm on Monday, July 13, Dr Somruek Jungsaman, permanent secretary for public health, said consolidated figures recorded at 3.26am showed that 22 of the injured were in the red, or critical, category.
A further 33 patients were classified as yellow, indicating moderate injuries, while eight were placed in the green category with minor injuries.