Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

BANGKOK - A fire broke out at Ramathibodi Hospital on the evening of 11th March, prompting emergency services to swiftly evacuate patients amidst chaotic scenes.

 

The blaze was reported at 7:27 PM and originated on the second floor of a nine-storey building, with lower floors used as laboratories and upper floors accommodating patients, reported Siam Rath.

Fire crews managed to contain the fire, but thick smoke continued to billow through the structure. Patients were moved from the left side of each floor to the right to ensure their safety. Efforts are ongoing to ventilate the smoke from the premises.

 

As of 8:12 PM, there were initial concerns about hospital staff possibly being trapped in a third-floor operating room. However, subsequent checks confirmed no one was left inside. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

-- 2025-03-12

 

 

That would be a scary situation for patients and staff. Wishing them all safe. 

I'm glad this ended well and nobody was harmed. I'm specialty glad that there was no significant damage to the structure, as this is by far the best public hospital in Thailand. I've been there, I've had exams and work done there, and they are outstanding.