Bangkok, Thailand – March 11th, 2025 – A fire broke out at Ramathibodi Hospital on Rama 6 Road in Bangkok Tuesday evening, prompting a rapid and coordinated response from emergency services and Royal Thai Army volunteers. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., saw no casualties, according to an update from Fire & Rescue Thailand on their official Facebook page at 8:40 p.m.
The blaze originated on the second floor of a nine-storey building within the hospital complex, forcing emergency teams to relocate patients and staff from the affected areas to safer zones. Thick smoke filled the facility, requiring swift action to ensure the safety of everyone present.
The Royal Thai Army’s involvement included personnel from the 12th Infantry Regiment and the 11th Support Regiment. Their tasks included managing traffic in coordination with Phaya Thai Police Station, establishing temporary parking areas for visitors, assisting in the evacuation of patients, and supporting hospital staff in moving vulnerable individuals to safety.
Photographs from the scene depicted army volunteers in action: some directing traffic under the glow of streetlights, others unloading supplies like bottled water from carts, and firefighters strategizing near red fire trucks outside the hospital.
Ramathibodi Hospital, a leading medical institution in Thailand, serves a large population in Bangkok and is known for its advanced medical facilities. The fire disrupted normal operations, but the quick response prevented a potential tragedy. Thai media reported that emergency teams worked tirelessly to clear smoke and relocate individuals from the left to the right side of each floor, minimizing risk and ensuring continuity of care for critical patients.
As of 12:03 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the situation at Ramathibodi Hospital is under control, with recovery efforts ongoing. The Royal Thai Army and emergency services have expressed gratitude for the public’s cooperation.
