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The Star
7 hours ago
- The Star
Thailand to compensate Malaysian victims of Bangkok fire attack
BANGKOK: The Thai government will provide compensation to two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here. Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry Natreeya Taweewong reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing the best possible care and assistance to the victims until they are able to return home safely. "The ministry will also provide assistance under the Thai government's compensation measures, including medical expenses and emotional distress compensation to both victims," she said in a statement on Monday. ALSO READ: Consular aid for M'sians set on fire in Bangkok According to Natreeya, medical expenses will be reimbursed according to actual costs stated in receipts up to a maximum of 500,000 baht (RM65,400) and emotional distress compensation of 50,000 baht (RM6,500). "This brings the total compensation to a maximum of 550,000 baht per person. The government will consider additional assistance as appropriate based on the situation, with other cases subject to the discretion of the attending physicians," she said. She said the ministry, in collaboration with all relevant agencies, will ensure the best possible medical care, logistical support and psychological assistance for the injured Malaysian tourists. Natreeya said the condition of both victims have significantly improved, with the female tourist now able to communicate through writing. ALSO READ: Malaysian embassy assures support for nationals injured in Bangkok fire attack She acknowledged that while families of the victims have expressed their wishes to transfer them back to Malaysia for further treatment, doctors do not recommended travel at this time. "Therefore, the patients will continue to receive treatment in Thailand for the time being," she said. The two Malaysians, Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, and Ong Yik Leong, 26, were attacked by an unemployed man who doused them with thinner before setting them alight near a shopping mall on Ratchadamri Road at around 10pm on Thursday. Gan is currently receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital for second-degree burns on over 36% of her body, while Ong is being treated in the intensive care unit at Police General Hospital for second-degree burns to his upper body. – Bernama
New Straits Times
7 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Thailand to compensate Malaysians set on fire in attack in Bangkok
BANGKOK: The Thai government will provide compensation to two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here on Thursday night. Tourism and Sports Ministry permanent secretary Natreeya Taweewong reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing the best possible care and assistance to the victims until they are able to return home safely. "The ministry will also provide assistance under the Thai government's compensation measures, including medical expenses and emotional distress compensation to both victims," she said in a statement. Natreeya said medical expenses will be reimbursed according to actual costs stated in receipts, up to a maximum of 500,000 baht (RM65,380), while emotional distress compensation will amount to 50,000 baht. "This brings the total compensation to a maximum of 550,000 baht per person. "The government will consider additional assistance as appropriate based on the situation, with other cases subject to the discretion of the attending physicians," she said. Natreeya said the ministry, in collaboration with all relevant agencies, will ensure the best possible medical care, logistical support and psychological assistance for the injured Malaysian tourists. She said the condition of both victims had significantly improved, with the female tourist now able to communicate through writing. She acknowledged that while families of the victims have expressed their wishes to transfer them back to Malaysia for further treatment, doctors have not recommended travel at this time. "Therefore, the patients will continue to receive treatment in Thailand for the time being," she said. The two Malaysians — Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, and 26-year-old Ong Yik Leong — were attacked by an unemployed man who allegedly doused them with thinner before setting them alight near a shopping mall on Ratchadamri Road about 10pm on Thursday. Gan is currently receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital for second-degree burns over 36 per cent of her body, including her face, chest, and arm. Ong, meanwhile, is being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Police General Hospital for second-degree burns to his upper body, both front and back.
Borneo Post
8 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Thailand pledges full care, aid for M'sian tourists burnt in Ratchadamri incident
Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Natreeya Taweewong. Photo credit: Ministry of Tourism and Sports Thailand BANGKOK (Aug 11): The Thai government will provide compensation to two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here on Thursday night. Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Natreeya Taweewong, reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing the best possible care and assistance to the victims until they are able to return home safely. 'The ministry will also provide assistance under the Thai government's compensation measures, including medical expenses and emotional distress compensation to both victims,' she said in a statement on Monday. According to Natreeya, medical expenses will be reimbursed according to actual costs stated in receipts, up to a maximum of 500,000 baht, while emotional distress compensation will amount to 50,000 baht. 'This brings the total compensation to a maximum of 550,000 baht per person. The government will consider additional assistance as appropriate based on the situation, with other cases subject to the discretion of the attending physicians,' she said. She said the ministry in collaboration with all relevant agencies, will ensure the best possible medical care, logistical support and psychological assistance for the injured Malaysian tourists. Natreeya said the condition of both victims have significantly improved, with the female tourist now able to communicate through writing. She acknowledged that while families of the victims have expressed their wishes to transfer them back to Malaysia for further treatment, doctors have not recommended travel at this time. 'Therefore, the patients will continue to receive treatment in Thailand for the time being,' she said. The two Malaysians, Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, and Ong Yik Leong, 26, were attacked by an unemployed man who allegedly doused them with thinner before setting them alight near a shopping mall on Ratchadamri Road at around 10 pm on Thursday. Gan is currently receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital for second-degree burns over 36 per cent of her body, including her face, chest, and arm, while Ong is being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Police General Hospital for second-degree burns to his upper body, both front and back. – Bernama Bangkok burn patients compensation lead tourists
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Thailand pledges full care for Malaysian tourists burnt in Bangkok
BANGKOK: The Thai government has pledged full compensation and medical support for two Malaysian tourists severely burnt in an attack on Ratchadamri Road. Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Natreeya Taweewong, confirmed the ministry's commitment to assisting the victims until their safe return. 'The ministry will also provide assistance under the Thai government's compensation measures, including medical expenses and emotional distress compensation to both victims,' she said. Medical costs will be reimbursed up to 500,000 baht, while emotional distress compensation is set at 50,000 baht per person. 'This brings the total compensation to a maximum of 550,000 baht per person,' Natreeya added. Additional aid may be considered based on medical assessments and the victims' evolving needs. The ministry is coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure comprehensive medical and psychological care. Natreeya noted that the victims' conditions have improved, with one now able to communicate in writing. Families have requested a transfer to Malaysia, but doctors advise against travel at this stage. 'Therefore, the patients will continue to receive treatment in Thailand for the time being,' she stated. The victims, Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, and Ong Yik Leong, 26, were attacked with thinner and set alight near a shopping mall last Thursday. Gan is being treated for second-degree burns covering 36% of her body, while Ong remains in ICU for upper-body burns. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
10 hours ago
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Thailand pledges full care, aid for Malaysian tourists burnt in Ratchadamri incident
Medical expenses will be reimbursed according to actual costs stated in receipts, up to a maximum of 500,000 baht, while emotional distress compensation will amount to 50,000 baht. 11 Aug 2025 02:30pm Photo for illustration purposes only. BANGKOK - The Thai government will provide compensation to two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here on Thursday night. Permanent Secretary of the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Natreeya Taweewong, reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing the best possible care and assistance to the victims until they are able to return home safely. "The ministry will also provide assistance under the Thai government's compensation measures, including medical expenses and emotional distress compensation to both victims,' she said in a statement on Monday. According to Natreeya, medical expenses will be reimbursed according to actual costs stated in receipts, up to a maximum of 500,000 baht, while emotional distress compensation will amount to 50,000 baht. "This brings the total compensation to a maximum of 550,000 baht per person. The government will consider additional assistance as appropriate based on the situation, with other cases subject to the discretion of the attending physicians,' she said. She said the ministry in collaboration with all relevant agencies, will ensure the best possible medical care, logistical support and psychological assistance for the injured Malaysian tourists. Natreeya said the condition of both victims have significantly improved, with the female tourist now able to communicate through writing. She acknowledged that while families of the victims have expressed their wishes to transfer them back to Malaysia for further treatment, doctors have not recommended travel at this time. "Therefore, the patients will continue to receive treatment in Thailand for the time being,' she said. The two Malaysians, Gan Xiao Zhen, 27, and Ong Yik Leong, 26, were attacked by an unemployed man who allegedly doused them with thinner before setting them alight near a shopping mall on Ratchadamri Road at around 10 pm on Thursday. Gan is currently receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital for second-degree burns over 36 per cent of her body, including her face, chest, and arm, while Ong is being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Police General Hospital for second-degree burns to his upper body, both front and back. - BERNAMA
