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Queen gives money for medical costs after riot

Written by Writer on Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Queen gives money for medical costs after riot

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit donated 100,000 baht to pay for medical treatment for people injured in Tuesday morning riot when police fired teargas at anti-government protesters in front of the Parliament, according to Director of Vajira Hospital Dr Chaiwan Chaorenchoketawee.

Dr Chaiwan said that he is informed by the Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary that HM the Queen is concerned about those injured in the riot, so she donated 100,000 baht to cover their medical treatment.

According to Dr Chaiwan, 71 people have been injured in the riot. Of all, 47 were taken to the Vajira Hospital.

The one with the most severe condition is identified as Chaiya Poomkaew, who has lost his left leg.

Bangkok Post

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