The fire broke out at Ratchathewi apartment on April 3, killing at least three people and injuring 61 others. The embassy in Thailand also confirmed the identities of 13 Vietnamese citizens injured in the fire. In the afternoon, ambassador Nguyễn Hải Bằng went to the hospital to visit the victims affected by the fire.
The building was built 30 years ago. Nearly 20 Vietnamese students are living in the building.