Luxury Porsche worth over 10 million baht catches fire in Bangkok

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A luxury Porsche worth over 10 million baht caught fire in front of a showroom in Bangkok’s Srinakarin area, causing severe damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to nearby cars or the building.

The incident occurred yesterday, with the 1197 Traffic Hotline page sharing the dramatic event that unfolded in front of the luxury car showroom. The fire broke out suddenly, engulfing the Porsche parked at the front of the showroom. The blaze caused extensive damage to the side and rear sections of the vehicle.

A fire broke out involving a vehicle at the Srinakarin Road showroom at 1.42pm yesterday. The blaze has been contained and did not spread to adjacent vehicles or the building, stated the 1197 Traffic Hotline page. The Traffic Police Division, TFPD, and volunteers quickly responded to the scene to manage the situation.

Images from the scene show the luxury Porsche enveloped in flames, with thick smoke billowing from the car’s body. The rapid response from authorities prevented the fire from affecting other vehicles or the showroom structure, averting a potentially larger disaster.

An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire. Authorities are meticulously examining the scene and gathering evidence to understand what led to the sudden ignition of the high-end vehicle, reported KhaoSod.

Witnesses at the scene expressed relief that the fire did not escalate further.

“It was a relief to see the fire contained so quickly. The situation could have been much worse if it had spread to other cars or the building.”

Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses, with authorities committed to providing clear answers regarding the cause of the fire.

In related news, a car fire erupted on Thepprasit Road in South Pattaya last Thursday, May 16, causing chaos near the Buffalo Market. A black Kia van burst into flames, sending thick smoke billowing across the road towards Jomtien Beach, bringing traffic to a standstill.

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Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Originally from Hong Kong, Puntid moved to Bangkok in 2020 to pursue further studies in translation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Puntid spent 8 years living in Manchester, UK. Before joining The Thaiger, Puntid has been a freelance translator for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and listening to music, as well as writing short fiction and poetry.

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