Fire devastates home in Phuket, leaves resident in shock
A fire erupted at a two-storey residence in Samkong Park Village, located north of Phuket Town, early yesterday, January 31. The incident left a 53 year old local in shock and resulted in extensive property damage.
Phuket City Police received notification of the fire on Pracha Samakkee Road in Ratsada at 12.20am. Firefighters were promptly dispatched and worked for about an hour and a half to contain the flames.
The homeowner, Chuleerat Saewong, was found in shock and transported by emergency services to Vachira Hospital. Her 23 year old son, Patipol Phromma, recounted that both he and his mother were asleep on the second floor when the fire began. He mentioned that he was not aware of the fire’s origin but was alerted by a neighbour who heard a noise resembling an explosion from the ground floor before noticing smoke, reported The Phuket News.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.
In similar news, a fire engulfed three houses during Chinese New Year celebrations in Samut Songkhram province when incense and candles were left unattended. In a separate incident in Nakhon Pathom, a similar fire destroyed a house entirely.
In other news, a devastating fire consumed a family home, destroying over 100,000 baht in cash but miraculously sparing five baht of gold. The incident occurred on the afternoon of December 27 last year, resulting in damages estimated at over 1 million baht.
House fires are a frequent concern in Thailand, often resulting in significant property damage, injuries, and fatalities. Due to a mix of urban density, outdated electrical systems, and informal housing structures, fires can spread rapidly, especially in major cities like Bangkok. Poor wiring, overloaded circuits, and aging infrastructure are major causes of fires, particularly in older buildings and markets. Many fires start in kitchens due to unattended cooking, gas leaks, or open flames.
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