Fire
- Thailand News
Fire at Sisaket electric bike shop causes million-baht damage
A fire broke out at an electric motorcycle shop, quickly spreading to a nearby mobile phone store and a bank, resulting in millions of baht in damages. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze that occurred yesterday, September 19, at 5.30pm. The incident took place in a two-storey building in the town of Rasisalai, Sisaket province. The fire reportedly…
- Phuket News
Fire destroys over 3 million baht of cannabis at Phuket warehouse
A fire at a warehouse in Srisoonthorn early today resulted in the destruction of more than 3 million baht worth of cannabis. The blaze broke out at a facility owned by J.L. Development in Moo 4 and was reported just before 7.30am. Police and firefighters from Srisoonthorn and Cheng Talay Municipalities quickly responded to the call. Firefighters battled the flames…
- Aviation News
Cathay soars again: A350 fleet back in action after fiery setback
Cathay Pacific Airways triumphantly re-launched its Airbus A350 aircraft, after a dramatic engine fire grounded the fleet and caused the cancellation of 90 flights over the past week. The fiery incident uncovered a rare issue with fuel hoses, triggering an urgent, large-scale inspection and repair operation across the airline’s A350 lineup. With 48 of these widebody jets under Cathay’s wing,…
- Phuket News
Phuket noodle shop fire scrambles safety after gas blunder
A blaze erupted at the ‘Reua-bai’ noodle shop on the Chalong-to-Kata road yesterday after a Myanmar worker accidentally left the gas on while cooking an egg dish. Police were alerted around 3.30pm, yesterday, September 8, prompting a swift response from officers and firefighters from Chalong Municipality. The fire caused substantial damage to the shop’s kitchen, located next to Mini Big…
- Thailand News
Fire at Samut Sakhon recycling factory triggers urgent evacuation
A fierce fire at a recycling factory in Samut Sakhon has raged for over three hours, prompting urgent evacuation of nearby residents. The fire, which started at 2am today, September 6, continues to spread and has already caused significant damage to the facility. Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a recycling factory in Moo 6, Bang Ya Phraek subdistrict,…
- Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai restaurant gas explosion leaves one seriously injured
A gas explosion at a cook-to-order restaurant in Chiang Mai’s Chang Phueak area resulted in a devastating fire, leaving one person seriously injured. Emergency services are investigating the incident that caused significant property damage. Yesterday, September 5, at 1.45pm, a fire broke out at a restaurant in the Santitham neighbourhood, located in Soi Ratchaphruek, Chang Phueak subdistrict, Mueang district, Chiang…
- Thailand News
British man escapes serious injury in Patong Hill motorbike fire
A British man narrowly avoided serious injury when his motorbike skidded and caught fire on Patong Hill yesterday. The incident occurred as the 62 year old rider was navigating the downhill slope past the Tiger Temple Shrine on his way to Patong Beach. Patong police received the call at approximately 2.14pm yesterday, September 2. Upon arrival, traffic police, Patong firefighters,…
- Thailand News
Thai woman fired after leave to care for ill child
A woman who took leave to care for her seriously ill child was given an ultimatum by her uncaring boss to return to work or be dismissed after three days, sparking divided opinions online. The incident unfolded on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+ where a chat conversation between an employee and her boss was shared. The conversation revealed that after…
- Thailand News
Fire at Nonthaburi building sparks panic among students (video)
A fire caused by an electrical short circuit at the Chao Phraya House building in Nonthaburi led to panic among students taking shelter from the rain. The blaze, which started under the ceiling, caused loud explosions and forced the students to flee. The incident occurred yesterday when officials from the Nonthaburi Municipality received a report of a fire at the…
- Bangkok News
Fire at Bangkok flower shop spreads, injures one person
A fire broke out at a flower and wreath shop in Bangkok, spreading to two adjacent units and injuring one person. Initially appearing manageable, the blaze escalated. The Rama Radio Centre received reports of a fire at 11.09pm yesterday, August 5, at a residential building opposite Sukhumvit Hospital on Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Nuea subdistrict, Watthana district. The Bangkok Fire…
- Thailand News
Alcohol spray machine explodes in Thai home (video)
A TikTok user issued a warning after an alcohol spray machine unexpectedly exploded in their home, leading to a fire. The incident occurred when the device was left plugged in for charging without any alcohol inside. TikTok user @nppts.n yesterday, August 5, shared a clip showing the aftermath of the explosion. The video showed the device, after being plugged in…
- Thailand News
Electric motorbike fire in Chon Buri prompts police investigation
An electric motorbike caught fire unexpectedly in the Ban Suan subdistrict, Mueang Chon Buri district, Chon Buri province, forcing the rider to abandon the vehicle. Firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze, and police are investigating the cause. A sudden fire engulfed an electric motorbike on Sukprayoon Road heading into Chon Buri City, causing the rider to abandon the vehicle.…
- Thailand News
Suspected short circuit ignites fire at Pak Kret Police Station
A fire broke out at the Pak Kret Police Station, in Nonthaburi, yesterday prompting a swift response from local police, firefighters, and volunteers. The blaze was quickly contained, preventing major damage and resulting in no injuries. Investigations reveal that the fire broke out in a two-storey old building behind the station, at 8.40pm yesterday, July 16. The ground floor housed…
- Phuket News
Fire ravages Karon Night Plaza, damages exceed 43 million baht
A devastating fire at Karon Night Plaza over the weekend ravaged 20 shops, causing damage exceeding 43 million baht, Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee confirmed. The blaze erupted early morning on July 13, primarily affecting seafood and clothing stalls. Firefighters were alerted to the scene at approximately 11.40pm on July 12 night and continued battling the flames into the early hours…
- Thailand News
Fire destroys 13 rental rooms in Bangkok, residents relocated
A devastating fire engulfed a two-storey wooden house divided into rental rooms in Bangkok, destroying 13 rooms. Investigators suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause and have temporarily relocated the affected residents to Wat Don temple for shelter. The incident occurred at 12.20am today, July 12, when the Deputy Inspector at Yannawa Police Station, Phuriwat Jirakratathat, received a report…
- Thailand News
Cat-astrophic fire in Bangkok building kills 21 cats, injures five
A devastating fire last night engulfed a four-storey commercial building in Don Mueang, Bangkok, leaving 21 cats dead and five others injured. Within ten minutes, firefighters managed to control the blaze, which erupted. The fire broke out at 10.20pm, yesterday, July 7, in a residential area on Chang Akat Uthit 15 Alley, Don Mueang. Local police coordinated with fire services…
- Thailand News
Thai man sets fire to irrigation house in Pak Kret, wife hospitalised
A man set fire to an irrigation house in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, leaving his wife hospitalised after an assault. The incident occurred at 5pm yesterday, July 5, prompting immediate intervention by local police and fire services. Police responded to a call from residents reporting a man in a frenzied state setting fire to a government-owned house in Bang Talat, Pak…
- Thailand News
Repossessed car suddenly catches fire in northern Thailand
A finance officer experienced a shocking incident when a repossessed car he was towing suddenly caught fire and was completely destroyed by the blaze. The incident occurred yesterday, July 2, at 2.40pm on Mittraphap Road, inbound to Pak Chong, in the Klang Dong area of Nakhon Ratchasima. An investigator at Klang Dong Police Station, Police Lieutenant Colonel Auaychai Phromwong, received…
- Thailand News
ATM gives hot cash: Staff extinguish fiery situation in Pattaya mall
An ATM caught fire inside a shopping mall in Pattaya today, causing a brief moment of panic among the staff. Fortunately, quick-thinking employees managed to control the blaze using fire extinguishers before it could spread further. The incident occurred at the Lotus’s Pattaya South Mall in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. The Pattaya City Fire Department received…
- Thailand News
Fire damages prototype tram in Khon Kaen vehicle yard
A fire engulfed a prototype light rail tram at a well-known vehicle yard in Khon Kaen, Thailand, causing extensive damage to two carriages. The incident occurred around midnight today, July 1, and despite relentless efforts by firefighters, the blaze could not be extinguished due to the installed batteries feeding the flames. Firefighters from the Mueang Khon Kaen Municipality, along with…
- South Thailand News
Fire at Hat Yai hotel sparks chaos, guests evacuated
A fire erupted in the ventilation shaft of a prominent hotel in downtown Hat Yai, leading to chaotic scenes as staff and guests scrambled to evacuate. Officials are investigating the incident, initially suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit. At 7.30pm yesterday, emergency services were alerted to a fire at a well-known hotel on Sanehanusorn Road, within the…
- Thailand News
Ex-general’s house goes up in flames under MFP MP’s watch
A fire erupted last night at a historic half-concrete, half-wooden house in Bangkok, once owned by General Chatichai Choonhavan and now home to Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Tisana Choonhavan. The inferno ignited around 9.30pm, June 23, and was swiftly extinguished within half an hour, but not before causing extensive damage to roughly half of the property. Miraculously, there were…
- Thailand News
Wat Lat Nam Khao fire: Novice monk heroically rescues abbot
A fire broke out at Wat Lat Nam Khao in Suphan Buri, with a novice monk smashing a window to rescue Luang Pu Thoop, a revered monk, from the flames. Despite the swift response from local firefighters, the fire consumed the temple’s ancient wooden structures. At 2pm yesterday, Narongsak Palakawong Na Ayudhya, an investigator at Bang Pla Ma Police Station…
- Thailand News
Alcohol dispute in Sisaket led to arson attack and fatal house fire
A manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly doused three people with gasoline before setting fire to a house, killing a bedridden individual and severely injuring two others. This heinous act follows a denied request for alcohol. Police are hunting for Khamphan Wannathong, following a fatal arson attack at a house in Khun Han District, Sisaket. The tragic incident…
- Bangkok News
Truck fire near gas station causes major disruption in Bangkok
A 22-wheel trailer truck carrying 15 tonnes of rubber scrap caught fire near a gas station, causing significant damage and triggering a substantial emergency response. Five fire trucks were dispatched to control the blaze, which erupted around 4.05am today. Police received a report of the fire from Apivat Sinpru, an investigator at the Thammasala Police Station. The incident occurred in…
- Thailand News
Fire engulfs Phetchaburi warehouse, 15 fire trucks deployed
A massive fire engulfed a plastic and chemical storage warehouse in Phetchaburi, prompting authorities to deploy 15 fire trucks in an attempt to control the blaze, the cause is believed to have been an electrical short circuit. Head of Khao Yoi Police Station in Phetchaburi, Police Colonel Thip Khengkhoom, led the response to the fire at Universal Flexible Packaging Co.,…
- Thailand News
Fire at Chatuchak Market destroys 118 shops, kills 1,000 animals
A devastating fire broke out in the pet section of Chatuchak Market early this morning, destroying 118 shops and resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,000 animals. The fire, which started at around 4.30am, left employees scrambling for safety as thick smoke filled the area. Deputy Inspector of Bang Sue Police Station, Police Lieutenant Natthaphong Piyananwanich, received the fire report…
- Crime News
Burmese student sets condo room ablaze in Lat Phrao, panic ensues
A Burmese student, in a fit of rage, set his room on fire at a condo in the Lat Phrao area causing panic among the residents. The incident took place around 3pm yesterday, and police quickly responded to control the situation. Police Lieutenant Colonel Thewin Sripua, Deputy Inspector at Lat Phrao Police Station, received a report of a man causing…
- Thailand News
Chiang Rai: Fire devastates central Mae Chan market
A massive fire engulfed the bustling central market in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, causing extensive damage and leaving vendors devastated. The blaze spread to adjacent buildings and destroyed numerous stalls, taking over two hours to put under control. A ferocious fire broke out yesterday at Nuanchan Market, commonly known as Kad Lang Mae Chan, located along the Chan River in…
- Thailand News
Central Thailand: Fire at Wat Suan Kaew kills three boys
A fire at Wat Suan Kaew’s monk quarters resulted in the tragic death of three boys who were trapped inside. The incident occurred last night. Initial investigations suggest an electrical short circuit may have caused the blaze. Police officers from Bang Yai Police Station in Nonthaburi, along with the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, responded to reports at 11.45pm yesterday of three boys…
