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- Thailand News
Fire at Lopburi hospital ICU leads to 81 patient evacuation
A blaze erupted at Ananda Mahidol Hospital, specifically in the basement ICU, prompting the swift evacuation of 81 patients. The governor of Lopburi led the emergency response team on site to manage the situation efficiently. Yesterday, December 28, an intense fire broke out late at night in the ICU section of Ananda Mahidol Hospital, located in Lopburi’s Mueang District. This…
- Thailand News
Fiery disaster: 9 buses damaged at coach park on Bangkok road
A fire broke out at a coach parking area on Kanchanaphisek Road, Bangkok damaging nearly 10 buses but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly responded to the blaze, which occurred yesterday, December 25, at a facility owned by Siam Transport Company, located along the western ring road of Bangkok in Thawi Watthana district. Police Inspector Senee Kanpawong of Bang…
- Bangkok News
Fire in Bangkok’s Phetkasem community damages four homes
A fire broke out in the Phetkasem 114 community, spreading to four houses late yesterday evening, December 23. Emergency services were alerted at 10.03pm by the Rama Radio Centre via hotline 199, reporting a blaze engulfing residential homes on Phetkasem Road, Nong Khang Phlu, in the Nong Khaem district of Bangkok. Firefighters from the Nong Khaem Fire and Rescue Station…
- Pattaya News
Panic in Pattaya: Apartment blaze sparks late-night chaos
Chaos erupted late last night in Pattaya as a fire broke out in a four-storey apartment building, sending thick smoke billowing into the air that was seen from miles around. Despite the panic, no injuries were reported in the incident, which could have ended far worse. The Pattaya City Land Disaster Relief Department received the emergency call at 11.46pm yesterday,…
- Pattaya News
Sizzling drama: Fire sparks chaos at Pattaya spa
A fiery drama unfolded in Pattaya yesterday morning when a blaze broke out in a popular spa on Pattaya Third Road. Thankfully, quick action by firefighters ensured no injuries occurred but the incident left staff and volunteers shaken. Pattaya’s Disaster Prevention officials, joined by local police, firefighters, and Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation volunteers, raced to the scene at the…
- Thailand News
Fire destroys five cars in Nonthaburi garage blaze
A devastating fire engulfed a car repair garage, reducing five vehicles to ashes after a series of loud explosions rocked the neighbourhood. The incident occurred in the early hours yesterday, December 6, prompting a swift response from local fire services and police in Nonthaburi. The blaze erupted at approximately 12.20am at a garage known as Chang Tao Garage, located within…
- Thailand News
Fire engulfs iconic, haunted boat hotel on Koh Chang (video)
A fire broke out today at the iconic, and reportedly haunted boat hotel, Koh Chang Grand Laguna, located on an island in the southeastern province of Trat. Firefighters are still struggling to control the blaze. The official Facebook page of Fire & Rescue Thailand reported that the fire began on the second floor of the landmark of Koh Chang at…
- Phuket News
Fire breaks out at Patong hotel sauna, no injuries reported
A fire erupted in the sauna room of the Patong Yorkshire Hotel & Spa, situated on Soi Taipan in Patong yesterday morning. Quick action by emergency services ensured that the blaze was contained without causing injuries or widespread damage. The Patong Police received notification about the fire at 11.39am yesterday, November 26. Responding promptly, police officers and firefighters from the…
- Thailand News
Van goes up in flames in Buriram, passengers unharmed
A terrifying fire turned a 13-seat passenger van into a fireball along the Buriram-Nang Rong Road, but in a miraculous twist, all six passengers, including a young schoolchild, made a lucky escape without a scratch. The fiery incident erupted on Tuesday, November 19, at 4pm, triggering a rapid response from the brave Mueang Buriram Police and firefighters. The heroic team…
- Thailand News
Buriram blaze destroys homes, leaves two families homeless
Firefighters battled a fierce blaze that engulfed a house, with strong winds causing the flames to spread to a neighbouring residence, leading to extensive destruction. This incident occurred yesterday, November 18, in Ban Nong Prue, Buriram, and prompted a swift response from local police. Police Lieutenant Nantikan Amwapan, Deputy Inspector of the Buriram City Police Station, received an emergency call…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok motorcycle shop fire causes explosions and tragedy
A devastating fire erupted at a motorcycle shop, resulting in multiple explosions and significant property damage, while the discovery of the shop owner’s wife’s body added to the tragedy. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze that broke out in the early hours of today. At around 1am, today, November 17, police officer Korawik Suputat from Bang Khun Thian…
- Bangkok News
Blaze destroys pickup in Bangkok condo car park
A fire broke out in the underground car park of a condominium in the Chokchai 4 area, causing a pickup truck to be completely destroyed and two other vehicles to suffer damage. Police suspect the blaze originated from a pile of rubbish. The incident occurred around midnight today when Chokchai Police Station received a report about a vehicle fire within…
- Thailand News
Monks escape Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima temple fire
A dramatic fire outbreak at a renowned temple in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, prompted monks and novices to flee for their lives in the dead of night yesterday. Firefighters deployed four fire engines to combat the blaze, which was finally subdued after over an hour. The extent of the damage remains unassessed. The incident occurred at 10.30pm yesterday,…
- Pattaya News
Man sets family’s truck on fire near Pattaya amid drug frenzy
A 28 year old man in the Takhian Tia area near Pattaya set his family’s pickup truck ablaze and wreaked havoc in their home, reportedly under the influence of illegal drugs, before fleeing the scene. The incident unfolded around 10pm, yesterday, November 11, prompting an urgent response from Bang Lamung police and local rescue teams. Upon arrival, law enforcement and…
- Thailand News
Fire ravages Ranong market building, efforts save nearby school
A devastating fire engulfed a four-storey commercial building in the heart of Ranong’s market area, taking five hours to bring under control. The blaze consumed two shops selling religious goods while efforts to prevent further spread were successful. Today, November 12, the disaster prevention and mitigation team of Ranong Municipality received an urgent report about a fire breaking out in…
- Thailand News
Devastating fire in Suphan Buri destroys two homes after explosions
A devastating fire in Suphan Buri destroyed two wooden homes after a series of three loud explosions. The incident prompted a swift response from local police and firefighters to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby community houses. Initial investigations suggest an electrical short circuit as the likely cause. Suphan Buri police officer Khwankhao Inawang received reports of a fire…
- Thailand News
Shop fire causes injuries in Samut Prakan, spreads to apartment
A fire erupted at a car accessory shop and quickly spread to an adjacent apartment building, prompting an evacuation and resulting in injuries. The incident occurred yesterday at 9.30pm in Samut Prakan, with the blaze originating from the shop’s ground floor and extending to the 5th floor of the neighbouring apartment via vinyl signs. Firefighters and rescue teams from various…
- Thailand News
Bus-ted! Passengers flee fiery ride in Chachoengsao escape
A dramatic escape unfolded as passengers fled a burning bus, prompting urgent calls for help and evoking memories of a recent school bus blaze. The incident occurred yesterday, November 6 at 3.30pm when the police in Plang Yao, Chachoengsao, were alerted to a bus fire on Road 331 near Wat Noen Rai. Firefighters were quickly dispatched alongside local disaster prevention…
- Pattaya News
Fire at Indian Restaurant near Pattaya Beach swiftly contained
A fire broke out early yesterday, November 2, at the Sultan Indian Restaurant, a four-story establishment located near Pattaya Beach Road. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12.10am, led to the swift evacuation of both Thai and international tourists from the building. The fire originated on the ground floor of a seven-unit commercial building, rapidly filling the upper floors with…
- Pattaya News
Heroic dad rescues family in Pattaya condo blaze
A dramatic blaze at a Pattaya condominium left three people injured and raised questions about emergency response times after one resident took it upon himself to rescue his family from the flames. The fire erupted just before 3am yesterday, November 1, at the seven-storey View Talay Residence 5, sending panic through the condominium. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with…
- Thailand News
Blaze in Samut Sakhon warehouse causes millions in damages
A fierce fire erupted in a warehouse complex in Samut Sakhon, causing extensive damage and affecting multiple businesses. Over 10 fire trucks were deployed to contain the blaze, which resulted in losses amounting to several million baht. At approximately 6am today, October 25, Surapol Wichit, a deputy inspector from the Samut Sakhon City Police Station, received a report of a…
- Thailand News
Senator urges probe into bus fire killing 23 in Sing Buri
Senator Alongkot Vorakee has called on the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to investigate alleged misconduct by Sing Buri’s land transport officials concerning a bus blaze tragedy that resulted in the deaths of three teachers and 20 students on October 1. The tragedy involved victims from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School in Lan Sak district of Uthai Thani, who were on a…
- Thailand News
Tragic blaze claims lives of grandmother, granddaughter in Samut Prakan slum
A Thai woman and her 11 year old granddaughter died in a devastating fire at their home in a slum community in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok. The fierce fire broke out in the slum community on Soi Bang Prong 4, Samut Prakan, at about 1.45am yesterday, October 20. The blaze reportedly started at house number 192 and spread to…
- Thailand News
Indonesian tourists and driver dodge fire disaster on coach (video)
Fifty Indonesian tourists and a Thai driver last night safely escaped from a fire that broke out on a coach bus parked on a road in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima. The fire was reported to Pak Chong Police Station and firefighters yesterday, October 16, at about 7.40pm. The incident occurred on a coach bus parked on the Old…
- Thailand News
Firefighters prevent explosion at Nakhon Ratchasima restaurant
A dramatic incident unfolded in Nakhon Ratchasima when a gas cylinder caught fire at a restaurant near a renowned university. Firefighters quickly intervened, preventing an explosion and containing the blaze before it could spread. Firefighters were alerted to a fire at a restaurant in front of Rajamangala University of Technology Isaan. Responding to the call promptly, they arrived on the…
- Phuket News
Phuket faces fire risk from unspent firecrackers after festival
Phuket City Municipality officials are addressing the fire hazard posed by unspent firecrackers at the landfill in Saphan Hin following this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Large quantities of firecracker waste were collected after daily street processions and shrine activities during the festival, according to Phuket City Deputy Mayor Suphot La-ongphet. When strips of firecrackers were ignited, not all detonated, leaving…
- Thailand News
Fire at university destroys three vehicles in Thanyaburi
A fire engulfed three vehicles within a renowned university in Thanyaburi, causing significant damage. The blaze, which destroyed two minibuses and one van, is suspected to have been caused by a battery issue that had been reported multiple times but not addressed. At 6am today, October 10, Phonchet Phommool, an investigator at Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station, received a report about…
- Thailand News
Blazing saddles: Heroic firefighters rein in warehouse fire
A huge fire erupted today at a colossal warehouse in the Chaiyapruek area, spewing thick black smoke into the sky and causing the roof to cave in dramatically. After several gruelling hours, heroic firefighters finally tamed the roaring flames. In the dead of night, at 3am, today, October 9, Chaiyapruek Police Station officers were alerted to the inferno raging at…
- Thailand News
Fire kills 11 cats and injures five in Bangkok home
Firefighters battled a blaze on the second floor of a house in Bangkok, discovering the tragic scene of 11 cats dead and five severely injured. The owner was in shock, revealing she housed 29 cats there. Officers from Thungkhru Police Station received a report of a fire at 6.40pm yesterday, October 4, at a residential home within Khlong Kao Hong…
- Thailand News
Shocking turn: Lightning bolt transforms military unit into hot spot
Lightning struck a transformer, causing an explosion and subsequent fire at a military unit building in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The old wooden structure sustained damage but fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The incident occurred at the Explosives Factory Division, Ordnance Industry Centre, Ordnance Department of the Royal Thai Army (RTA), located in Ban Ko subdistrict, Mueang…
