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  • Thailand NewsThai bus blaze driver turns himself in after fiery escape

    Thai bus blaze driver turns himself in after fiery escape

    The driver behind the wheel in yesterday’s tragic bus blaze in Pathum Thani province turned himself in after initially fleeing from the devastating fire. He sought refuge at a relative’s home. A survival teacher defended the bus driver saying he made efforts to save all the victims before fleeing in a panic. The tragic incident occurred at around 12pm yesterday, October…

  • Thailand NewsElectric scooter inferno: Sattahip park blaze leaves metal carnage

    Electric scooter inferno: Sattahip park blaze leaves metal carnage

    A peaceful evening at Nong Takian Park in Sattahip turned into a fiery spectacle when an electric scooter exploded into flames on Sunday, September 29, leaving behind nothing but a pile of scorched metal. Firefighters swooped in to save the day, dousing the blaze before it could engulf the surrounding area. The scooter’s owner, who had just returned from a…

  • Thailand NewsBREAKING: 10 Thai kindergarten students killed in bus blaze

    BREAKING: 10 Thai kindergarten students killed in bus blaze

    Ten kindergarten students tragically lost their lives, and many others were injured, after a fire broke out on a coach during a school field trip outside Zeer Rangsit mall on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Pathum Thani province, near Bangkok. The blaze, which erupted on the coach at around 12.20pm today, October 1, was reported by the Facebook page Fire &…

  • Thailand NewsWaxing poetic: Ubon Ratchathani candle workshop goes up in smoke

    Waxing poetic: Ubon Ratchathani candle workshop goes up in smoke

    A fire engulfed a renowned candle-carving workshop at Wat Jaeng in Ubon Ratchathani, causing over 2 million baht in damages. The blaze started when sparks from a metal grinder ignited foam, rapidly spreading through the building. The fire broke out at 3.40pm yesterday, September 29, at the candle-carving workshop of Wat Jaeng, located on Sappasit Road in Ubon Ratchathani city.…

  • Chiang Mai NewsFire engulfs Chiang Mai market amid heavy rain and flooding

    Fire engulfs Chiang Mai market amid heavy rain and flooding

    A fire broke out at the bustling Kad Luang market in Chiang Mai, consuming four commercial units amidst heavy rain and rising water levels from the Ping River. The blaze started around 1am yesterday, September 24, prompting a swift response from local police and emergency services. Police received the emergency call at the Chiang Mai Provincial Police Radio Centre and…

  • Thailand NewsSmoke gets in your eyes: Rayong residents warned of toxic blaze

    Smoke gets in your eyes: Rayong residents warned of toxic blaze

    Residents near the Thai Plastic and Chemicals Plc plant in Rayong’s Mueang district have been urged to steer clear of toxic smoke following a fire sparked by a gas leak. The drama unfolded at the company’s facility within the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. The firm has issued a warning, advising locals to either stay indoors or don face masks…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Sisaket electric bike shop causes million-baht damage

    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 NewsFire destroys over 3 million baht of cannabis at Phuket warehouse

    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…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket noodle shop fire scrambles safety after gas blunder

    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…

  • Bangkok NewsFire destroys 15 shops in Bangkok, one fatality reported

    Fire destroys 15 shops in Bangkok, one fatality reported

    A devastating fire in Bangkok engulfed 15 shops, destroying motorcycles and cars, and tragically claiming the life of a bedridden man. Witnesses recounted the harrowing moments as a husband led his wife and child to safety. At 2.45am yesterday, September 8, the Deputy Inspector of Wang Thong Lang Police Station, Pakapol Paiboonsombat, received a report about a fire in a…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Samut Sakhon recycling factory triggers urgent evacuation

    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 NewsChiang Mai restaurant gas explosion leaves one seriously injured

    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 NewsThai woman fired after leave to care for ill child

    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 NewsFire engulfs luxury mansion in Nonthaburi, homeowner escapes

    Fire engulfs luxury mansion in Nonthaburi, homeowner escapes

    A fire broke out at a luxury mansion in the Bang Si Mueang area of Nonthaburi, forcing the homeowner to flee while having a meal. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze. Officers from Bang Si Muang Police Station, along with firefighters from Sai Ma Municipality and Bang Rak Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO), and emergency volunteers, responded…

  • Thailand NewsFire at Nonthaburi building sparks panic among students (video)

    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 NewsFire at Bangkok flower shop spreads, injures one person

    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 NewsElectric motorbike fire in Chon Buri prompts police investigation

    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 NewsFire at Pathum Thani warehouse spreads to seven others

    Fire at Pathum Thani warehouse spreads to seven others

    A fire broke out at a furniture manufacturing company’s warehouse, spreading to seven adjacent warehouses. The incident, occurring yesterday, July 24, is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit as workers had left for the day. Police Lieutenant Thassana Udomporn from Lam Luk Ka Police Station received a report about the fire at a rental warehouse in…

  • Thailand NewsSuspected short circuit ignites fire at Pak Kret Police Station

    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 NewsFire ravages Karon Night Plaza, damages exceed 43 million baht

    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 NewsCat-astrophic fire in Bangkok building kills 21 cats, injures five

    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…

  • Bangkok NewsFire in Bangkok’s Chinatown injures 30, damages hotel

    Fire in Bangkok’s Chinatown injures 30, damages hotel

    A fire that ravaged the Trok Pho community in Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown, was brought under control late last night after igniting around 9pm. The blaze left approximately 30 people injured. Firefighters received reports of the fire beginning at 8.42pm in the Trok Pho area along Yaowarat Road in the Samphanthawong district. The fire quickly spread through the 3,200-square-metre community, which…

  • Thailand NewsThai man sets fire to irrigation house in Pak Kret, wife hospitalised

    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 NewsRepossessed car suddenly catches fire in northern Thailand

    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 NewsFire damages prototype tram in Khon Kaen vehicle yard

    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…

  • Thailand NewsMentally ill woman targets bank in random arson attack

    Mentally ill woman targets bank in random arson attack

    An alleged mentally ill woman has been identified as the suspect in a recent arson attack on a bank in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Police traced her to her home, where she threatened to set fire to her house. Relatives claim she suffers from mental illness, and an arrest warrant is being prepared. A mysterious woman doused a bank in Nakhon…

  • South Thailand NewsFire at Hat Yai hotel sparks chaos, guests evacuated

    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 NewsEx-general’s house goes up in flames under MFP MP’s watch

    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 NewsAlcohol dispute in Sisaket led to arson attack and fatal house fire

    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…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok to launch raids on illegal pet markets after tragic fire

    Bangkok to launch raids on illegal pet markets after tragic fire

    Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced it will launch raids on unauthorised pet markets across the city following a devastating blaze at a Chatuchak district pet market that resulted in the death of over 5,000 animals. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, alongside BMA representatives and an animal protection organisation network, addressed the media on Wednesday regarding the fire at Sri Somrat Market.…