Two Major Fires Rock Thailand Overnight: Phanom Sarakham Market and Dara Dhevi Hotel
Phanom Sarakham Market Fire – Chachoengsao Province
- Date & Time: April 23, around 11:30 PM
- Location: Sukhaphiban 5 Road, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao
- Damage:
- 12 homes destroyed
- No injuries or fatalities reported
- Response:
- 30 fire trucks deployed
- Electricity cut off to prevent further hazards
- Residents evacuated promptly by emergency teams
- Suspected Cause: Electrical short circuit, likely due to the market’s age and wooden structures
- Authorities Involved:
- Chachoengsao Governor Khajornkiat Rakpanichmanee visited the site
- Police and forensic teams launched a full investigation
A local witness, 36-year-old Veerachai Chaipong, said the fire started nearby and spread rapidly, but he believed no one was harmed due to the late-night activity in the area.
Fire at Dara Dhevi Hotel – Chiang Mai
- Date & Time: April 23, around 2:00 AM
- Location: Dara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai
- Details:
- Fire broke out in a section of the luxury hotel, causing panic among guests and staff
- Firefighters responded quickly and controlled the blaze
- Extent of damage and cause still under investigation
Authorities’ Response & Public Impact
- Ongoing investigations into both incidents
- Focus on electrical safety, especially in older buildings
- Heightened concern over fire prevention protocols in public and historical areas
