Foreign Man Sets Fire to Condo in Pattaya, Three Injured

A foreign man reportedly set fire to his own condominium in Pattaya, leaving three people injured after suffering smoke inhalation. The incident took place in the early hours of 21 April, at a condominium in Central Pattaya, where police and rescue workers responded to reports of a fire inside a residential unit. Smoke was seen billowing from the room as emergency teams moved quickly to contain the blaze.

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Inside the property, responders found three injured occupants, believed to be a father, mother and child, all affected by smoke inhalation. Rescue workers administered first aid at the scene before transporting them to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Their conditions have not yet been officially confirmed.

According to initial reports, the foreign occupant is suspected of deliberately starting the fire after becoming convinced that someone was about to harm him. Authorities said the man appeared to be suffering from paranoia at the time of the incident.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire quickly under control and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring units. Despite this, the incident caused alarm among residents, with some evacuated as a precaution while emergency crews secured the area.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and to assess the mental state of the individual involved. Officers have withheld the identities and nationalities of those affected. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues, including confirmation of the suspect’s status and any legal action.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now 21 Apr 2026