Pattaya Indian Restaurant Gutted by Fire

A fire tore through an Indian restaurant in Pattaya during the early hours of 21 May, forcing staff to flee as thick black smoke spread through a beachside soi. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, but the business suffered extensive damage.

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The fire broke out at around 4.55am at the Green Chilli Indian Food restaurant and tailor shop, in Soi 13 Pattaya Beach. The Pattaya City Land Disaster Relief Radio Centre dispatched firefighters, fire trucks and volunteers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescue foundation to the scene after receiving reports of a building fire.

When emergency crews arrived, flames were already engulfing the restaurant, with large amounts of smoke billowing from inside the property. Authorities evacuated nearby residents and businesses as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Officials said the fire was brought under control after an intensive operation. Initial inspections found that property and equipment inside the restaurant had been completely destroyed, leaving the interior heavily charred.

A witness told police he had been working nearby when Indian staff members ran out of the restaurant asking for help. He said only smoke was visible at first, but flames spread rapidly within moments.

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The witness attempted to fight the fire using extinguishers and a domestic water hoses, but was unable to stop it because the blaze escalated too quickly. Firefighters arrived and successfully prevented the flames from spreading further.

Police said investigators will coordinate with relevant agencies to determine the cause of the fire. Authorities have not yet established what triggered the blaze and said a detailed inspection will be required before conclusions can be reached. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the initial police statement.

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