rooster59 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 BREAKING: 100 tourists evacuated after fire sweeps through Jomtien condo Image: 77Kaoded 100 tourists were evacuated after a fire broke out a condominium in Jomtien early on Sunday morning. Fire and rescue workers attended the scene at around 5am on Sunday. Thai media reported there was mass panic among residents at the condo with many unable to find a way to escape from the building. Some residents could be seen on their balconies screaming for help, 77Kaoded reported. The fire alarm went off as intended but was ignored by some residents who say it often goes off, with others believing the alarm was a drill. Some residents required hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. Firefighters said the blaze started in room 709 on the 7th floor. An investigation is under way to establish what caused the fire. This is a developing news story. Source: 77Kaoded -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-01-05 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeCross Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, rooster59 said: 100 tourists were evacuated.. airbnb will not be pleased ???? 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 Cold season and no heaters in the rooms, some of the millionaire tourists probably lit a fire with 1000B bills. 2 3 5 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 38 minutes ago, rooster59 said: residents could be seen on their balconies screaming for help I spoke to the on-duty Security Guard, he was well <deleted> off as they woke him up with their screams 4 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tinca tinca Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 where and which condo was the fire??? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vacuum Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 45 minutes ago, rooster59 said: others believing the alarm was a drill ....at 5AM? 8 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MJKT2014 Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 26 minutes ago, tinca tinca said: where and which condo was the fire??? It's strange that the link to the Thai article says its at the Laguna Beach condo in Jomtein yet the English news above cannot even be bothered to mention that minor point. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 fairly modern..sprinkler system working well then? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 45 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said: I spoke to the on-duty Security Guard, he was well <deleted> off as they woke him up with their screams Cruel but true..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: but was ignored by some residents who say it often goes off understandable, nothing worse than numerous false alarms to make you complacent......... crying wolf 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chazar Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said: Cold season and no heaters in the rooms, some of the millionaire tourists probably lit a fire with 1000B bills. Once used a hair dryer in Hong Kong to keep a room warm Edited January 5, 2020 by Chazar 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 That condo is trashed. My guess is cigarette and sleeping. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaanbiker Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chazar said: Once used a hair dyer in Hong Kong to keep a room warm Perhaps a hair dryer? 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MadMac Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 Burning season has officially started ???? 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Isaanbiker said: Perhaps a hair dryer? Or a BBQ....................???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dendijk Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, GeorgeCross said: airbnb will not be pleased ???? Its just a matter of time before a tragedy happens with Daily Rental anywhere in the world. Short term stayers that are being put in accomadations completely unknown to them. No safety regulations or insurance. No proper fire alarms, sprinkler- or other firefighting systems and no properly trained staff on site to evacuate them. Sad but unavoidable. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 If a tourist gets the blame - likely - I'd hate to see the bill he is presented by the hotel pressing that immigration not let him until fully paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Isaanbiker said: Perhaps a hair dryer? you never met her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, transam said: Or a BBQ....................???? yeah spitroast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, dendijk said: Its just a matter of time before a tragedy happens with Daily Rental anywhere in the world. Short term stayers that are being put in accomadations completely unknown to them. No safety regulations or insurance. No proper fire alarms, sprinkler- or other firefighting systems and no properly trained staff on site to evacuate them. Sad but unavoidable. That is the case in probably any third world country, if folk want to venture those places, sh_t stuff goes with the territory.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 5am on Sunday there would be a few drunken revellers hard to wake up. I hope everyone gets out safe and sound. There could be some challenging insurance issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, dendijk said: Its just a matter of time before a tragedy happens with Daily Rental anywhere in the world. Short term stayers that are being put in accomadations completely unknown to them. No safety regulations or insurance. No proper fire alarms, sprinkler- or other firefighting systems and no properly trained staff on site to evacuate them. Sad but unavoidable. Applies to many hotels too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I'll bet they wished they had stayed over the hill in the world class resort, but then again, when open sex acts on the beach, it's hard to work out where is safe to stay! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: If a tourist gets the blame - likely - I'd hate to see the bill he is presented by the hotel pressing that immigration not let him until fully paid It's not a hotel. Meanwhile, an airbnb landlord somewhere is regretting their Pattaya property investment opportunity. Edited January 5, 2020 by NanLaew 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaikhao Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, tinca tinca said: where and which condo was the fire??? The building staff were wearing the name of the building in the video.Look at the orange vests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, gaikhao said: The building staff were wearing the name of the building in the video.Look at the orange vests. Why can't you just say the name that you saw in the video? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaikhao Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 The disorganized approach, the lack of proper equipment etc. is troubling. However, the courage and bravery and willing to self sacrifice of the Thais is impressive. How those workers were able to withstand the putrid toxic smoke without benefit of protective gear is incredible. I think this is mostly a Russian occupied building, and many of the tenants/guests are Russian so they don't panic easily which accounts for the relative calmness of the farangs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: If a tourist gets the blame - likely - I'd hate to see the bill he is presented by the hotel pressing that immigration not let him until fully paid AirBnB claims their "hosts" are protected with $1 million USD property damage insurance. So if it was a "tourist" in a condo, likely an AirBnB. BTW, article says condo, not hotel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundooman Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 100 tourists were evacuated? Wow! I didn't even know Condos could legally be rented! Are they Thai or foreigner owned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiBunny Posted January 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bundooman said: I didn't even know Condos could legally be rented! Newsflash: a lot of illegal activity takes place in Pattaya 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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