Popular Post webfact Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 By Tanakorn Panyadee Sattahip, Thailand - The Mountain B nightclub owner and his wife held their first public press conference/interview yesterday, August 10th, saying they almost attempted to commit suicide after the incident, expressed remorse for the victims, but asserted that the fire exits were unlocked. Five days have passed since the horrid Mountain B nightclub fire that killed 16 people and injured several more on August 5th, and finally, the pub owner Pongsiri Panprasong, 27, or “Sia B” who was released on 300,000-baht bail was ready to talk. “I apologize to every victim’s family. I will try to visit all of them to deal with the funeral arrangements and compensation,” Sia B said briefly before letting his wife Anongnart Panprasong, 31, speak. “I was checking our stock outside the pub when I heard a blast around 1 AM. I saw customers rushing out of the front gate; some were covered in flame, so I used a wet towel to help them before I called a firefighter,” Anongnart stated. Three of her employees reportedly died in the pub, but she said she was unaware because she was engrossed in an interrogation at the Plutaluang Police Station. When asked about their source of funding, Anongnart replied, “We accumulated money from selling goods, pork meat, and noodles. We also run a restaurant in front of our pub and manage everything on our own without any consultant or silent investors. We are the sole owners.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/10/mountain-b-nightclub-owner-gives-detailed-interview-about-fatal-club-fire-his-remorse-experience-and-more/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 Sia B is going to ordain as a monk when all matters have been completed. Never understand this nonsense, He likely had little use for Monks and Buddah before and unlikely that Buddha wants anything to do with him now! Can he be a monk in prison? 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: saying they almost attempted to commit suicide .................and I'm almost a virgin! ???? 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Mountain B nightclub owner and his wife held their first public press conference/interview yesterday, August 10th, saying they almost attempted to commit suicide after the incident, expressed remorse for the victims I sort of feel sorry for them, they opened a business and thought it was ok - they are not fire expersts - they are not experts at anything, that is why it is important to have government experts make sure that their building conforms to regulations and standards - so who do I blame - the expert authorities that were supposed to do their job and didn't - the blame for this is with them and only them 31 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 hours ago, webfact said: and manage everything on our own without any consultant Perhaps a source of the problem..... Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law. So just about anybody can build and start up a business cramming people into a dangerous environment without anybody noticing? They make a fuss about seat belts in the back of vehicles and yet major safety concerns are abundant! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Deadly Burning night clubs with blocked exits are nothing new in Thailand, there have been a few catastrophic ones over the years with enough painful reminders how NOT to to repeat that deadly situation again and yet, it dose repeat it itself every now and than with number of young people who perish in the flames with horrible results, from allowed to operate an eatery/ restaurant to a full blown night club there are different safety regulations that the owners didn't not follow and hence the horrible results... Edited August 10, 2022 by ezzra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: We also run a restaurant in front of our pub and manage everything on our own without any consultant or silent investors. We are the sole owners.” Well, that must be true then !!! Or else the real owners have promised them many many millions to provide for their families if they take the hit themselves and convicted and banged up for a few years. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stargeezr Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 The owner illegally changes this business into a night club, no license, and how many more rules and regs did this guy not follow. Now I am supposed to feel sorry for him, sorry I will not. I feel sorry for the families and friends of all the people who died, and feel sorry for all the burned victims as well, none of them deserved for this to happen to them. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, smedly said: I sort of feel sorry for them, they opened a business and thought it was ok - they are not fire expersts - they are not experts at anything, that is why it is important to have government experts make sure that their building conforms to regulations and standards - so who do I blame - the expert authorities that were supposed to do their job and didn't - the blame for this is with them and only them Agree 100%. The authorities country wide, are lazy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: We also run a restaurant in front of our pub and manage everything on our own without any consultant or silent investors. We are the sole owners.” Yes a very busy one by the looks of it: https://www.facebook.com/mountainbarandbistro/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said: Yes a very busy one by the looks of it: https://www.facebook.com/mountainbarandbistro/ I note that the sides are not enclosed so hardly a comparison to the enclosed Mountain B building that become a death trap 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said: Sia B is going to ordain as a monk when all matters have been completed. Never understand this nonsense, He likely had little use for Monks and Buddah before and unlikely that Buddha wants anything to do with him now! Can he be a monk in prison? Regret always comes afterwards that's the big problem, but not the solution. You see it doing so much here, first action and after that thinking with often fatal consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FunkyDunky58 Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 The fact that he volunteered that there were no behind the scenes investors without being asked suggests that there may be behind the scene investors that don't want to be identified. Also, ignorance of the safety regulations is NEVER a defence for not complying with them. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangroby Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: I apologize to every victim’s family 4 hours ago, webfact said: the pub owner Pongsiri Panprasong, 27, or “Sia B” who was released on 300,000-baht bail NO COMMENT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
law ling Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Looking at a long jail term (or worse), he is (as anyone would) putting the best spin on it he can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 19 minutes ago, Excel said: I note that the sides are not enclosed so hardly a comparison to the enclosed Mountain B building that become a death trap Not meant as a comparision.He was adressing the "silent partner" rumour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, Olmate said: Not meant as a comparision.He was adressing the "silent partner" rumour! OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 5 hours ago, webfact said: Sattahip, Thailand - The Mountain B nightclub owner and his wife held their first public press conference/interview yesterday, August 10th, saying they almost attempted to commit suicide after the incident, Are we supposed to feel some kind of sympathy for these people ???? I for one dont ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 "Almost attempted suicide". Does that mean they thought about or failed in doing so ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 hours ago, smedly said: I sort of feel sorry for them, they opened a business and thought it was ok - they are not fire expersts - they are not experts at anything, that is why it is important to have government experts make sure that their building conforms to regulations and standards - so who do I blame - the expert authorities that were supposed to do their job and didn't - the blame for this is with them and only them Most likely did conform to regulations and standards...... As the restaurant it was intended to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNROAMIN Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 hours ago, smedly said: I sort of feel sorry for them, they opened a business and thought it was ok - they are not fire expersts - they are not experts at anything, that is why it is important to have government experts make sure that their building conforms to regulations and standards - so who do I blame - the expert authorities that were supposed to do their job and didn't - the blame for this is with them and only them Their all to blame, I would take a guess that many brown envelopes passed around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 These two are looking for redemption they need to be put on trial and if found guilty punished accordingly. RIP to all those who perished and thoughts are with all those who are suffering with injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 How could it be?? The pub had no papers and therfor illegal..Nothing to explain I suppose. Very clear. They need to punish all who knew and involved in this case. It far worse than a boat accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stephenterry Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) I've been around too long to accept any of their explanations regarding who is NOT benefitting from this business. They will probably pay off the authorities, the police, and the victims families, and when the heat simmers down, begin again. And the customers will return like lemmings. Greed being the winner. Edited August 11, 2022 by stephenterry correction 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Just now, stephenterry said: I've been around too long to accept any of their explanations regarding who is is benefitting from this business. They will probably pay off the authorities, the police, and the victims families, and when the heat simmers down, begin again. And the customers will return like lemmings. Greed being the winner. Spot on except in this case 16 customers (so far) won't be returning like lemmings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) They are likely good, decent folks, working hard running this place. Bad fortune. They likely did not know about the materials they were using for soundproofing being so flammable. It is up to the authorities to inspect and make sure public venues are safe. So, who really dropped the ball here? Alot of mixed messages about the exits being locked. If so, that is a big issue. But, does anyone really know for sure? Was the pub illegal? Again, why were they allowed to operate? Don't the authorities bear any of the responsibility for this? Edited August 11, 2022 by spidermike007 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Let them enjoy their moments of fame declaring all kinds of BS. "We almost committed suicide..." Haha, you can't make it up, can you? Elvis is still alive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: When asked about their source of funding, Anongnart replied, “We accumulated money from selling goods, pork meat, and noodles. We also run a restaurant in front of our pub and manage everything on our own without any consultant or silent investors. We are the sole owners.” Going to go broke over this one missus... hubby might even get jail time... hope your unlicensed bar was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 45 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: They are likely good, decent folks, working hard running this place. Bad fortune. They likely did not know about the materials they were using for soundproofing being so flammable. It is up to the authorities to inspect and make sure public venues are safe. So, who really dropped the ball here? Alot of mixed messages about the exits being locked. If so, that is a big issue. But, does anyone really know for sure? Was the pub illegal? Again, why were they allowed to operate? Don't the authorities bear any of the responsibility for this? To answer your question if the exits were locked, YES, its a massive fxxing deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, ikke1959 said: How could it be?? The pub had no papers and therfor illegal..Nothing to explain I suppose. Very clear. They need to punish all who knew and involved in this case. It far worse than a boat accident. The place was registered as a restaurant, had on onsite kitchen that cooked and sold food. Nothing illegal there. The part where it puts on a live band and becomes a night club on the other hand not so legal, in saying that what additional licence does a restaurant need for live entertainment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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