webfact Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Picture: Siam Rath A taxi caught fire on April 25th, prompting the response of local authorities to the scene. The incident occurred on a road next to Khlong Song Khlong Luang canal, near Supalai Preemo village in Khlong Song sub-district, Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani. Upon arriving, firefighters and police worked together to put out the flames. Picture: Siam Rath The taxi involved in the fire was a green and yellow Toyota Altis with Bangkok license plates. The fire was believed to have been caused by a natural gas vehicle (NGV) installed in the car, reported Siam Rath. Firefighters had to use two water hoses to extinguish the flames, which took approximately 15 minutes. The driver sustained minor injuries. The driver, Mr. Banchar (last name withheld), 46, reported that he had one passenger in the car who was heading towards Thanyaburi when the incident occurred. Picture: Siam Rath The passenger had returned to the car to retrieve a forgotten phone when they noticed flames in the engine compartment. Both the driver and passenger were able to escape the vehicle safely before it was completely engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-04-26 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Good to see full PPE in use. Safety last Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, hotchilli said: Good to see full PPE in use. Safety last Thailand. The fliplops are fire resistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: The fliplops are fire resistant. I should have known... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger101 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 1:43 PM, hotchilli said: Good to see full PPE in use. Safety last Thailand. As an ex fireman I thought that, but Thai fireman are flameproof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 That looks like the one I used yesterday. Was he burning up the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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